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France’s Ex-President Sarkozy Convicted of Illegal Campaign Financing, Handed One-Year Sentence

A Paris court has handed former French President Nicolas Sarkozy a one-year prison sentence after finding him guilty of illegal…

3 years ago

Ecuador Declares Prison Emergency after 116 Killed in Riot

Ecuador’s president has declared a state of emergency in the prison system following a battle among gang members in a…

3 years ago

China Evergrande Offshore Investors Face ‘Large Losses’ after Second Payment Miss

China Evergrande Group missed paying bond interest due on Wednesday, two bondholders said, its second unpaid offshore debt payment in…

3 years ago

With Free Data, 75m MTN Subscribers Can Get THISDAY on Zigi Chatbot

In a revolutionary move bound to change Africa's media landscape, Nigeria's mosf-authoritative newspaper THISDAY will be available to potentially 75…

3 years ago

UN Humanitarian Chief: Ethiopia Crisis ‘Stain on Our Conscience’

The crisis in Ethiopia is a “stain on our conscience,” the United Nations humanitarian chief said, as children and others…

3 years ago

Japan’s Ex Foreign Minister Kishida to Become New PM

Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next…

3 years ago

Haiti PM Plans to Hold Elections Next Year

Struggling with political turmoil and the aftermath of an earthquake, Haiti's prime minister said Tuesday that he plans to hold…

3 years ago

Oil Extends Rally, Brent Hits Near Three-Year High of $80

Oil prices extended their rally into the sixth session on Tuesday, with Brent crude hitting a near three-year high at…

3 years ago

R&B Superstar R. Kelly Convicted in Sex Trafficking Trial

R. Kelly, the R&B superstar known for his anthem “I Believe I Can Fly,” was convicted Monday in a sex…

3 years ago

Nigeria: Northern Governors Condemn Southern Counterparts Over Power Shift, Say VAT Not Sales Tax

The Northern States Governors Forum (NSGF) has condemned statements by their Southern Governors Forum (SGF) that the Presidency must go…

3 years ago