29 dead in 3 days of Sudan riots
Khartoum: At least 29 people have been killed in three days of Sudan riots sparked by a Government decision to scrap subsidies on fuel, medical officials said on Thursday.
Boko Haram leader resurfaces in video
Abuja: A video showing the leader of Nigeria’s Islamic extremist Boko Haram group, earlier presumed dead, has been released here in which he is seen praising militants for recent attacks in the north.
Bali to host Miss World final amid muslim anger
Nusa Dua (Indonesia): The Miss World final takes place on the Indonesian resort island of Bali on Saturday after weeks of protests from Muslim hardliners and warnings that extremists could attack the pageant.
Mexico storms: 139 dead, 53 still missing
Mexico City: The death toll from twin storms that battered Mexico has risen to 139 while 53 people remain missing after a mudslide buried their village, officials said.
Bangla SC rejects Jamaat leader’s plea
Dhaka: Bangladesh’s Supreme Court quashed a petition from convicted war criminal Delawar Hossain Sayedee urging two judges to abstain from hearing his appeal against death penalty given to him.