Foreign News Archives - Page 6 of 14

February 19, 2024February 19, 2024

Papua New Guinea Ambush: More Than 50 Shot Dead In Highlands Region

At least 53 people have died in an ambush in Papua New Guinea's remote Highlands region. The victims were shot dead during a tribal dispute in the Enga Province over the weekend, a national police spokesman told the BBC. Authorities have

February 8, 2024February 8, 2024

Florida Supreme Court To Determine Fate Of Abortion Amendment

WASHINGTON – Stakes are high in Florida as the state's Supreme Court considers whether Floridians should get to vote on a new state measure enshrining abortion access in the state's constitution. This is one of several states where abortion could be

February 7, 2024February 7, 2024

Nigerian Pastor Arrested Over Allegedly Swindling Followers Of $1m

Nigerian Pastor Arrested Over Allegedly Swindling Followers Of $1m A Nigerian pastor has been arrested over allegations he fraudulently got people to part with their money. Theo O Ebonyi, well-known in Benue state, is accused of swindling his followers and others

February 6, 2024February 6, 2024

King Charles III Diagnosed With Cancer, Buckingham Palace Says

King Charles has been diagnosed with a form of cancer, says Buckingham Palace. The type of cancer has not been revealed – it is not prostate cancer, but was discovered during his recent treatment for an enlarged prostate. The King began “regular treatments” on Monday

February 5, 2024February 5, 2024

Namibia’s New President Mbumba Sworn-In Hours After Predecessor Dies

Namibia has a new president in the shape of Nangolo Mbumba just hours after, as vice-president, he had announced the death of his predecessor. Hage Geingob, 82, died early on Sunday while receiving medical treatment at a hospital in the capital, Windhoek. A veteran

February 3, 2024February 3, 2024

Nigerian Traditional Monarch Shot Dead And Wife Kidnapped

Armed men have shot dead a traditional ruler, and kidnapped his wife plus one other person in south-western Nigeria, authorities say. The attackers stormed the palace of Segun Aremu - a retired army general and monarch whose official title is the

February 3, 2024February 3, 2024

China Executes Couple Who Flung Two Toddlers To Their Death

China has executed a couple who fatally threw two children out of the window of an apartment building. Zhang Bo - the father of the children - and Ye Chengchen were previously found guilty of killing a two-year-old girl and a

February 1, 2024February 1, 2024

Public Universities Face Closure As TEWU Declares Strike

The Tertiary Education Workers Union of Ghana (TEWUG) has announced a nationwide strike set to commence on 1 February 2024. The decision to strike stems from the government’s failure to address crucial concerns affecting the union’s members. TEWUG cites the employer’s

January 29, 2024January 29, 2024

Islamic State Claims Responsibility For Killing Christians, Burning Church And Homes In Mozambique

The watchdog group reports the killings were published in an issue of the Islamic State's (ISIS) weekly, Al-Naba, depicting images of corpses and properties in flames. "All the operations were conducted as part of the 'And Kill Them Wherever You Find

January 25, 2024January 25, 2024

‘Please Pray with Us’: Parents of Infant Facing Heart Transplant Complications Make Urgent Plea

The parents of a seven-week-old infant fighting for his life after receiving a heart transplant are requesting more urgent prayers. Augustus Elliott Joubert, better known on social media as Gus, received a new heart just 11 days after being put on