World News Digest
Russian news cameraman killed in eastern Ukraine
A cameraman for Russia’s Channel One television channel was killed overnight in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region, the channel said on Monday.
Displaced Pakistanis face Ramadan in camps
For half a million Pakistanis displaced by a military offensive, the prospect of fasting during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan amid severe food shortages...
Bad tweet: Dutch airline angers Mexico football fans
What was meant to be a joke has turned into a PR blunder for Dutch airline KLM after it angered Mexican football fans by taking to Twitter to celebrate...
North Korea preparing to try two American tourists
North Korea said Monday it is preparing to try two Americans who entered the country as tourists for carrying out what it says were hostile acts against...
Senior Australian bishop charged with child sex abuse
One of the most senior members of the Catholic Church in Australia has stepped down from his role after being charged with child sex abuse, the Church...
Concern over banned antibiotic superbug found in Australian chicken meat
Australian researchers have found evidence of a banned antibiotic in chickens for sale in major supermarkets and butchers.
China jails 113 in ethnic Xinjiang region
Chinese courts in the far west, ethnic region of Xinjiang have imprisoned 113 people for terrorism or other charges, according to a government-run news...
Syria threat could prompt changes at airports
The Obama administration may ask overseas partners to enhance security measures at airports and is weighing whether to do the same in the U.S.
Indonesia overtakes Brazil in forest losses despite moratorium
Indonesia has for the first time surpassed Brazil in clearing tropical forests and losses are accelerating despite a 2011 moratorium meant to protect wildlife...
In Mideast, sectarianism overtakes national identity as fighting blurs borders
Jihadists fighting in Syria and Iraq announced Sunday the establishment of a “caliphate,” referring to the system of rule that ended nearly...
Twitter record smashed by thousands during Brazil vs. Chile World Cup match
A record 16.3 million tweets were sent during Saturday’s World Cup game between Brazil and Chile, the most ever for a live event on the social network.
Double Dutch: Netherlands stuns Mexico at World Cup with controversial call
When a heavy-footed defender meets a delicate dandelion wisp of an attacker, the referee is going to blow his whistle.
Jesus Christ would back gay marriage, Sir Elton John says
Sir Elton John has revealed plans for a “very quiet” wedding—and said he believes Jesus Christ would support gay priests getting married.
Hong Kong wraps up unofficial democracy poll in defiance of Beijing
More than 780,000 voters in Hong Kong have cast their ballots on the last day of an unofficial referendum on electoral reforms, part of a civil campaign...
Woman arrested after attempt to kill spider
A woman in the U.S. has been arrested after she tried to kill a spider with fire, the media reported Saturday.
Man sets himself on fire in Japan in defence protest: witnesses
A Japanese man is recovering from severe burns after he set himself alight in protest of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s plans to ease limits of the...
Pistorius trial to resume tomorrow after a month of psychiatric tests
The murder trial of Oscar Pistorius resumes Monday after one month during which mental health experts evaluated the athlete to determine if he has an anxiety...
Jewish Museum shooting suspect appeals extradition
A French-Algerian man suspected of carrying out a deadly shooting at the Jewish Museum in Brussels is appealing a court decision to extradite him to Belgium,...
Pope leads long Vatican Mass after health setbacks
Looking tired but relaxed, Pope Francis has led his first major public ceremony after a spate of cancelled appointments due to health problems.
India detains two after deadly building collapses
Police in southern India have detained two construction company directors as rescuers continue the search for those trapped in the rubble of two weekend...
Israeli army targets Gaza militant sites in early morning strikes
Israel carried out air strikes on militant targets in the Gaza Strip on Sunday. The army said the air strikes were in retaliation for six rockets from...
China jails members of cult in crackdown
A Chinese court has found 25 members of a religious cult guilty of “acting illegally” in northwestern China, state television reported.
Nasa’s ‘flying saucer’ launched successfully, lands with a bump
A saucer-shaped space vehicle has successfully completed a US$150 million mission into the Earth’s atmosphere, but a massive parachute—intended...
Iraq takes delivery of second-hand Russian fighter jets
The Iraqi government has received a delivery of Russian-made fighter planes it hopes will turn the tide against Sunni rebels who have seized large parts...
Saudi king, in Ramadan message, vows to crush terrorists
Saudi King Abdullah, in a Ramadan message on Saturday, vowed to crush Islamist militants threatening the kingdom.
US company in Iowa churns out 100 cloned cows a year
Trans Ova Genetics is the only large US company selling cloned cows, producing about 100 cloned calves a year.
England fan bit fellow supporter’s ear off during game against Uruguay
Police are hunting an England fan who bit another fan’s ear off after the national side’s World Cup defeat against Uruguay.
Egyptian military backtracks on AIDS and Hepatitis C cure claims
Egypt’s military said Saturday that a device it claimed it invented to cure AIDS and hepatitis C needs six more months of testing.
Ukraine, Europe leaders talk with Moscow before ceasefire expires
As a ceasefire deadline looms, Ukraine’s President Petro Poroshenko is expected on the scheduled phone call to the Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Indonesia’s presidential front-runner battles the puppet image
Joko Widodo has stormed his way to the top rungs of leadership with a clean image and a reputation for competence.
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