Bandits kill five, abduct 150 in Niger community
A reliable source from the community told our correspondent that the gunmen, besides being armed with sophisticated weapons, also used bombs to wreak havoc in the villages.
DR Congo makes deal with US to take in deported foreigners
The Democratic Republic of Congo has said it will take in foreigners deported from the United States under a deal with Washington, which also wants access to Congolese mineral wealth.
Ex-Arsenal midfielder Ramsey retires at 35
Former Wales captain and Arsenal regular Aaron Ramsey announced his retirement from football at the age of 35 on Tuesday.
Arsenal seek redemption against Sporting in Champions League first leg
Arsenal must find their rhythm again as they travel to Lisbon to face Sporting in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tonight.
Ranked: 10 tallest buildings in the world
Since its opening in 2010, the Burj Khalifa has remained the undisputed tallest building on Earth.
Wireless music fest cancelled after Kanye West barred UK entry
Organisers of a London music Festival where Kanye West was to perform in July said Tuesday the event had been cancelled after the US rapper was barred from Britain.
