Lawyers for Tanzanian journalist jailed since July demand police conclude probe
Lawyers representing a prominent Tanzanian journalist demanded on Wednesday that authorities who have charged him with financial crimes conclude their investigations and release him if...
Australian hiker rescued after crawling for two days with broken leg and wrist
An Australian hiker said on Wednesday he had to crawl for two days through scrubland before he was rescued after falling six meters (20 feet)...
Iranian women score in soccer match ban
Iranian authorities are under increased pressure to lift a ban on women in soccer stadiums after a female fan set herself on fire in protest....
India bans e-cigarettes as global backlash at vaping gathers pace
India banned the sale of electronic cigarettes on Wednesday and warned of an “epidemic” among young people, in the latest and potentially biggest move against...
Zimbabwe doctors say receiving death threats over strike
Striking Zimbabwean doctors said on Wednesday they were being threatened with death and suspected state security agents were pressuring them after police blocked their second...
Queen returns lost toy monkey to Australian girl
A toy monkey accidentally left behind at Buckingham Palace by a five-year-old girl has returned home to Australia after enjoying royal treatment by palace staff...
Congressional Democrats threaten to subpoena vaping company Juul over documents
Congressional Democrats on Wednesday threatened to subpoena Juul Labs if the e-cigarette maker does not provide documents relating to its products and marketing practices, as...
Ballroom meets the beach as Peter Pilotto opens Milan Fashion Week
Peter Pilotto opened Milan Fashion Week with “a dose of solar optimism” on Wednesday, presenting a vibrant and colourful spring collection merging beach and ballroom...
Indonesia’s planned cigarette tax hike to lead to production cut, layoffs
Plans by the Indonesian government to raise tobacco excise tax and minimum cigarette prices next year will force companies to cut production and potentially cause...
German carbon pricing plan may cost DAX companies billions – report
Germany’s blue-chip companies could face billions of euros in costs to cut carbon emissions under a climate protection plan due to be unveiled by the...