Chinese official to head Interpol
Beijing: A top Chinese security official was on Thursday elected to head the Interpol, in a move that fortifies China’s global influence and could boost its anti-graft campaign in tracking fugitives who have fled the country.
Belgium freezes assets of 15 linked to terrorism
Brussels: Belgium has frozen the assets of 15 people allegedly linked to terrorism, including a Belgian man identified as being a possible organiser of the deadly attacks on Paris and Brussels. A royal decree announcing the freeze says the 15, including alleged organiser Oussama Atar, are “suspected of committing or attempting to commit terrorist acts; to aid or participate in them.”
S Africa's Zuma survives no-confidence vote
Cape Town: South Africa's scandal-hit President Jacob Zuma easily survived a no-confidence vote in parliament onThursday despite opposition parties calling on ruling ANC lawmakers to vote him out of office. After a heated debate, 214 lawmakers voted against the motion and 126 voted in favour.