Twenty killed in Sierra Leone attack and nearly 2,000 prisoners escape
The West African country was thrown into panic in the early hours when the assailants sent gunfire ringing across the capital Freetown.
Tue Nov 28 2023
India's Sunny Leone on Cannes premiere: Can't take this one away from me
Sunny Leone knows the significance of being in a film that premieres at the Cannes Film Festival.
Thu May 25 2023
World's oldest dog Bobi, 30, is also one of the luckiest
Leonel attributes Bobi's longevity to the tranquility of country living and his human diet, which includes lots of meat and fish.
Tue Feb 14 2023
Deaths from Sierra Leone tanker blast rise to 144
Victims included people who had flocked to collect fuel leaking from the ruptured vehicle.
Sun Nov 14 2021
A rediscovered forgotten species brews promise for coffee's future
The stenophylla rediscovery may help in the "future-proofing" of a coffee industry that supports the economy of several tropical countries.
Wed Apr 21 2021
Back with new Afrobeat album, veteran musician Bockarie asks for better Sierra Leone
Living conditions will remain the same for the poor so long as Sierra Leoneans continue to elect corrupt, incompetent officials. - Bockarie
Sat Nov 21 2020
Nearly 500 dead pulled from Sierra Leone mudslide - coroner
Rescue workers have unearthed 499 dead bodies since last week's devastating landslide near the Sierra Leone capital Freetown.
Mon Aug 21 2017
More than 200 killed in Sierra Leone as mudslide sweeps away homes
More than 200 people were killed when a mudslide struck the outskirts of Sierra Leone's capital Freetown on Monday, sweeping away homes.
Mon Aug 14 2017
At least 179 bodies recovered from Sierra Leone mudslide - Red Cross
At least 179 bodies have been brought to the central morgue in Sierra Leone's capital, Freetown, after a mudslide in the outskirts of the city on Monday morning.
Mon Aug 14 2017
Ex-porn star Sunny Leone determined to take on Bollywood
Bollywood actress Sunny Leone remains determined to carve a career in Hindi movies even as fresh controversy erupted this week.
Fri Jan 22 2016
Why many Indians are defending former porn star
An interview with former porn star Sunny Leone in India has gone viral and many Indians jumped to her defense.
Wed Jan 20 2016
Sierra Leone to vaccinate 200 people connected to Ebola victim
Sierra Leone is to vaccinate around 200 people who came into direct or indirect contact with a woman who died of Ebola on Saturday.
Thu Sep 03 2015
Rebuilding after Ebola
Lessons learnt after the Ebola outbreak in three African countries Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea.
Sat Apr 18 2015
Ebola-infected UK nurse fighting for her life
A British nurse with Ebola was fighting for her life Sunday as two health workers, who also spent time in Sierra Leone, were placed under observation in the US and Germany.
Mon Jan 05 2015
Ebola returns to Europe with first case diagnosed in Britain
A healthcare worker recently back from Sierra Leone was diagnosed with Ebola, the first diagnosis of the deadly virus in Britain during the current outbreak.
Tue Dec 30 2014
TikTok becoming app of choice for criminals promoting investment scams - Police
Many users continue to be tricked and scammed even though police have repeatedly issued warnings about scams proliferating on social media.
Wed Nov 27 2024
MOE’s mental health screening identifies students with emotional challenges
Deputy Minister of Education says, those identified with severe emotional issues undergo screening twice a year.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday
Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
Wed Nov 27 2024
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024