US: 17 killed in shooting at high school in Parkland, Florida
Suspect in Custody Is 19-Year-Old Former Student, Sheriff Says AMN At least 17 people have been killed in a shooting incident at a high school in Parkland, Florida. Officials said…
South Africa’s president Jacob Zuma resigns amid corruption allegations
WEB DESK South Africa’s embattled President Jacob Zuma has resigned. He announced the decision in a televised address to the nation last night after the ruling African National Congress (ANC)…
Venezuela, Libya suspend from voting in UN General Assembly
AMN Venezuela and Libya have been suspended from voting in the UN General Assembly for the third time in three years because of millions of dollars in unpaid dues to…
Germany coalition: SPD leader Martin Schulz resigns
WEB DESK Martin Schulz The head of Germany’s Social Democrats (SPD), Martin Schulz, has resigned to ease preparations for a coalition government with Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservatives. Mr Schulz said…
Sri Lanka: Prez Sirisena to appoint committee on future of national unity Govt
AMN /COLOMBO Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena has decided to appoint a committee to decide on the future of the national unity Government. The decision was reached last night following…
Oxfam under cloud after reports of sex scandal
EU warns charities to uphold ‘ethical standards’ LONDON The European Union, EU has asked British aid group Oxfam to explain its handling of a sexual misconduct scandal involving its staff…
London City Airport reopens after World War Two bomb moved
London City Airport has reopened after an unexploded 500 kilogram World War Two bomb was safely moved from the area. The device was discovered at the King George V Dock…
Pakistan: Asma Jahangir laid to rest in Lahore
Leading human rights lawyer Asma Jahangir was laid to rest in her family’s farmhouse on Bedian Road, Lahore Tuesday. Her funeral prayers were offered at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. Lawyers, leading…
N Korea leader Kim Jong-un impressed with South’s delegation welcome
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has praised South Korea for its “impressive” efforts in hosting a delegation from the North during the Winter Olympics. His comments came as the delegation,…
US:Trump unveils massive USD 1.5 trillion infrastructure plan
WEB DESK US President Donald Trump today unveiled a massive USD 1.5 trillion plan to modernise America’s infrastructure including USD 200 billion in federal funding. Describing it as a most…