Gang clashes in South Carolina prison leave seven dead, 17 injured
April 17, 2018 | 09:14
Seven inmates were killed and 17 injured in clashes between rival gangs over "contraband and territory" at a maximum security prison in South Carolina, in the deadliest outbreak of prison violence in the United States in a quarter century.
Oil prices ease after Syria air strikes
April 17, 2018 | 09:09
Oil prices slid on Monday (Apr 16) amid relief that US-led strikes on Syria did not provoke an escalation in the conflict, easing investor fears about the security of crude oil supply.
Syrian air defence shoots down missiles over Homs
April 17, 2018 | 08:00
Syrian air defence shot down missiles over the western city of Homs, the state news agency said on Tuesday (Apr 17), with the strikes reportedly targeting regime air bases.
EU urges relaunch of Syria talks after strikes
April 16, 2018 | 21:30
EU foreign ministers on Monday (Apr 16) backed "all efforts" to stop Syria using chemical weapons, after weekend strikes by Britain, France and the US, but called for renewed efforts to find a political solution to the seven-year war.
Paris Opera dancers complain of bullying and harassment
April 16, 2018 | 21:26
A survey of ballet dancers at the prestigious Paris Opera has revealed widespread complaints of bullying and sexual harassment, as well as separate management concerns over the leadership of dance director Aurelie Dupont.
China, Japan vow 'new starting point' in ties
April 16, 2018 | 14:00
Asian rivals China and Japan on Monday (Apr 16) pledged a "new starting point" for bilateral ties, vowing to co-operate closely amid a flurry of diplomacy on the North Korean missile threat.
NASA’s new planet-hunter to seek closer, Earth-like worlds
April 16, 2018 | 13:44
NASA is poised to launch a US$337 million washing machine-sized spacecraft that aims to vastly expand mankind’s search for planets beyond our solar system, particularly closer, Earth-sized ones that might harbor life.
Chemical inspectors launch probe in Syria after Western strikes
April 16, 2018 | 09:54
A team of chemical experts from the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, based in The Hague, arrived in Damascus hours after the strikes.
Starbucks CEO apologises for 'reprehensible' arrest of two black men
April 16, 2018 | 09:26
The CEO of Starbucks has apologised for an incident at one of the mammoth chain's Philadelphia cafes where two black men were arrested while waiting for a friend.
Canada's Trudeau defends controversial pipeline project
April 15, 2018 | 22:13
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Sunday (Apr 15) defended his government's backing of a controversial pipeline project, saying the world could not afford to choose between the environment and the economy.
US, France, Britain launch new UN bid for Syria chemical weapons probe
April 15, 2018 | 16:26
The United States, France and Britain on Saturday (Apr 14) launched a new bid at the United Nations to investigate chemical weapons attacks in Syria, just hours after firing military strikes against Syrian targets.
UN Security Council to meet over Syria strikes
April 15, 2018 | 15:24
The UN Security Council will meet Saturday (Apr 14) at Russia's request to discuss air strikes launched by the United States, France and Britain on Syria in response to a suspected chemical weapons attack.
China 'opposed to the use of force' in Syria
April 15, 2018 | 15:18
China said Saturday (Apr 14) it was "opposed to the use of force" following US-led air strikes against Syria and called for a "return to the framework of international law".
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