Syrian rebels evacuated from Homs

2014-05-07

By Dominic Evans Hundreds of Syrian rebels on Wednesday abandoned their last stronghold in the heart of Homs city, an epicentre of the revolt against President Bashar

Putin calls on Ukraine rebels to put off secession vote

2014-05-07

By Matt Robinson and Darya Korsunskaya Russian President Vladimir Putin called on pro-Moscow separatists in Ukraine to postpone a vote on secession just five days before it was to be held, potentially pulling Ukraine back from

Troika hear concerns of construction sector

2014-05-07

By Angelos Anastasiou Delegates from the troika’s Cyprus mission resumed their meetings with various government officials and other stakeholders on Wednesday, day two of the

Nigeria reward to find schoolgirls

2014-05-07

By Tim Cocks Nigerian police offered a 50 million naira ($300,000) reward on Wednesday to anyone who could give information leading to the rescue of more than 200

Shaykh Nazim passes away

2014-05-07

The revered Turkish Cypriot Sufi Shaykh Nazim, 92, died around midday on Wednesday. The Shaykh’s condition deteriorated over the last two days and he was

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