Four men have been charged to court on suspicion of supporting one of the gunmen behind the Islamist attacks that killed 17 people in France. The men, age ranging from 22 to 28, are suspected of having links with Amedy Coulibaly, who murdered four people at a Jewish supermarket and is believed to have shot…
Pakistanis Protest Latest Charlie Hebdo Cover
Police in Pakistan have clashed with crowds protesting over an image of the prophet Muhammad published in French satirical magazine, Charlie Hebdo. Police Authorities used water canon to disperse the milling crowd near the French consulate in Karachi. The protest is part of a nationwide rally called by the Jamat-e-Islami religious party. Charlie Hebdo featured…
Paris Attacks: Police Question 12 Suspects
Twelve people are being questioned by French police over last week’s attacks in Paris that left seventeen people dead. The suspects are being questioned about “possible logistical support”, such as weapons or vehicles, which authorities believe they gave the gunmen. French police carried out raids in the five towns in the paris region. Authorities say…
U.S. Relaxes Cuba Travel Restrictions
As from Friday, January 16, new travel and trade rules between the United States and Cuba would take effect, U.S. Officials say. The new measures include allowing U.S. Citizens to use credit cards in Cuba and for U.S. businesses to export some technologies to Cuba. Further more, Americans would be able to take home up…
Turkey Reacts to Prophet Mohammed Cartoons
The Government of Turkey has condemned and vowed to thwart the publication of cartoons of the Muslim prophet describing it as an open provocation. Turkey said it would not condone the continued insult of Prophet Mohammed in the aftermath of attacks on Charlie Hebdo magazine. Ahmet Davutoglu, Turkey Prime Minister, stated this while addressing journalists…
Charlie Hebdo Releases First Cover After Attack
Charlie Hebdo, a French satirical magazine has released its first cover since an attack was carried out on its offices last week by suspected terrorists. The latest cover of the magazine was unveiled on Tuesday, and it features a drawing of Prophet Muhammad holding a sign that reads “Je Suis Charlie”, which means “I am…
World’s Top Scientists Caution Against Artificial Intelligence
Top artificial intelligence experts from different parts of the world have signed an open letter calling for researchers to be cautious and avoid potential dangers of Artificial intelligence, AI. AI is a highly technical and specialised field where machines and softwares are made to simulate and exhibit human intelligence or even go beyond. Experts said…
Afghanistan Unveils Unity Government
Afghan President, Ashraf Ghani, has announced a unity cabinet, three months after he was sworn in. The names of twenty five ministers were unveiled at a ceremony in Kabul presided over by president Ghani and government chief executive, Abdullah Abdullah. The announcement followed heated negotiations between the two former opponents who decided to work together…
Russia Bans Gays From Driving
Russia announced on Thursday that transsexual and transgender people will no longer qualify for driving licences in the country. Other offences listed include, fetishism, exhibitionism, voyeurism, pathological gambling and compulsive stealing. The government, who termed the offences as those bordering on “mental disorders,” said it decided to tighten medical controls for drivers because Russia suffers…
France: Suspects Hold One Hostage In Standoff
Gunmen suspected to have carried out an attack on the offices of French satirical magazine, Charlie Hebdo, which left 12 people dead and 11 others injured on Wednesday, have been heavily surrounded by police men inside a printing house northeast of Paris Friday morning. The gunmen appeared to be holding at least one person hostage…
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