World News

Snakebite deaths 'one of the world's biggest hidden health crises'

They kill more than 120,000 people a year and leave another 400,000 with life-changing disabilities, a charity has said.

17/05/2019

Destinations

Eco-resort: Ayurveda by the beach

We visited the luxury wellness Sri Lankan resort championing the oldest medicinal system in the world.

16/05/2019

Pakistan

Gunmen attack luxury hotel in Pakistan

One hotel guard is reported head as the Baluchistan Liberation Army claims responsibility.

11/05/2019

USA

U.S. seizes North Korean ship it accuses of violating sanctions

U.S. seizes North Korean ship it accuses of violating sanctions

10/05/2019

Philippines

Watch: Cockroach bugs Philippines President Duterte

A cockroach interrupted Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte's campaign rally.

09/05/2019

World News

Iran to reduce commitment to nuclear deal 'after year of patience'

Iran to reduce commitment to nuclear deal 'after year of patience'

08/05/2019

Myanmar

Two Reuters reporters jailed in Myanmar freed after more than 500 days

Two Reuters reporters jailed in Myanmar freed after more than 500 days

07/05/2019

World News

Japan's Emperor Naruhito pledges to work as symbol of the people

Japan's Emperor Naruhito pledges to work as symbol of the people

01/05/2019

Markets

Take Five: Dollar darling. World markets themes for the week ahead

Take Five: Dollar darling. World markets themes for the week ahead

30/04/2019

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Indonesia: 29 dead in heavy flooding on Sumatra

The heavy floods that occurred during the weekend on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia, have killed at least 17 people.

29/04/2019

World News

Suspected spy for UAE held in Turkey committed suicide

Suspected spy for UAE held in Turkey committed suicide

29/04/2019

Sri Lanka

Churches fall silent as Sri Lanka fears more attacks

Churches across Sri Lanka suspended Sunday mass as fears of more attacks remained a week after suicide bombers killed over 250 people.

28/04/2019

Cyprus

Cypriot police search for more victims of online dating serial killer

Cypriot police searched on Friday for more victims of a suspected serial killer amid mounting public accusations that authorities mishandled investigations.

26/04/2019

New Zealand

Prince William attends Anzac Day service amid heightened security

Tens of thousands gathered in Australia and New Zealand at Anzac Day memorials on Thursday amid heightened security following the shooting massacre at Christchurch mosques and deadly suicide bombings of churches and hotels in Sri Lanka.

25/04/2019

Business

Nissan files criminal complaint against jailed ex-Chairman Ghosn

Nissan files criminal complaint against jailed ex-Chairman Ghosn

22/04/2019

Germany

Germany's Leica moves to distance itself from Tiananmen video

Germany's Leica moves to distance itself from Tiananmen video

21/04/2019

World News

Elon Musk's SpaceX suffers capsule anomaly during Florida tests

Elon Musk's SpaceX suffers capsule anomaly during Florida tests

21/04/2019

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka bombings: officials deliberately hid intelligence - minister

And on Wednesday, Washington’s ambassador to Colombo said the US had no prior knowledge of the Easter Sunday suicide bombing attacks on churches and hotels in Sri Lanka, but now believes there is ongoing terrorism plotting in the country.

21/04/2019

Afghanistan

Gunmen attack Afghan communications ministry in Kabul

"I saw three attackers going into the ministry. One of them detonated his explosives and two are fighting security forces," an employee of the ministry told Reuters.

20/04/2019

World News

Country name change dispute haunts Macedonian presidential election

Country name change dispute haunts Macedonian presidential election

19/04/2019