Kenyan building collapses spark alarm as cities swell
The collapse in Ruaka, north west of Nairobi, was one of three buildings to fall within a week in the capital and its satellite towns.
Wed Nov 23 2022
United frustrate Liverpool in disappointing derby
A cautious Manchester United frustrated hosts Liverpool as a lacklustre North-West Premier League derby ended 0-0 on Saturday with neither side able to find the creative touch.
Sun Oct 15 2017
UK May's Conservatives gain parliamentary seat as rivals suffer election setbacks
The Conservatives captured the north western region of Copeland that Labour have held since 1935, the first by-election gain for a governing party for 35 years.
Fri Feb 24 2017
Kim Kardashian, Kanye West in Jerusalem to baptise daughter
The baptism of 21-month-old North West was held at the Armenian Cathedral on Monday.
Tue Apr 14 2015
Kardashians watch Wang heavy metal stunner in NY
Kim Kardashian, Kanye West and their toddler daughter North West were guests of honor at Alexander Wang's heavy metal meets gothic grunge Saturday at New York Fashion Week.
Sun Feb 15 2015
MH370: Underwater search for missing plane continues
The centre of the search area today is approximately 2,261 km north west of Perth with scattered showers expected.
Tue Apr 08 2014
MH370: Australia considering sending ships to area where pulse signal detected
AMSA has three separate search areas planned for today about 2,000 km north west of Perth, which total approximately 216,000 square km.
Sat Apr 05 2014
MH370: Search and recovery continues for missing plane
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority has determined a search area of about 221,000 square km ,1,504 km North West of Perth.
Wed Apr 02 2014
Aircraft with 58 passengers still missing after 64 years
Northwest Airlines (NWA) Flight 2501 was considered the worst air crash in American history when a DC-4 plane with 58 passengers went down over Lake Michigan.
Fri Mar 28 2014
Yemen weapons depot blast kills 10 civilians
An accidental blast at an ammunition depot in an army camp killed 10 civilians in Yemen's north western Haja province.
Thu Feb 07 2013
NGO workers killed in Pakistan
Seven teachers, six women and a man, working at Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO)-operated school were shot dead in north western district of Swabi.
Wed Jan 02 2013
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
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
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024