Ex-Pakistani leader Musharraf remanded in custody for two weeks

Mr. Musharraf’s decision in 2007 to detain judges is now considered an act of terrorism. …... read more

Boston bomb suspect arrested after manhunt, says police

The suspect’s brother was killed while trying to evade arrest. …... read more

France investigates Sarkozy campaign funds on alleged Libya link

Nicolas Sarkozy Sarkozy has also been accused of taking advantage of the mental frailty of the 90-year-old heiress of the... read more

U.S. towns shut in manhunt for Boston bomb suspect

One of the suspects was killed, the other is currently on the run. …... read more

French family of seven, kidnapped by suspected Boko Haram, released in Cameroon

The family have been in captivity for two months. …... read more

Obasanjo to chair high-level security forum on Africa in Ethiopia

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo The former Nigerian president will chair the forum on April 20 and 21. …... read more

Eight killed in gun attack in Kenyan town – Red Cross

Kenya has suffered grenade and gun attacks since t sent troops to Somalia to fight al Shabaab. …... read more

Obama honours Boston bomb victims, vows justice for perpetrators

Mr. Obama attended a memorial for the victim in Boston. …... read more

Putin says Russia needs independent, brave journalism practice

Vladamir Putin, Photo: foxnews.com Vladmir Putin said this when he addressed Russian journalists. …... read more

FBI arrests Mississippi man in ricin letter case

President Barrack Obama The ricin poison scare hit Washington after bombings at the Boston Marathon killed three people and injured... read more

Scores dead in Texas Fertiliser plant explosion

Texas fertiliser plant explosion West Texas Fertilizer Explosion: 60-70 Dead in Massive Fire Near Waco Say Reports. By Chris Miles... read more

Israel seeks to end Palestinian prisoner’s hunger strike

Israel said it is willing to hand over the prisoner to the EU or a UN member state. Palestinian and... read more

Poisonous letter sent to Obama, Senator Wicker intercepted

Obama in tears over Connecticut school shooting (Photo: Carolyn Kaster/AP) The letter was found to contain Ricin. …... read more

Brent climbs $100, demand worries stay

Photo: iino.co.jp Brent crude had been above $100 per barrel since July 2012. …... read more

Obama calls Boston bombings act of terrorism

America’s president described Monday’s bombings in Boston as an act of terrorism. …... read more

Syrian President Assad declares general amnesty

Bashar al-Assad, Syrian president The amnesty does not address political prisoners. …... read more

North Korea threatens to attack South over insults

Late North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un An effigy of the North Korean former leader was burnt in the South. …... read more

After blast horror, many Bostonions extend kindness to runners

Explosions rocked the Boston on Monday. …... read more

Investigators hunt for clues in Boston Marathon bombing

Three people have been confirmed dead from the Boston explosions which included an eight-year-old boy. …... read more

Scores feared killed in Iran earthquake

[Photo: www.cnn.com] The earthquake measured 7.8 magnitude on Richter scale. …... read more

16 illegal miners feared dead in Ghana pit collapse

The pit in which they were mining caved in. …... read more

Jonathan congratulates Venezuela’s president elect, Maduro

The Nigerian president congratulated his Venezuelan counterpart. …... read more

Chad to withdraw troops from Mali

Chad sent one of the largest African contingent to Mali. …... read more

Nigeria consulate in South Africa opens condolence register for Achebe

Prof Chinua Achebe Achebe died in the U.S. early March. …... read more

Chavez’ handpicked successor, Maduro, wins Venezuelan presidential election

Nicholas Maduro won with a narrow margin. …... read more