USA: Actor Charlie Sheen attacked by woman at his Malibu home

American actor Charlie Sheen was assaulted by a woman at his Malibu home, police in Los Angeles have said. The attack occurred on Wednesday about 13:00 local time (21:00 GMT),…

India: Drone struck cargo ship off Gujarat coast

A cargo ship was struck by a drone off the coast of the western Indian state of Gujarat on Saturday. The Liberia-flagged chemical products tanker was linked to Israel, according…

Kenya: President William Ruto’s tax regime sparking anger

Some Kenyans are mockingly referring to President William Ruto as Zakayo – Swahili for the biblical figure Zacchaeus, who is portrayed in the Christian holy book as a greedy tax…

France: 700 Airbus Atlantic staff sick after Christmas dinner

More than 700 Airbus Atlantic staff are believed to have fallen ill following the company’s Christmas dinner, health authorities in France have said. Workers from the aerospace group’s site in…

Nicaragua: Police arrests second bishop in crackdown on Church

Police in Nicaragua have arrested a bishop who expressed solidarity with a fellow bishop found guilty of treason. Isidoro Mora was taken away by police after he had told his…

Argentina: Authorities order protest organisers to cover security costs

Organisers of a protest against the economic reforms of Argentina’s new government will have to cover policing costs, the new government says. Security costs for the demonstration reached 60m pesos…

France: Authorities refuse to hand over ex-Burkina president’s brother

France has cancelled a ministerial decree which had authorised the extradition of the brother of the former president of Burkina Faso, back to his homeland. Paul François Compaoré, whose brother…

USA: Film star Vin Diesel accused of sexual assault by ex-assistant

US actor Vin Diesel’s former personal assistant is suing the Fast & Furious star, accusing him of sexual assault during the 2010 filming of Fast Five. A lawyer for the…

Czech Republic: Nation mourns victims of Prague University mass shooting

The Czech Republic is holding a day of national mourning for those killed in Thursday’s mass shooting at a Prague university. Flags on official buildings are being flown at half-mast…

Egypt: Red Sea users must protect it

Egypt says countries with access to the Red Sea have a responsibility to protect it and provide suitable conditions for freedom of navigation. On Tuesday, the US announced a 10-member…