Africa NGOs make camp appeal in Somalia Aid agencies have made an appeal for aid to fund a camp in Dadaab, where nearly 400,000 people are seeking refuge. They claim that the world’s largest refugee camp is running out...
Europe ECB bond-buying plan detailed Mario Draghi, president of the European Central Bank (ECB), revealed details of a new bond-buying plan intended to ease the eurozone debt crisis in a speech yesterday. He claimed th...
Middle East Afhgan Mosque bomb blast A Mosque has been targeted by a suicide bomber in Afghanistan, killing at least 37 people and injuring 30. The attack occurred the north of the country where prayers were being held to mark ...
A world of 7 billion people poses many challenges, and countless opportunities to make a positive difference. This great video from National Geographic shows the world’s most typical person…where do you stand?! Scro...
Europe Spain formally requests bailout Spanish Economy Minister Luis de Guindos has asked for up to €100 billion in rescue loans to recapitalise its banking sector today as the euro and stock markets fell amid investor scepti...
Europe Markets rattled by more speculation over Spain’s regional debts Heavily indebted regional governments in Spain are at the centre of fears that they will push the national government into seeking a bailout for th...
Europe Opposition shut out of parliament after Belarus election Belarus has elected a parliament filled with supporters of President Alexander Lukashenko, after a boycott by the two main opposition parties. Election of...
Africa Villagers in fear as 31 police killed Villagers in Samburu County in northern Kenya fear further violence after at least 31 police officers were killed over the weekend. The police were ambushed as they attempted to...
Africa Nato forces needed in Mali, says African Union The African Union’s chairman Thomas Boni Yayi has called for Nato to send forces to Mali to help fight militant Islamists who have captured the north. The Malian conf...