Saudi Arabia publicly flogged liberal blogger and activist accused of ‘insulting Islam’

Saudi Arabia has been condemned for publicly flogging liberal blogger and activist Raif Badawi, who was accused of insulting Islam.

Amnesty International confirmed to The Independent that Badawi, who was sentenced to 1,000 lashes, received the first round of 50 in a public flogging after Friday prayers, which it says continue every Friday for 20 weeks.

Ukraine rebel Zakharchenko 'rejects truce talks'

Rebels in Donetsk: Just days ago the rebels repulsed a government assault at the airport

The main pro-Russian rebel leader in eastern Ukraine says his troops are on the offensive and he does not want truce talks with Kiev.

Australian Open: Federer Losses Out

Manuel Ndimele, 24 minutes ago

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The four time Australian Open winner, lost out on four sets, 6-4 7-6 (7-5) 4-6 7-6 (7-5).

Seppi had started off well and won the first two sets with Federer fighting to still be in the match.
The 33 year old Swiss then won the third set but Seppi held on to defeat the legend.
“I just tried my best and it was one of my best matches for sure,” said Seppi.

Tragedy: Ghastly Accident In Lagos Claims Several Lives

Reports reaching us say that a ghastly accident has just occurred in ketu area of Lagos, Nigeria.
The sad incident occurred in the early hours of this morning, precisely

Glo Super 4: Anaezemba keen to shine with Enyimba

Nzube Anaezemba says he expects that this year’s Glo Premier League Super-4 Tournament will be a much more enjoyable tournament  for him compared to last season’s experience.

Ayodele Fayose Got Warning From APC

The Governor of the Ekiti State Ayodele Fayose got warning from the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) against disrupting or interfering in any way with the APC presidential campaign rally in Ado-Ekiti on Saturday, January 24^th.

Cowards In Military Stall Anti BH Fight - Col. Dasuki

National Security Adviser (NSA), Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd), said in London that Nigeria’s counter-terrorism campaign is hampered by “cowards” within the military.

Sambo Dasuki

According to The Nation, Dasuki who spoke January 22 at the Chatham House think-tank in the British capital, insisted: