Debbie Purdy: Right-to-die campaigner dies

Debbie Purdy fought for a number of years to clarify the law on assisted suicide 

Right-to-die campaigner Debbie Purdy, who won a landmark ruling to clarify the law on assisted suicide, has died.

Mumbai attack 'leader' wins Pakistan appeal

 

The attacks in Mumbai lasted almost 60 hours, and saw numerous public buildings and locations attacked 

The alleged leader of the 2008 militant attacks on Mumbai has won an appeal against his detention in Pakistan.

Gmail access appears to be blocked in China

 

Reports indicate Chinese users can no longer use third-party services to access Gmail 

Easy access to Google's email service Gmail is now blocked in China, according to reports.

Using Gmail directly via Google's site has been impossible in the country for some time, but locals had still been able to use third-party apps, such as Microsoft Outlook, to use the service.
However, Google's own data indicates such traffic took a nosedive on Friday and has not recovered since.

VP candidate Prof Osinbajo takes his campaign to the streets of Obalende

APC Vice Presidential candidate Prof Yemi Osinbajo was in Obalende, Lagos on Saturday Dec. 27th to  campaign for his party.

Cameroonian Soldiers Go After Nigerians In Bakassi

 
The Cameroonian military has started going after Nigerians in the Bakassi peninsula suspected of evading taxes.
According to a fresh fish retailer, Na Eric, ever since Cameroon gained sovereignty over the peninsula, Nigerians in Bakassi have frequently been harassed by Cameroonian soldiers.
Cameroon gained total control of the peninsula in August 2013, though most inhabitants in the oil-rich area are Nigerians.
A provisions store owner in the area, Stanley Obi said they don’t understand Cameroon’s tax laws as he has seen an array of people seeking payments.
He added that a curfew was imposed on the peninsula last week following disputes between businessmen and groups of tax collectors.
Details on Leadership.

Theatre duo admit insulting Thai royalty

Two activists plead guilty to insulting Thailand's royalty in play they performed about the 1973 uprising.

Two Thai activists have pleaded guilty to charges of insulting the country's monarchy in a play they produced about a student uprising four decades ago.
The two, a university student and a recent graduate pleaded guilty on Monday to the charges which carry a punishment of three to 15 years in prison.

Patiwat Saraiyaem and Pornthip Munkong were involved in a play that was performed at Bangkok's Thammasat University in October 2013 and revolved around a fictional monarch and his adviser. "The Wolf Bride," was marking the anniversary of a successful 1973 anti-dictatorship uprising led by students.

Shia pilgrims die in Iraq suicide bombing

At least 21 people killed and 35 others injured in blast at tent in the Taji area north of Baghdad.

A suicide bomber has killed at least 21 people in an attack on Shia pilgrims north of Baghdad, officials and a survivor of the blast have said.
Monday’s attack in the Taji area, which targeted a tent serving refreshments to pilgrims, also wounded at least 35 people.