1Kim Jong Un says the nuclear button is always on his deskMonday, January 1, 2018

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has warned the United States that his country's nuclear capabilities are now complete and the nuclear launch button is always on his desk. "The entire mainland of the US is within the range of our nuclear weapons and the nuclear button is always on the desk of my office. They should accurately... Read More

2Huntington’s breakthrough may stop diseaseTuesday, December 12, 2017

The defect that causes the neurodegenerative disease Huntington's has been corrected in patients for the first time, the BBC has learned. An experimental drug, injected into spinal fluid, safely lowered levels of toxic proteins in the brain. The research team, at University College London, say there is now hope the deadly... Read More

3Fears grow across the Atlantic over Brexit falloutTuesday, December 12, 2017

Nearly all the possible trading relationships between Britain and the European Union following Brexit would be less favourable than staying in the European Union, according to an influential US think tank. The Rand Corporation study said the worst option would be a "no deal". That would leave the UK economy 4.9% poorer... Read More

4Trump sex harassment accusers demand congressional inquiryTuesday, December 12, 2017

Three women who accused President Donald Trump of sexual misconduct have demanded a congressional inquiry. At a New York City news conference, the trio accused Mr Trump of groping, fondling, forcibly kissing, humiliating or harassing them. Three of them - Jessica Leeds, Samantha Holvey, and Rachel Crooks - detailed their... Read More

5Chain migration responsible for NYC terror suspect's entry: White HouseTuesday, December 12, 2017

The attempted suicide bombing in New York early Monday would never have happened if President Trump's immigration policies had been in place, the White House said after it was revealed that the terror suspect had entered the country via chain migration. Akayed Ullah, a 27-year-old Bangladeshi national, allegedly strapped... Read More

6S.Africa: Ramaphosa leads in nominations for ANC leaderThursday, November 23, 2017

South Africa’s Deputy President, Cyril Ramaphosa has taken a lead in party nominations for the next leader of the ruling African National Congress (ANC). With this lead, Ramaphosa has secured the support of 65% of branches tallied so far, a poll showed. Hundreds of ANC branches across the country are nominating their... Read More

7Zimbabwe's economic situation "very difficult" - IMFThursday, November 23, 2017

Zimbabwe’s economic growth is threatened by high government spending, an untenable foreign exchange regime and inadequate reforms, a senior International Monetary Fund (IMF) official said. Zimbabwe was once one of Africa’s most promising economies but suffered decades of decline as former President Robert Mugabe... Read More

8Robert Mugabe fires Zimbabwe's VP, paves way for wife to succeed himWednesday, November 8, 2017

Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe has fired his longtime ally and vice president, potentially clearing the way for his wife, Grace Mugabe, to take the role and eventually succeed her 93-year-old husband. Mugabe accused Emmerson Mnangagwa of "disloyalty, disrespect, deceitfulness and unreliability," according to a press... Read More

9Trump will issue stark warning to North Korea: "Do not try us"Wednesday, November 8, 2017

President Trump will issue a stark warning to North Korea during an address Wednesday to to the National Assembly of South Korea. "Today, I hope I speak not only for our countries, but for ALL civilized nations, when I say to the North: Do not underestimate us. AND DO NOT TRY US," Trump will say, according to excerpts... Read More

10Apple’s controversial use of offshore tax haven isn’t illegalWednesday, November 8, 2017

A trove of leaked documents relating to offshore investments raised questions early this week about Apple’s (NASDAQ: AAPL) use of an Irish tax haven, a tactic that allowed the tech giant to avoid paying income taxes, saving billions of dollars in profit. For years, Apple stashed its money on the tiny island of Jersey... Read More