Clashes erupt at demonstrations in Bahrain

Sunni-ruled country sees more unrest over arrest of main Shia opposition politician for alleged incitement of violence.

Most of Bahrain's protests until Thursday had been confined to Shia areas in the suburbs [Reuters]

Anti-riot police and hundreds of demonstrators keeping up daily protests to demand the release of Bahrain's main Shia opposition leader have clashed in villages near Manama, witnesses said.

Palestinians submit application to join ICC

Ambassador to UN has formally submitted documents for membership of the Hague-based International Criminal Court.

The Palestinians intend to pursue a war -crimes case against Israel for its actions in Gaza last year [AFP]

The Palestinian ambassador to the UN has formally submitted Palestine's application to join the International Criminal Court to the UN secretary-general.

Armed tribesmen clash with troops in Yemen

Officials say six soldiers and two tribesmen killed in Marib as Houthis tighten security in Sanaa for religious event.

Houthis have boosted security measures and public deployments in the capital Sanaa [Reuters]

Several army tanks and armoured vehicles have been seized by armed Sunni tribesmen opposed to the Yemen's Shia Houthi fighters, officials say.

Saudi King Abdullah's condition 'stable'

Monarch, who is suffering from pneumonia, temporarily needed help to breathe through tube, royal court says.

Markets keep a close watch on the health of the leader of the world's biggest oil producer [Reuters]

Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz is suffering from pneumonia and temporarily needed help to breath through a tube, but the procedure was successful and his condition is now stable, according to the royal court.

23 Year Old Chops Off His Mother’s Head because of Her “Nagging”

This story is really an unfortunate way to ring in the new year.
A 23 year old man in Florida, identified as Christian Jose Gomez, was arrested on New Year’s Eve for decapitating his mother with an axe. He is schizophrenic.

Asari Dokubo comes for Buhari again

Lol at Kunu drinking, How rude!

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Appeal Court frees Erastus Akingbola of N47.5billion theft charge

According to a report by PM News, a Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos has quashed the 22-count charge brought against the former Managing Director of Intercontinental Bank Plc, Dr. Erastus Akingbola by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The EFCC had alleged that Akingbola stole N47.5 billion belonging to the bank. The report below...