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Comedian front-runner in Ukraine’s Presidential race

The 41-year-old actor Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced a presidential bid on New Year’s Eve and he has since emerged as the surprise front-runner ahead o

Russian Nobel Prize winner for physics Alferov dies age 88

Zhores Alferov, the 2000 Nobel prize winner in physics and a member of Russia’s parliament, has died aged 88 in St Petersburg, the Russian Communist p

Pakistan hands back captured Indian pilot

Pakistan has freed an Indian fighter pilot captured after his plane was shot down in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthama

Kenya: Family of 5 burnt to death over allegation of witchcraft

Five people, including three children, were burned to death in their home in Kenya by neighbours who accused a member of the family of practicing witc

President Kenyatta fires 2 ministers to boost performance in Kenya

President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya on Friday fired two ministers amid quest to inject meritocracy and integrity required to enhance implementation of s