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China probes Supreme Court vice-president over corruption
July 13, 2015
China probes Supreme Court vice-president over corruption
The vice-president of China’s highest court is being investigated by the country’s anti-corruption agency. Xi Xiaoming, who joined the Supreme…
Greece bailout deal reached
July 13, 2015
Greece bailout deal reached
Eurozone leaders have unanimously agreed on a bailout deal for Greece, says the European Union president. Donald Tusk announced on…
Chad police to arrest anyone wearing face veils
July 13, 2015
Chad police to arrest anyone wearing face veils
Chadian police have said anyone wearing a full-face veil will be arrested, a day after a Boko Haram suicide bombing…
Church of England to defrock vicars guilty of sex abuse
July 13, 2015
Church of England to defrock vicars guilty of sex abuse
The Church of England is to restore its traditional powers to defrock vicars who break the law, Church leaders said…
Michelle Obama unveils $600k White House refurbishment
July 13, 2015
Michelle Obama unveils $600k White House refurbishment
Michelle Obama has given a touch-up to the White House State Dining Room, the latest interior design change that will…
EU cancels summit to stop Greece eurozone exit
July 13, 2015
EU cancels summit to stop Greece eurozone exit
The EU has cancelled a full 28-nation summit to decide Greece’s fate in the single European currency as eurozone finance…
Greece eyes austerity in fresh EU bailout bid
July 10, 2015
Greece eyes austerity in fresh EU bailout bid
Greece has submitted a fresh proposal to the EU in a bid to secure a 53.5 billion euro ($59bn) rescue…
UK tourists leave Tunisia amidst threat
July 10, 2015
UK tourists leave Tunisia amidst threat
Thousands of British holidaymakers are to be flown home from Tunisia following warnings that another terrorist attack in the country…
S Sudan in crisis as independence celebrations commence
July 9, 2015
S Sudan in crisis as independence celebrations commence
South Sudan is four years old today. In the capital city of Juba, the government will celebrate this anniversary for…
Chibok girls located but rescue unsafe – Nigeria's UK envoy
July 9, 2015
Chibok girls located but rescue unsafe – Nigeria's UK envoy
The outgoing British High Commissioner to Nigeria Dr Andrew Pocock yesterday said the abducted Chibok school girls had been located…