‘Amid escalating tensions in the African state of Burundi, a top general announces the overthrow of President Pierre Nkurunziza. The announcement, which was made during a radio broadcast by Major General Godefroid Niyombare on Wednesday, […]

‘Lawmakers in the United States Senate have thrown a wrench in a plan that would have given President Barack Obama “fast track” authority to advance a 12-nation trade deal between the US and Pacific Ring […]

‘The Israeli authorities have issued a new raft of demolition orders to Palestinians living in occupied East Jerusalem. On Sunday, an Israeli court approved the demolition of eight Palestinian homes in the East Jerusalem neighborhood […]

‘As world leaders continue to grapple over how to resolve the chaos left in post-Qaddafi Libya, high-ranking military personnel from Arab countries will discuss the matter in Cairo on May 18. The talks could also […]

‘The Ukrainian parliament broadly approved a law on Tuesday, allowing measures to intern Russian citizens living on the territory of Ukraine. The law on martial rule was approved by 254 deputies compared with the required […]

‘The Tories’ new disabilities minister voted against protecting extra benefits for disabled children and cancer patients. Justin Tomlinson opposed giving the safeguards in the controversial Welfare Reform Bill – despite pleas from the House of […]

‘Controversial ‘crack cocaine’ gambling machines could be rolled out to motorway services and amusement arcades by the new Tory culture secretary, campaigners warn. The Mirror can reveal John Whittingdale has previously called for the highly-addictive […]

‘MPs who were only elected last week are set to receive a backdated an 10 per cent pay rise worth £7,000 within months. Parliament’s expenses watchdog is planning to a statutory review of MP’s pay […]

‘MPs who were only elected last week are set to receive a backdated an 10 per cent pay rise worth £7,000 within months. Parliament’s expenses watchdog is planning to a statutory review of MP’s pay […]

‘After complaints from older residents, a council has written to parents in Sneinton, Notts. The letters say street football may seem “harmless entertainment to children” but represents “anti-social behaviour” to others. Resident Christine Archer, 52, […]

‘After complaints from older residents, a council has written to parents in Sneinton, Notts. The letters say street football may seem “harmless entertainment to children” but represents “anti-social behaviour” to others. Resident Christine Archer, 52, […]

‘NHS patients are being given drugs and tests they may not need because GPs and hospitals are paid for the quantity not quality of their treatment, senior doctors have warned. The Academy of Medical Royal […]

‘NHS patients are being given drugs and tests they may not need because GPs and hospitals are paid for the quantity not quality of their treatment, senior doctors have warned. The Academy of Medical Royal […]