Monthly Archives: April 2015
Experts warn dam agreement swaps science for politics
Water scientists from Egypt have raised concerns over a declaration governing the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam that is meant to ensure fair access to...
Party leaders visit black churches ahead of elections
Ed Miliband and David Cameron have been getting their dose of gospel music, as they tour the UK’s popular black churches in another bid...
“Evasive and discursive” mayor guilty of bribery and corruption
Under fire Tower Hamlets mayor Lutfur Rahman has been found guilty of corrupt and illegal practices at a special High Court hearing, rendering the...
Judge orders Home Office to bring back deportee
The Home Office’s oft-touted policy of deporting ‘illegal’ migrants before they have an opportunity to appeal the decision has received its most serious challenge...
New laws put brakes on Trini drivers’ swag
Drivers who habitually drive with a beer in one hand and their other hand on the wheel will face a hefty fine and six...
Indian Navy makes largest drug seizure
A boat carrying 232 kg of heroin with street value of $15m was seized and eight Pakistani crew were arrested in a joint intelligence-based...
South Korea PM offers resignation amid corruption claims
South Korean Prime Minister Lee Wan-koo has offered to resign following allegations that he accepted bribes before taking office. The premier denies involvement, but...
Police seek witnesses to Birmingham KFC stabbing
Two men appeared at Birmingham Magistrates’ Court this week charged with the murder of a Gambian teenager.
Sheriff Mbye, 18, who lived with his parents...
Drifters to join female legends on UK dates
Dionne Warwick, Roberta Flack and Mary Wilson have between them been responsible for some of the greatest songs of all time from Walk On...
Drogba hosts fourth annual charity event in Mayfair
R‘n’B songstress Christina Milian was in town at the weekend to support friend and Chelsea football legend Didier Drogba at a swanky event for...
