Stefano Duc, Correspondent (Europe) ROME — During his weekly public speech and angelus, Pope Francis has announced that 16 new cardinals from 12 countries will be named. The official nomination of the 16 cardinals will take place on February 22 during a consistory in Rome, after a two-day long consistory on families on February 20 and 21. Most of the new cardinals Pope Francis will create come from Latin America and Europe while, for the […]
Anthony Segaert, Correspondent, Breaking News A suicide bomber in the Afghan city of Kabul has caused multiple injures after targeting a police bus at the local training centre, officials have told international media. The bomber, who was riding a bicycle at the time of the blasts, injured around six police officers and up to three other people, who were later transported to hospital. ALSO READ: Iraqi Government battles to regain control of country as stand […]
Joanne Faulkner, (Editor: Middle East) The Syrian Electronic Army, a hacking group supportive of President Bashar al-Assad’s regime, have today targeted the Twitter accounts of Xbox and Microsoft. The cyber attack come 10 days after the group hacked into the Twitter and Facebook account of Microsoft-owned Skype. The group also posted the contact information for Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer. SEA took to their own Twitter account to publicise the latest attack: For who missed it. #SEA […]
Stefano Duc, Correspondent (Asia: Middle East& Central) TEL AVIV – Israel is receiving messages of condolences from international leaders and governments, after the controversial former PM, Ariel Sharon, passed away in the early afternoon. The U.N ‘s Secretary General, Ban Ki-Moon, said he is “deeply sorry” for Sharon’s death, adding ”Ariel Sharon has been a hero for his people, first as a soldier, and later as a statesman”. Bill and Hillary Clinton paid tribute […]
Alejandro Faini, Editor (North America) The former political and DNC of the Clinton Administration, Terry McAuliffe, 56, was sworn in after a breakfast and prayer at the tradition St. Paul’s Episcopal Church this morning, becoming the 72nd Governor of Virginia. He is expected to be part of the official parade in the afternoon, and later the celebrations will finish in a private ball. Terry McAuliffe, was born in Syracuse NY, and he has held several official […]
Joanne Faulkner, (Editor: Middle East) Fresh violence has killed 482 across northern Syria in the past week, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. The death toll includes 85 civilians. There have been increasing clashes between rebel groups and The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), who have links to al-Qaeda’s Iraqi affiliate. The offensives were backed by the National Coalition, the Western-backed oppositional group to President al-Assad. In recent months, fighting between rebel […]
Anthony Segaert, Editor (Oceania) ‘Catastrophic’ winds are being predicted by Fijian forecasters for the northern parts of the Pacific Island of Tonga. Cyclone Ian has been labelled a Category 4 Cyclone system. It is packing winds up to 170 kilometres per hour, and gusts have reported to be up to 230 kilometres per hour. People in the regions of Vava’u and Niaofo’ou are boarding windows and clamping down outside furniture. Around 100 tourists are […]
Stefano Duc, Correspondent (Europe) ATHENS — The opening ceremony of the Greek EU Presidency will take place this evening under high-security measures in Athens, as more than 5,000 policemen in riot gear have been placed in front of Athens’ Concert Hall, the venue of the ceremony, the Parliament and other public offices. The road circulation in central Athens has also been diverted in order to avoid possible riots, especially this evening when Syriza, Greece’s left-wing […]
Steve Lambert, Editor (Sport) FIFA have announced today that the 2022 World Cup, which is to be held in the Middle Eastern country Qatar, will not be held in the summer. The decision, which had seemingly coming for a long time, is based around the fact that the summer weather in Qatar will be nigh on unbearable for fans and players alike – often reaching well over 40 degrees celcius. FIFA Secretary Jerome Valcke stated […]
(Fallujah in 2004) Joanne Faulkner, (Editor: Middle East) FALLUJAH – Iraqi security forces are battling to regain control of the city of Fullujah, and parts of Ramadi, after a tense stand off between the Iraqi army and militants in the area. Residents are now fleeing their homes following increased shelling and fighting, as forces struggle to expel al-Qaeda linked militants. Prime Minister al-Malik is calling on Sunni tribal leaders in the area for assistance. Those […]
