As a student, Sanna Camara fled from the shots fired by the Gambian police. Now the journalist has followed the court proceedings against former Interior Minister Ousman Sonko in Bellinzona – as closely as he could. This is his view of the trial. By Sanna Camara (text) and Timo Kollbrunner (translation), 15.03.2024 When the president […]
An ‘extremely dangerous’ suspect, Andre Gordon, has been taken into custody in New Jersey following an hours-long standoff. A suspect has been taken into custody in New Jersey after allegedly shooting dead three family members, authorities have said, following an hours-long effort to detain him. Andre Gordon, 26, “surrendered peacefully”, Trenton Police Department spokeswoman Lisette […]
The Wall Street Journal report also says the Food and Drug Administration is helping to investigate the Facebook owner. US prosecutors in Virginia are probing whether Facebook-parent Meta’s social media platforms facilitated and profited from the illegal sale of drugs, according to a Wall Street Journal report. Citing documents and people familiar with the matter, the […]
People of colour cite a tradition of white allies risking everything to help them. By Benay Blend Published On 16 Mar 202416 Mar 2024 Twenty-one years ago today, an Israeli soldier drove an 80,000-pound (26,287kg) bulldozer over a 23-year-old woman from Olympia, Washington. Her name was Rachel Corrie, and she was part of an international team […]
Storming of hotel near Somalia’s presidential palace highlights resilience of the al-Qaeda affiliate. 15 Mar 2024 | Updated: 15 hours ago A 13-hour siege of a popular hotel near government buildings in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, has ended after the al-Shabab fighters who had taken control of the building were killed by security forces. “All the […]
The Nordic nation closed all border crossings with Finland last year after registering a surge in asylum seekers. Finland plans to adopt temporary legislation that will allow its border authorities to block asylum seekers seeking to enter its territory from Russia, the government has said. Finland closed all crossings on its 1,340km (830-mile) border with Russia late […]
Senators push to authorise additional visas for Afghans who worked with the US military and now face Taliban reprisals. By Joseph Stepansky Published On 15 Mar 202415 Mar 2024 Washington, DC – As the United States withdrew its troops from Afghanistan in 2021, millions of Afghans faced the prospect of life once more under Taliban rule. For […]
Willis is prosecuting Trump election interference case in Georgia but faced questions about her relationship with a colleague. A judge in Georgia has ruled that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis can remain on former President Donald Trump’s election interference case, but only if the deputy she had a romantic relationship with resigned his post. In […]
Expected wins at Georgia, Mississippi and Washington give each contender the delegate count needed to claim nomination at party convention. United States President Joe Biden and his predecessor, Donald Trump, are set for an election rematch in November after clinching their respective parties’ nominations. Primary elections in Georgia, Mississippi and Washington on Tuesday handed Biden the Democratic nomination and […]
‘Hasan’, who has spent most of his life in Britain, says he is relieved after rare ruling but remains worried for family in Israel. By Aina Khan Published On 13 Mar 202413 Mar 2024 Note: Hasan is a pseudonym. His identity is not being disclosed for his protection. London, United Kingdom – The United Kingdom has granted […]
