China’s C919 jet lands successfully after maiden flight

Food stampede in Morocco kills 15 people and wounds many

At least 15 people have been killed and several others wounded in a stampede in Morocco while food aid was distributed. The incident occurred in the town of Sidi Boulaalam in Essaouira province. The aid was being handed out by a private local charity. Some reports indicate that up to 40 people were injured in the crush. Local media reported that most of the victims were women and elderly people. Pictures on social media showed bodies of women laid out on the ground. Witnesses told local medi

20 Nov, 2017

US President Trump declares North Korea ‘sponsor of terror’

President Trump has announced that the US is re-designating North Korea a state sponsor of terrorism, nine years after it was removed from the list. In a cabinet meeting, he said the move would trigger “very large” additional sanctions to be announced on Tuesday. But Secretary of State Rex Tillerson later admitted that “the practical effects may be limited”. Mr Trump blamed the country’s nuclear programme, and support for what he called international acts of terrorism. While announcing the d

21 Nov, 2017

Germany’s Merkel ‘prefers new vote’ after coalition talks fail

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said she would prefer new elections to leading a minority government, after a breakdown in coalition talks plunged the country into political crisis. She also said she did not see any reason to resign from her post despite the failed negotiations. On Sunday evening, the FDP liberals pulled out of talks with Mrs Merkel’s CDU/CSU bloc and the Greens. Germany’s president called on parties to “reconsider their attitudes”. Frank-Walter Steinmeier urged them to

21 Nov, 2017