World · en
More troops to be sent to West Bank village besieged by Israeli settlers
Two Palestinian families in the village of Qusra say they have been trapped in their homes, with water and power cut off, since Sunday.
Related index pages
World · BBC NewsIsraeli settlers besieging Palestinian families in West Bank village
Israeli security forces have reportedly withdrawn and about a dozen settlers are said to remain at the site where two families have been besieged since Sunday.Read original ↗
World · Nikkei AsiaBooks of Zhu Rongji quotes reveal bygone era of a more open China
TOKYO -- The death of former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji on Wednesday has spurred China watchers worldwide to reflect on his legacy. A look through offRead original ↗
World · UN News · Official sourceCholera spreads across borders in West and Central Africa
Cholera is spreading rapidly across West and Central Africa, with active outbreaks now in six countries and millions of children at growing risk, UN children’s agency UNICEF has…Read original ↗
World · Sky NewsBoat carrying more than 90 capsizes
A boat carrying 90 passengers and five crew members has capsized on a lake in Zimbabwe, with rescue efforts under way, police say.Read original ↗
World · Nikkei AsiaFrom Taj Mahal to Amber Fort, India charges foreigners 10 to 20 times more
NEW DELHI -- Price gaps for admission to major Indian tourist attractions are widening, with foreign visitors paying many times more than citizens amiRead original ↗
Society · Malaysiakini