Oscar Pistorius awaits sentence for killing of Reeva Steenkamp
Oscar Pistorius — the onetime South African sporting hero found guilty of killing his girlfriend but cleared of murder in her death — will return to court Monday for the hearing that will determine if he’s going to prison. The sentencing decision will rest with Judge Thokozile... read more »
IS jihadists execute Iraqi journalist, 12 other people
SAMARRA, Iraq: Islamic State militants executed an Iraqi news cameraman and 12 other people on Friday in several towns and villages north of Baghdad, officials, relatives and witnesses said. The jihadists shot dead Raad al-Azzawi, a 37-year-old cameraman for local news channel Sama Salaheddin, his... read more »
Ebola toll passes 4,000 as fears grow worldwide
MADRID: The death toll from Ebola has passed 4,000, the World Health Organization said Friday, while a Madrid nurse was fighting for her life and authorities worldwide tried to prevent panic over the deadly disease. The WHO said 4,033 people have died from Ebola as of October 8 out of a total of... read more »
Obama contragulates Satyarthi, Malala on Nobel Peace prize
The U.S. President Barack Obama has congratulated Indian anti-child labour activist Kailash Satyarthi and Pakistani teenager Malala Yousafzai on winning the Nobel Peace Prize, saying this is a victory for all who strive to uphold the dignity of every human being. “On behalf of Michelle, myself... read more »
