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British Airways stewardess dies after contracting malaria in Ghana
July 20, 2015
British Airways stewardess dies after contracting malaria in Ghana
A British Airways stewardess has died after catching malaria in Africa. She became sick while working on a long-haul flight…
Greek Banks reopen amid tax rise
July 20, 2015
Greek Banks reopen amid tax rise
Greek banks are reopening after three weeks of closures sparked by the deadlock over the country’s debt. Athens reached a…
Trial of ex-Chad leader over killings set to begin
July 20, 2015
Trial of ex-Chad leader over killings set to begin
Hissene Habre, the former leader of Chad once described as “Africa’s Pinochet” by Human Rights Watch (HRW), is about to…
Yemen's exiled government declares 'liberation' of Aden
July 17, 2015
Yemen's exiled government declares 'liberation' of Aden
Yemen’s internationally recognised government has announced the “liberation” of the country’s second city, Aden, following four months of intense battles…
Japan hotel run entirely by robots
July 17, 2015
Japan hotel run entirely by robots
A businessman in Japan has unveiled a hotel run by robots, insisting the move is not a gimmick but a…
MH17 Ukraine disaster: Services held to mark anniversary
July 17, 2015
MH17 Ukraine disaster: Services held to mark anniversary
Memorial services are being held to mark the first anniversary of the MH17 air disaster, in which 298 people died.…
Indonesia volcanic ash shuts more airports on Eid eve
July 17, 2015
Indonesia volcanic ash shuts more airports on Eid eve
Ash spewing from two volcanoes in Indonesia has shut three more airports, which means five are now closed as millions…
Cameroon bans Islamic face veil after suicide bombings
July 17, 2015
Cameroon bans Islamic face veil after suicide bombings
Cameroon has banned the wearing of full-face Islamic veil, including the burka, in the Far North region, following two suicide…
Kenyans without ID risk arrest during Obama’s visit
July 16, 2015
Kenyans without ID risk arrest during Obama’s visit
Kenyans will be required to carry their identification documents to escape police swoops during the upcoming Global Entrepreneurship Summit, local…
US warns citizens ahead of President Obama's Kenya visit
July 16, 2015
US warns citizens ahead of President Obama's Kenya visit
The US has issued a travel warning for Kenya ahead of a visit by President Barack Obama, who is due…