Death of Ariel Sharon
Former Israeli prime minister dies eight years after going into a coma following a stroke.
Sun Jan 12 2014
No Palestinian tears for 'criminal' Sharon
Palestinians describing him as a "criminal" but regretting that he is now permanently beyond the reach of the law.
Sun Jan 12 2014
Sharon's death sparks joy in Sabra, Shatila massacre camps
Adel Makki rushed into the street in Beirut's Shatila Palestinian refugee camp to hand out sweets when he learned of the death of Sharon.
Sun Jan 12 2014
Ex-Israel premier Sharon dead at 85
Former Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon died at a hospital near Tel Aviv on Saturday, aged of 85, after spending eight years in coma.
Sun Jan 12 2014
Ex-Israel PM Ariel Sharon was a 'criminal': Palestinians
A senior Palestinian figure labelled Israeli former prime minister Ariel Sharon as a criminal.
Sat Jan 11 2014
Ex-Israel PM Sharon faces 'imminent' death: hospital
Former Israeli PM, Ariel Sharon was on Sunday facing "imminent" death, the Tel Aviv hospital where he is in critical condition said.
Sun Jan 05 2014
Ex-PM Sharon's condition unchanged
Tel Hashomer hospital revealed that the condition of Ariel Sharon, who has been comatose for eight years, was unchanged.
Sun Jan 05 2014
Ariel Sharon's condition deteriorating
Former Israeli PM Ariel Sharon's health is "deteriorating" with his "vital organs" failing, hospital officials have said.
Thu Jan 02 2014
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sat Oct 19 2024
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024