A Vietnamese woman accused of killing Kim Jong-nam, the half-brother of North Korea’s leader, has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of causing hurt by potentially deadly means. A Malaysian court sentenced Doan Thi Huong to three years and four months in jail, starting from her arrest in February 2017. She is likely to be freed in May, said her lawyer. Ms Huong would have … Continue reading Kim Jong-nam murder: Vietnamese woman pleads guilty to lesser charge

Parliamentary and local elections have taken place in three areas of the Democratic Republic of Congo – three months after they were postponed. People voted in Beni and Butembo in the east of the country where more than 650 people have died from the Ebola virus. Elections were also held in Yumbi in western DR Congo – where they were postponed because of ethnic violence. … Continue reading Congolese vote in Ebola-hit areas

South Africa’s firebrand opposition leader Julius Malema has condemned the spate of attacks on African migrants in the coastal city of Durban, telling his supports: “There is no foreigner that took your jobs. If you fail in business, do not blame other people.” Mr Malema – the leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) – took a tough line against xenophobia while on the campaign … Continue reading Malema calls for end to xenophobic attacks

By Sugam Pokharel, CNN Dalai Lama: Compassion can be taught 07:34 New Delhi (CNN)The Dalai Lama describes it as “freedom in exile,” but it’s a “freedom” which has lasted longer than he likely ever dreamed about.Sixty years ago today, the Tibetan Buddhist leader set foot on Indian soil to begin his life as a refugee.After an unsuccessful revolt following the arrival of Chinese troops in Tibet, … Continue reading 60 years after exile, Tibetans face a fight for survival in a post-Dalai Lama world