Congo rebels close in on eastern city, forcing thousands to flee
Thousands of civilians flee as govt forces battle to stop rebels from seizing the city, forcing flights to be halted at the local airport.
Mon Jan 27 2025
Hundreds flee as Congo's M23 rebels near key city of Goma
Battles have broken out around the villages of Kibumba, Rugari and Tongo, North-Kivu army spokesperson Guillaume Ndjike said.
Tue Nov 15 2022
Anti-Rwanda protests break out in east Congo as Kinshasa recalls envoy
Thousands joined anti-Rwanda protests in the east Congolese city of Goma, denouncing Rwanda's alleged support of M23 rebels.
Tue Nov 01 2022
At least 15 killed as anti-UN protests flare in east Congo
The protests were spurred by complaints that UN mission has failed to protect civilians against militia violence which has raged for years.
Wed Jul 27 2022
Little food and water for Congolese fleeing volcano
The United Nations calls for aid and warns about the risk of cholera.
Sat May 29 2021
Congo's Goma hit by tremors after volcanic eruption, scores missing
The lava flow stopped a few hundred metres short of the city limits, but wrecked 17 villages on the way and killed at least 32 people.
Tue May 25 2021
Congo volcano leaves death and smoking wreckage, but major city spared
A volcanic eruption in eastern Congo left a smoking trail of destruction half a mile wide on Sunday that buried hundreds of houses.
Mon May 24 2021
Volcano erupts in eastern Congo, lava reaching airport in Goma
Lava from a volcano that erupted in Democratic Republic of Congo is reaching the airport in Goma.
Sun May 23 2021
Gomantong Cave to be returned to Orang Sungai if GRS wins Sabah polls - Bung Moktar
He said this was because the caves natural products, especially as edible birds nests, used to be a source of revenue for the state government.
Wed Sep 16 2020
Nepal plane makes emergency landing after fatal crashes
The 19-seater plane was taking off for Lukla, known as the gateway to Mount Everest, when a bird struck its right wing.
Wed Mar 02 2016
Congo rebels complete Goma pullout
Rebels believed to be backed by Rwanda have completed their retreat from Congo's eastern provincial capital less than two weeks after taking control of the strategic city.
Mon Dec 03 2012
New army chief ready for war against M23
The newly appointed Congolese military chief said his forces are ready to prepare for war after the string of defeats and retreats suffered at the hands of the M23 rebels in eastern Congo.
Fri Nov 30 2012
Congo rebels reach door of Goma
Rebel group advanced into Congo.
Mon Nov 19 2012
Rashford must change if he wants Man United return, says Amorim
Marcus Rashford has not played for United since last month, after he admitted he was ready for a new challenge in his career.
Thu Jan 30 2025
How transgender troops prepared to fight Trump's new policy
Advocates argue the executive order stigmatises transgender service members by labeling them medically and morally unfit.
Thu Jan 30 2025
India orders probe into Kumbh festival stampede that killed dozens
The government has decided that a judicial inquiry of the incident will be done, says Uttar Pradesh state Chief Minister.
Thu Jan 30 2025
Tunku Mahkota Ismail calls for mindset change to solve persistent issues in M-League
Tunku Mahkota Ismail also addressed other concerns about late salary payments and some team management's neglect of their clubs' welfare.
Thu Jan 30 2025
What were the aircraft involved in midair crash in Washington DC?
Air traffic control recordings appear to capture the final attempted communications with the helicopter, before it collides with the plane.
Thu Jan 30 2025
Tesla commits to cheaper cars in first half, sees autonomous vehicles 'in the wild' in June
Tesla says the company would start testing a paid autonomous car service in June.
Thu Jan 30 2025
Vehicles plough into people outside KL nightspot, two injured
The police receive a report about the incident from a 24-year-old man who witnesses it.
Thu Jan 30 2025
Girl, 7, dies of suspected abuse by parents
Police says the post-mortem found old and fresh abuse signs on the victim, with death caused by abdominal injuries from a blunt object.
Thu Jan 30 2025
American Airlines jet, Army helicopter collide, crash into Washington's Potomac River
The Washington Post reports that multiple bodies have been recovered from the water.
Thu Jan 30 2025
UK backs third runway at London's Heathrow Airport
Heathrow Airport is operating at 99% capacity and risks being overtaken in Europe.
Thu Jan 30 2025