North Korea leader 'to visit Russia'

Kim Jong-un accepts invitation from the Kremlin to attend Word War II memorial in Moscow, South Korean media reports.

North Korea and Russia have been looking to boost ties [Reuters]

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has confirmed he will attend celebrations in Russia in May marking the Soviet victory over Germany in World War II, South Korea's Yonhap news agency said, citing a Kremlin spokesman.

Rights group: Israeli bombing of Gaza homes was policy

Report by Israeli rights group B'Tselem accuses Israel of deliberately bombing Gaza homes while occupants were inside.

Tens of thousands of Palestinians in Gaza remain homeless since Israel destroyed their homes last summer [Reuters]

An Israeli rights group has criticised the government for what it called a deliberate policy of launching air strikes on homes that killed hundreds of civilians during last year's Gaza war.

Passengers Miss Flight As Jonathan Arrives Abuja

The road to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International airport, Abuja, was blocked to allow smooth passage for President Goodluck Jonathan and his entourage and caused many passengers travelling to various destinations across the country early yesterday morning to miss their flights. 

According to Daily Trust, the blockage resulted in a traffic logjam on both sections of the road, as passengers hurrying to catch morning flights were held up for over two hours.

Jordan 'ready to swap' inmate for pilot held by ISIL

Efforts to free Jordanian pilot and Japanese journalist comes after ISIL threatens to kill the two within 24 hours.

About 200 relatives of captured Jordanian pilot protested outside the prime minister's office in Amman [AP]

Rights group: Israeli bombing of Gaza homes was policy

Report by Israeli rights group B'Tselem accuses Israel of deliberately bombing Gaza homes while occupants were inside.

Tens of thousands of Palestinians in Gaza remain homeless since Israel destroyed their homes last summer [Reuters]

An Israeli rights group has criticised the government for what it called a deliberate policy of launching air strikes on homes that killed hundreds of civilians during last year's Gaza war.

Spanish priests charged over child sex abuse

Ten Catholic priests among those indicted in case brought after Pope Francis corresponded with one of victims.

Several of the priests linked to the child abuse scandal in Granada were arrested in Novemeber [Reuters]

Ten Catholic priests and two church lay workers in the southern Spanish city of Granada have been charged with child sexual abuse, in a case brought after Pope Francis corresponded with one of the victims, court documents showed.

Japan seeks help from Jordan on ISIL hostage

Efforts to free Japanese journalist and Jordanian pilot comes after ISIL threatens to kill the two within 24 hours.

About 200 relatives of captured Jordanian pilot protested outside the prime minister's office in Amman [AP]

Japan is seeking help from the Jordanian government after the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIL) group released a new video threatening to kill Japanese journalist Kenji Goto and Jordanian pilot Muath al-Kaseasbeh held hostage within 24 hours.