Europe
13 May 2017
Two young shepherds who had visions of the Virgin Mary 100 years ago in Fatima, a Portuguese site now a global draw for pilgrims, will be declared saints Saturday by Pope Francis.
12 May 2017
Britain's Brexit minister David Davis on Friday said European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker had tried to meddle in British politics but "learned his lesson" from the government's tough reaction.
11 May 2017
Incoming French president Emmanuel Macron's centrist party on Thursday unveiled 428 candidates for June's general election, half whom are new to politics in line with Macron's promise to rejuvenate parliament.
11 May 2017
The European Union's chief Brexit negotiator sought Thursday to ease tensions between the bloc and Britain, saying a deal was possible if the talks were conducted without "aggressivity".
11 May 2017
The Bank of England on Thursday held its main interest rate at a record low 0.25 percent and crimped its economic growth forecast as Brexit uncertainties hit consumption.
11 May 2017
Britain's opposition Labour party will not walk away from Brexit talks without a deal if it wins next month's election, according to a leaked draft manifesto published by several newspapers.
10 May 2017
The 54-year-old career civil servant will replace Stephen O'Brien, who held the post for two years, serving in what is widely viewed as one of the UN's most demanding jobs.
10 May 2017
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday telephoned French President-elect Emmanuel Macron to say that he looks forward to France's strong engagement in global affairs, his spokesman said.
10 May 2017
A breastfeeding senator has made Australian political history by becoming the first woman to nurse her newborn baby in the nation's parliament.
9 May 2017
Chancellor Angela Merkel on Tuesday ruled out any participation on German soil in a potential Turkish referendum about bringing back the death penalty.
8 May 2017
The toll from severe flooding in eastern Canada worsened Monday with thousands of people affected and schools closed, but authorities were optimistic that rising water levels would soon crest.
8 May 2017
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday said debates over the possibility of moving the US embassy In Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem are "extremely wrong" and should be dropped.
Latest
NOW
An Islamic group, Nasrul-lahi-L-Fatih Society (NASFAT) has advocated the installation of Close Circuit Television Cameras (CCTVs) in strategic public places to reduce the menace of insecurity confronting the nation.
7 mins ago
TotalEnergies[/caption]
TotalEnergies Exploration and Production Nigeria Ltd. says it is committed to reducing energy poverty in Nigeria in line with the vision of the Federal Government.
17 mins ago
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday commenced a two-day mock accreditation in Osun, ahead of the July 16 governorship election in the state.
20 mins ago
The office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Igboeze North Local Government Area of Enugu State has been burnt down by arsonists. INEC’s National Commissioner, Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye, said this in a statement. Okoye disclosed that there were no casualties recorded in the attack that occurred around 11:48 pm…