UN says international court needed for CAR war crimes

UN commission says tribunal presided over by international judges needed, warning situation may spiral into genocide.

Nearly 440,000 people remain displaced after two years of civil war in the Central African Republic [Al Jazeera]

An international tribunal should be set up to investigate war crimes in the Central African Republic (CAR), UN rights investigators have said.

Cahill brace sends Australia into Asian Cup semis

China beaten 2-0 in the quarters; South Korea also in the last-four after beating Uzbekistan.

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Tim Cahill came to Australia's rescue again, scoring two goals, one of them among the most spectacular ever seen at an Asian Cup, to lead the host-nation into the semi-finals.

Five cops held for taking N150,000 bribe

five policemen attached to the Anti-Robbery Squad of the Area M Police Command have been put in detention for allegedly taking a bribe of N150, 000 from a suspected fraudster.
It was gathered that the police officers had arrested the complainant, identified simply as Ifeanyi, for allegedly engaging in internet fraud.



 He was said to have been led to the nearest ATM to make withdrawal so as to be free of the

ROBIN THICKE PUTS Ex-Wife PAULA PATTON ON HOT SEAT

Paula Patton could have Robin Thicke by the short hairs … again — she’s being called to testify in the court battle over whether he ripped off “Blurred Lines” from Marvin Gaye.

Somali car bomb explodes outside Mogadishu hotel

 

 The SYL Hotel is home to many Somali government officials 

A car bomb has exploded in the Somali capital outside the gates of a hotel where Turkish delegates were preparing for the visit of their president.

DR Congo senate delays vote amid anti-Kabila protests

The Democratic Republic of Congo senate has delayed a vote on a national census which has sparked violent protests because it would delay elections.

Clashes continued on Thursday in the eastern city of Goma, with police reportedly firing live ammunition.
Human rights organisations say dozens have been killed, although this is disputed by the government.
Protesters say the plan is a move to ensure President Joseph Kabila extends his time in office.
The BBC's Maud Jullien in the capital, Kinshasa, says mobile internet and text services have been cut although fixed-line internet connections have been restored.

People were detained in Goma during protests which began on Monday

She says the capital is largely quiet, although the university has been sealed off after three days of violent protests.

Photos from the interior of Timaya's new home

Here are some photos from the interior of music star