World

Nigeria sack Amodu, draw up Hiddink-led shortlist

Nigeria sack Amodu, draw up Hiddink-led shortlist

Nigeria football bosses on Friday announced the sacking of coach Shuaibu Amodu, publishing a short-list of coaches they hope will lead the ‘Super Eagles’ through the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Amodu had been under pressure even before Nigeria’s... (Continue reading)

Putin scolds party after rally exposes discontent

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin told his ruling party on Friday it must pay more attention to ordinary voters, just days after one of the biggest opposition protests in a decade. About 10,000 people attended a rally in the Baltic... (Continue reading)

Chinese FM urges patience in Iran nuclear talks

Chinese FM urges patience in Iran nuclear talks

China’s foreign minister on Friday urged the world to be patient and keep up diplomatic efforts with Iran to try and find a solution to Tehran’s nuclear ambitions. Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi told a gathering of the world’s top defense... (Continue reading)

Missionary leader to blame for kidnap case

Missionary leader to blame for kidnap case

Ten Baptist missionaries are facing kidnapping charges in Haiti for trying to take 33 children out of the country, and the lawyer for all the defendants is putting the blame on the group’s leader. Attorney Edwin Coq said Laura Silsby... (Continue reading)