World News Digest
Sweeping laws could usher in new age of anti-terror efforts for Canada
Newly tabled anti-terrorism legislation would give Canada’s spy agency more power to thwart a suspected extremist’s travel plans, disrupt bank...
Rare megamouth shark nicknamed ‘Toothless’ discovered in Philippines
A rare megamouth shark washed ashore dead in the Philippines this week, wildlife officials said.
Daredevil ice climbers become first to scale frozen Niagara Falls
A Canadian adventurer climbed into the history books Tuesday as the first person to scale the frozen waters of Niagara Falls. Will Gadd, 47, has been...
Nigeria military says NE town retaken from Boko Haram
Nigeria’s military on Friday said it had retaken the northeast town of Michika from Boko Haram after weeks of unrest that reportedly killed dozens...
Greece says will not cooperate with “troika” or seek aid extension
Greece’s new leftist government opened talks on its bailout with European partners on Friday by flatly refusing to extend the program or to cooperate...
Artillery fire kills at least 12 civilians in Donetsk
Artillery fire killed at least 12 civilians in the main rebel stronghold of Donetsk on Friday amid fierce fighting between pro-Russia separatists and government...
I’ll cut back on food to pay it: Pensioner Doug hit with ‘incorrect’ $7bn tax bill
A pensioner who received an unpaid bill of more than £4.7bn ($7bn) says the tax man must have mistaken him for a footballer.
Mitt Romney rules himself out of the 2016 race for the White House
Republican Mitt Romney revealed he is not running for the White House in 2016, in a surprise announcement on Friday.
‘Prime Evil’ apartheid-era assassin given parole ‘to help nation-building’
Apartheid death-squad leader Eugene de Kock, dubbed ‘Prime Evil’ for his role in the torture and murder of scores of black South African activists...
Fiji compensates victims of 1950s nuclear tests and slams ‘British bureaucrats’
Fiji’s Prime Minister has criticised the UK Government over its refusal to pay compensation to soldiers exposed to radiation during British nuclear tests...
Portugal legend Luis Figo officially joins the race to batter Blatter
Former Portugal international Luis Figo confirmed on Friday he has obtained the backing letters of six national football associations, with five being...
Management reshuffle planned after Google Glass axed for good
When Google announced it was halting sales of its Glass device earlier this month the firm’s message was upbeat: Glass was simply being “graduated”...
At least six people killed in Donetsk as shells hit queues for aid
At least six people have been killed after shells hit a cultural centre and a trolleybus in the Ukrainian city of Donetsk. People had been queuing for...
More dough than sense? Couple order pizza to be delivered 2,250km
A Canadian couple are going to extreme lengths as they prepare to watch Sunday’s Super Bowl by placing a pizza delivery order from their favourite...
I’ve been arrogant and conceited and now I’m sorry laments Justin Bieber
Pop star Justin Bieber has apologised for his recent bad behaviour, and says he is leaving behind his “arrogant” and “conceited”...
Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe elected chairman of the African Union
Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe was named as chairman of the African Union on Friday. The 90-year-old was elected by his fellow heads of state to replace...
Out of time? Families plead for lives of IS hostages as swap hopes fade
Japan and Jordan were working closely on Friday to find out what had happened to a journalist and shot-down fighter pilot, respectively, held by the militant...
Disney adds diversity with Elena, its first Latina princess
Princess Elena of Avalor, a “confident and compassionate teenager,” will be introduced next year as Disney’s first Latina princess, Nancy...
‘Prime Evil’ apartheid-era assassin given parole ‘to help nation-building’
Apartheid death-squad leader Eugene de Kock, dubbed ‘Prime Evil’ for his role in the torture and murder of scores of black South African activists...
China not lovin’ plan for McDonald’s on famed West Lake
U.S. fast food giant McDonald’s has served up a super-sized order of controversy by proposing a branch in a historic building in one of China’s...
Andy Murray defends fiancee Kim S(w)ears after apparent foul-mouthed outburst
Andy Murray has defended his fiancee Kim Sears after she was caught on camera during his tense Australian Open semi-final win apparently swearing at the...
Greek government set for first talks with eurozone partners
Greece’s new anti-austerity government is set to hold its first talks Friday with its eurozone partners about its ambitions to secure a reduction...
Disney do their Latin homework and unveil Princess Elena of Avalor
Disney Junior has a new princess. Elena of Avalor will be introduced next year as Disney’s first Latina princess, Nancy Kanter, Executive Vice President...
AFC chief denies reports of move to oust Australia
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) chief has denied reports that the AFC is looking to expel Australia.
Google takes hit on slower-than-expected growth
Google profit jumped in the recently ended quarter, but the leap fell short of market expectations as smartphone-centric lifestyles brought with them a...
Families plead for lives of IS hostages as swap hopes fade
A deadline of sunset Thursday for a possible prisoner swap purportedly set by the Islamic State group holding a Japanese journalist and a Jordanian military...
Dead man walking: The late Larry Markwood appointed as a board member
Officials in western Pennsylvania are trying to figure out how a man who’s been dead for more than two years wound up being reappointed to a county...
Life’s a gas for record-breaking balloonists heading for Mexico
Two pilots soaring over the Pacific Ocean have made history by surpassing an official world distance record for human flight in a gas balloon. The Two...
Dead man walking: The late Larry Markwood appointed as a board member
Officials in western Pennsylvania are trying to figure out how a man who’s been dead for more than two years wound up being reappointed to a county...
Disney do their Latin homework and unveil Princess Elena of Avalor
Disney Junior has a new princess. Elena of Avalor will be introduced next year as Disney’s first Latina princess, Nancy Kanter, Executive Vice President...
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