China ‘lifts mysterious veil’ by landing probe on far side of the moon
A Chinese space probe successfully touched down on the far side of the moon on Thursday, China’s space agency said, hailing the event as a historic first and a major achievement for the country’s space program.
Niger troops kill more than 280 Boko Haram fighters: government
Troops and air strikes have killed more than 280 Boko Haram militants since the Niger government started an operation against the group last week, the defense ministry said.
India’s top court says ‘every second counts’ for miners trapped for 3 weeks
India’s Supreme Court on Thursday ordered the government to list the steps it plans for the rescue of at least 15 miners trapped in a so-called “rat-hole” coal mine for three weeks in a remote hilly state, warning that “every second counts”.
China says detained Canadians ‘without a doubt’ violated the law
China’s top prosecutor said on Thursday that two Canadians detained after Canada arrested a Chinese technology company executive had “without a doubt” violated the law.
Afghan tribunal convicts three men in BBC journalist murder case
A special tribunal in Afghanistan convicted three men involved in the murder of a BBC journalist shot dead in eastern province of Khost last year, officials said on Thursday.
North Korea diplomat in Italy missing, South Korean MP says, after asylum report
A North Korean diplomat who was until recently acting ambassador to Italy has gone missing, a South Korean member of parliament said on Thursday, after a South Korean newspaper reported he is seeking asylum in the West.
Italy knows nothing about North Korean diplomat reportedly seeking asylum: diplomatic source
Italy’s foreign ministry knows nothing about reports that a North Korean diplomat, until recently ambassador to Italy, has gone missing and is seeking asylum in the West, a senior diplomatic source said on Thursday.
Protests paralyze south Indian state after women defy temple ban
Conservative Hindu groups forced India’s southern state of Kerala to a standstill on Thursday as they protested against the state government for allowing two women to defy an ancient ban and enter a Hindu temple.
No-deal EU exit ‘far more likely’ if parliament rejects PM May’s deal: minister
Britain is more likely to end up leaving the European Union without a deal if parliament rejects the agreement Prime Minister Theresa May has negotiated with Brussels, Brexit minister Stephen Barclay said on Thursday.
Two militants blow themselves up in clashes with Tunisian security forces: statement
Two militants blew themselves up on Thursday following an exchange of fire with Tunisian security forces in the city of Jilma, 250 km (156 miles) south of the capital Tunis, the interior ministry said.
