Society

Two men publicly caned in Aceh for having gay sex

The punishment, condemned by rights groups, marked the first application of anti-homosexuality laws introduced in the province in 2014.

May 23, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Manchester attacker was sick says tearful mother in plea for missing daughter

Hundreds of people are desperately searching for loved ones in the aftermath of a terror attack at Manchester Arena which left 22 dead and almost 60 injured. Among those searching for children was Charlotte Campbell, who has not heard from her 15-year-old daughter Olivia since the attack.

May 23, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Manchesters Arndale shopping centre evacuated

Panic has struck Manchester following the evacuation of the Arndale Centre, where a man has been arrested.

May 23, 2017

By Staff Reporter

UK Prime Minister Theresa May condemns callous terrorist attack in Manchester

UK Prime minister Theresa May addresses Media about the attack in Manchester which she calls callous, and one of the worst terrorist incidents Britain has suffered.

May 23, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Teenagers describe chaos, say bags were not checked at Manchester concert

Teenagers who attended a concert in Manchester described on Tuesday (May 23) the chaos that followed an explosion and say their bags had not been checked before they entered the concert venue.

May 23, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Police confirm children amongst the dead in Manchester attack

Greater Manchester Police has confirmed that children are amongst the fatalities of the terror attack at Manchester Arena on 22 May, and that the suspect is also believed to have died at the scene. Speaking to reporters outside police headquarters, Chief Constable Ian Hopkins said the investigation is fast-moving and has appealed to any members of the public to upload any photographs of moving footage taken at the scene, to a police website to assist the investigation.

May 23, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Trump says perpetrators of Manchester attack are evil losers

U.S. President Donald Trump extended his condolences on Tuesday (May 23) to the victims of the Manchester suicide bombing that killed 22 people and said those behind the attack were evil losers.

May 23, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Barbaric Manchester explosion kills 22 and injures many more

An explosion at a Manchester Arena where Ariana Grande was playing a concert has killed 22 with scores more injured. Police have released a number for those worried about relatives or loved ones to call: +44 0161 856 9400.

May 23, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Barbaric Manchester explosion kills 22 and injures many more

May 23, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Philippines business group wants oil, mining partnership with Russia

The Philippines delegation led by Duterte is on a four-day visit to Russia to discuss deals on security, military cooperation, trade, technology and tourism.

May 23, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

UK Home Secretary on Manchester Arena explosion: This was a barbaric attack

UK Home Secretary Amber Rudd on Tuesday (23 May) called the explosion at Manchester Arena in northern England that killed 19 people as a barbaric attack. She called on the Mancunians to remain alert but not alarmed. The attack appears to be the most deadly attack Britain has witnessed in a decade. British Prime Minister Theresa May, who called the incident an appalling terrorist attack, is set to chair a Cobra emergency meeting on Tuesday as she suspended her campaign activities.

May 23, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Blast at Ariana Grande concert in Manchester kills 22: What we know so far

A blast struck a music concert by American pop star Ariana Grande in Manchester, killing 22 people and wounding more than 50 others on Monday (22 May) night. The incident took place at 10.35pm BST outside the Manchester Arena. British Prime Minister Theresa May said the incident was being treated as an appalling terrorist attack. Unconfirmed reports from two US security sources suggest a suicide bomber was responsible for the attack, but there is no official confirmation from the UK police.

May 23, 2017

By Staff Reporter