UK 'irritated' by US leaks in attack

A British minister said yesterday it was "irritating" that details about the Manchester concert bombing had been leaked to US media
24 May 2017, 18:00 PM

When happiness turned to horror

The sounds of happy cheering and bouncy pop were still ringing in the ears of excited young fans of US singer Ariana Grande when an
24 May 2017, 18:00 PM

World leaders express shock

World leaders yesterday expressed at the suicide bombing in Manchester which killed at least 22 people, including children. Here are
23 May 2017, 18:00 PM

Attack prompts security rethinks worldwide

Countries from the United States to Japan and Singapore are considering tightening security ahead of major theatre and sports events following a suicide bomb attack in Britain that killed at least 22 people.
23 May 2017, 18:00 PM

22 killed in 'suicide attack' at Manchester concert

Twenty- two people are killed in a suspected explosion at the end of a pop concert by US star Ariana Grande in Manchester in northwest England that is being treated as a terrorist incident, British police says.
23 May 2017, 00:41 AM

No time for Brexit delays

British Prime Minister Theresa May yesterday urge voters to back her to deliver the country's exit from the European
22 May 2017, 18:00 PM

Swiss vote for gradual nuclear phaseout

The Swiss yesterday appeared to have voted in favour of a massive overhaul of the country's energy system by
21 May 2017, 18:00 PM

Erdogan to return as ruling party boss

Turkey's ruling party yesterday selected President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as its chief after a nearly three year break. The
21 May 2017, 18:00 PM

Australia says no to 'fake refugees'

Australia yesterday gave 7,500 boatpeople until October to file a claim proving they are genuine refugees or be kicked
21 May 2017, 18:00 PM

Warrants issued for four at critical daily

Turkish authorities have issued arrest warrants for the owner and three employees of an opposition newspaper, a police source and
19 May 2017, 18:00 PM

Macron's new centrist party stretches lead

French President Emmanuel Macron's new centrist party has stretched its lead in the polls ahead of parliamentary elections next
18 May 2017, 18:00 PM

Russia launches ferry service with N Korea

The first ever ferry service linking Russia and North Korea was launched yesterday, the company operating it said, hoping to serve
18 May 2017, 18:00 PM

May to cut immigration

British Prime Minister Theresa May urged voters to "strengthen my hand" in Brexit talks and vowed to cut immigration as she unveiled
18 May 2017, 18:00 PM

Macron unveils new French cabinet

Newly inaugurated centrist French president Emmanuel Macron chose his government yesterday, appointing a mix of political hues to
17 May 2017, 18:00 PM

UK Labour unveils polls manifesto

Britain's opposition Labour Party pledged to raise taxes on the well-off, renationalise key industries and end austerity in its manifesto
16 May 2017, 18:00 PM

Merkel's party wins in key state vote

Chancellor Angela Merkel dealt a devastating blow to her main rival on Sunday, four months before national elections,
15 May 2017, 18:00 PM

Italy busts mafia clan in migrant scandal

Italy has broken up a mafia ring accused of infiltrating one of the country's largest migrant reception centres and
15 May 2017, 18:00 PM

Angry voter confronts campaigning British PM

British Prime Minister Theresa May was confronted by an angry voter over welfare cuts yesterday as she made a rare
15 May 2017, 18:00 PM

Macron names Philippe as French PM

France's new President Emmanuel Macron named Edouard Philippe, a little-known centre-right mayor, as prime
15 May 2017, 18:00 PM

Putin points finger at US

Russia had nothing to do with a massive global cyberattack, President Vladimir Putin said yesterday, criticising the
15 May 2017, 18:00 PM