Beyoncé among stars at Johannesburg concert to honour Mandela

Many people got tickets to the concert through charity work and petition-signing. She said menacing men made eye contact with some concert-goers, as though to say, '"You could be next,"' and that there were no police in sight. "We have learnt that ... More..

Trump Writes to Pakistan's Khan to Seek Cooperation on Afghan Peace
Khan revealed to a group of local journalists that he received the letter Monday morning and promised Pakistan will make "all possible efforts" to help with the Afghan peace process. Khalilzad last month set a ...More..

"Hearts Are Heavy": Obama, Donald Trump Pay Tributes To George HW Bush
He did say that Bush's death "really puts a damper" on his participation at the summit. The elder Mr Bush, the son of a senator, rose through the political ranks: from congressman to United Nations ambassador...More..

Strains over climate change mark G20 summit closure
The officials spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the ongoing closed-door discussions. It was Trump's second cancellation of the summit after he snubbed Russian President Vladimir Putin in Buenos Aire...More..

Trump's Stone Tweet Obstruction, Witness Tampering — George Conway
Cohen earlier pleaded guilty to campaign finance fraud for his payments to Trump's alleged mistresses and testified that he and Trump continued to talk about Russian Federation business dealings throughout the ...More..

It's real me - Buhari: Nigerian President denies dying
Rumors have been circulating for months that Muhammadu Buhari was replaced by a lookalike from Sudan named Jubril, or that he had been cloned. The president branded the rumours "ignorant" and "irreligious" ye...More..

Coalition kills IS leader responsible for killing United States citizen
Kassig had begun delivering food and medical supplies to Syrian refugee camps in 2012 and was also a trained medical assistant who provided trauma care to injured Syrian civilians and helped train civilians t...More..

Korea to take denuclearization steps
South Korean President Moon Jae-in and US President Donald Trump met on the sidelines of the G20. Trump noted that he has " a very friendly view of Chairman Kim and that he likes him ", the South Korean leade...More..

George HW Bush casket to arrive in Washington before state funeral
She raised a hand and placed it on the former president's forehead before telling him, "We love you very much, Jefe", using the Spanish word for "chief" that her husband says he used to address Bush. He suffere...More..

Ukraine calls up reservists amid tensions with Russia
Russian Federation opened fire on and seized three Ukrainian navy ships and their crews on November 25 in an incident which Moscow and Kiev have blamed on each other, triggering a crisis that has raised fears...More..

Michelle Obama's Memoir Tops The Charts: 'Becoming' Is 2018's Bestselling Book
Obama is promoting her book with a live tour being moderated by the likes of Oprah Winfrey and Reese Witherspoon. The former first lady's book has sold more than 2 million copies in North America since its ...More..
George HW Bush's service dog Sully pays touching last tribute
The Bush family's post-White House spokesman Jim McGrath shared the photo on Twitter Sunday with the hashtag #remembering41. Trump also tweeted to pay a personal tribute to Bush, writing: "President George H....More..

Spain's Socialists Lose Seats in Andalusia as Right Rises Amid Migration Fears
Spain's far-right Vox party won 12 seats in an election in Andalusia on Sunday and could end up as a kingmaker in the region, in the first electoral success for the far-right since the country's return to democ...More..

We have photos of Priyanka Chopra's wedding gown and WOW
The main wedding events took place at the incredible Umaid Bhawan Palace, a grand palace in Jodhpur and the current residence of the former royal family. But as the saying goes, 'All's well that ends well, ' si...More..

Former Universities Minister Says PM's Deal "Isn't A Deal"
He told MEPs: "Given the hard circumstances of this negotiation and given the extreme complexity of all the issues of the British withdrawal, the treaty that is on the table is the only deal possible". But she ...More..

George Bush dead at 94
Eight years later, as he accepted the Republican Party's nomination for president in 1988, Bush pleaded for a "kinder, and gentler nation". "Former President George H W Bush was passionate about strong relati...More..

NYPD Finds Couple Who Lost Engagement Ring During Botched Proposal
The couple reportedly went to the police for help, but officials were unable to locate the ring and the couple left. After failing to find it, the couple went home to Britain. NY police found the ring and put o...More..

G-20 agenda should focus on developing nations' priorities : Narendra Modi
Calling it an excellent meeting, Modi said a wide range of subjects were discussed which would further cement the friendship between the three nations and enhance world peace. Raveesh Kumar took to his Twitter ...More..

Former FBI Director James Comey agrees to private disposition with House Republicans
So will sit in the dark, but Republicans agree I'm free to talk when done and transcript released in 24 hours", Comey tweeted from his account . Former FBI Director James Comey said Sunday he will comply...More..

Erdogan takes Saudi prince to task, demands extraditions
He was last seen entering the Saudi consulate in Istanbul on 2 October. "But this is not only the case of Turkey, but of the whole world". "He is, I think, on thinner ice than he would have expected to be. ...More..

Lawyers for former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen asks for no prison time
Cohen, a former member of Trump's inner circle who in the past called himself the president's "fixer,", admitted this week that he made false statements to two congressional panels about the Moscow project in a...More..

Iran to Continue Missile Tests, Needs No Permits From Other Countries - Army
Last month, an Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander said United States bases in Afghanistan, the UAE and Qatar, and USA aircraft carriers in the Gulf were within range. Pompeo's statement provided few detai...More..
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France considers introducing state of emergency after Paris riots
Acrid plumes of smoke and tear gas, however, were testament to the escalation in violence in Paris , to the consternation of numerous "yellow vests", so-called for the high-visibility jackets they wear. The "y...More..

Beijing, Washington up the stakes as G20 Xi-Trump meeting nears
The officials from both sides are looking for options for a possible truce, where Trump would call off further tariffs introduction on China in exchange of for concessions. Cell phones and computers, among Chin...More..

Rod 'Should Have Never Picked A Special Counsel'
However, Trump has so far declined to fire the second-highest ranking official within the Justice Department, even after dismissing Jeff Sessions as attorney general on November 7, a day after the midterm elect...More..

Democrats Nominate Nancy Pelosi For House Speaker
A list of possible topics has not been released, but year-end appropriations to fund several departments, including Homeland Security, Housing and Uran Development and the Justice Department, will most likely b...More..
More than 100 arrested in third straight weekend of Paris protests
Protesters then led police on cat-and-mouse chases through other parts of the capital, setting cars and construction equipment alight and smashing windows. Avenues leading to the Arc de Triomphe are pictured fr...More..

Israel police recommends PM Netanyahu be charged with bribery
Police said there was evidence to charge Netanyahu with bribery, fraud, breach of trust and unlawful acceptance. The police also said there was sufficient evidence to indict Mr Elovitch for giving bribes. New...More..

Sorry to report, it's going to get messy out there
Temps will warm nicely today with cloudy skies early becoming partly and then mostly sunny with highs heading into the low 40s and light winds NW 5-10 miles per hour. Showers are expected to sweep in overnigh...More..

At Least 65 People Injured in Paris Protest, Including 11 Officers
Prime Minister Edouard Philippe said there had been more than a hundred arrests so far, with approximately 36,000 people participating across France . Demonstrators, some wielding slingshots, threw rocks, cons...More..