Figures extrapolated from last census in 1983 estimated population at 60 million, but new count finds only 51.4 million. Myanmar has discovered it has only 51 million people – far less than... Read more »
Lev Tahor community “forced out” after villagers say they felt intimidated by the group’s lack of contact with locals. A few months after moving from Canada to a remote part of Guatemala... Read more »
Prime Minister, who has fled to South Africa, confirms that army has taken over government buildings. Military units in Lesotho have surrounded government and police buildings and gunfire has been heard in... Read more »
Human rights groups say at least 25,000 people have been detained in the past year, while dozens have died in custody. Cairo, Egypt – Amr was arrested in March while having a cup... Read more »
Separatists to allow “humanitarian corridor” for encircled troops after intervention by Russian president. Ukraine’s pro-Moscow separatists have agreed to let encircled Ukrainian government forces leave the rebel-held areas following intervention from Russian President... Read more »
Military to act as “guarantor” as politician Imran Khan and cleric Tahir-ul-Qadri continue to call for PM’s resignation. Islamabad, Pakistan – The military has intervened in Pakistan’s ongoing political crisis, playing the role... Read more »
Hit by double passenger jet disasters in a year, airline also delists from stock exchange as it seeks to revive brand. Malaysia Airlines will cut 6,000 workers and remove itself from the... Read more »
Court grants limited adoption rights to gay and lesbian couples, setting a precedent for similar cases in the country. Colombia has taken a major step in recognizing the rights of same-sex couples,... Read more »
South Africa court acquits two others over 2010 attempted murder of former general Faustin Kayumba Nyamwasa. Four of the six suspects accused of trying to kill a former general from the Rwandan... Read more »
Residents of Amerli say they are running out of water and food supplies, as the UN warns of a ‘desperate’ situation. Kirkuk, Iraq – About to give birth, and with all roads in... Read more »
Airline seeks to reassure investors as it writes down $2.4bn for past year due to company restructuring. Qantas Airways has reported its biggest financial loss so far, after writing $2.4bn off the... Read more »
Airlines withdraw more services from west African nations as ministers hold summit in Ghana to discuss epidemic. Airlines ended more services to African countries hit by the Ebola outbreak that has left... Read more »
LAHORE: A First Information Report (FIR) was registered against 21 persons, including the prime minister and Punjab chief minister, on Thursday on the the orders of the government. The Punjab police received... Read more »
Supporters of rival Houthi and Islah groups have marched in Sanaa, as fears of sectarian violence are rising. Sanaa, Yemen – After a week of mounting anti-government protests in Sanaa led by the... Read more »
A day after Russia-Ukraine talks, Ukrainian army claims “up to 100” tanks and heavy weaponry crossed border from Russia. A massive convoy of Russian tanks and heavy weapons have crossed into Ukraine,... Read more »
Afghan presidential candidate accuses auditors of refusing to throw out fraudulent ballot papers and demands probe. Afghan presidential candidate Abdullah has pulled his observers from an audit of the country’s disputed election over... Read more »
Two Chinese military jets performed “routine flight” and left without incident, says China’s defence ministry. Beijing has rejected Taipei’s claim that two Chinese military aircraft had breached Taiwan’s airspace four times, saying it... Read more »
John Jairo Vasquez, trusted lieutenant of drug kingpin Pablo Escobar, freed after serving 22 years of 30-year sentence. One of Colombia’s most notorious hired killers, John Jairo Velasquez, has been released from... Read more »
World Health Organisation closes facility after a health worker there was infected with deadly disease. The World Health Organization (WHO) has shut down a laboratory in Sierra Leone after a health worker there... Read more »
Both sides claim the indefinite truce as a “victory”, but Netanyahu faces criticism in Israel over the offensive. An open-ended ceasefire in the Gaza war was holding as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu... Read more »
Karachi, august 25: Over a thousand vehicles, including cars, buses, taxis and rickshaws, were held up for nearly two hours on several roads mainly Rashid Minhas Road, Shahrah e Faisal which led to the... Read more »
Fighting in Iraq has caused a dramatic drop in trade with neighbouring Jordan, as the shared border is ‘partially’ shut. Amman, Jordan – As violence escalates in Iraq, neighbouring Jordan is facing a... Read more »
Francois Hollande asks Manuel Valls to form new government after economy minister questions policy. France’s Prime Minister Manuel Valls has resigned from his post as President Francois Hollande, a day after a much-criticised show... Read more »
India’s lower castes suffer as tradition of clearing human waste continues despite parliament passing a law against it. New Delhi, India – Rajni was only 10 when her mother told her that she... Read more »