Colombians voted in rejection of Farc peace deal

Voters in Colombia have rejected a landmark peace deal with Farc rebels in a shock referendum result, with 50.24% voting against it.The deal was signed last week by President Juan Manuel Santos and Farc leader Timoleon Jimenez after…

Iran to prosecute 40 officials for having high salaries

Iran’s auditors said Sunday that around 400 public sector officials face prosecution over their exorbitant salaries — a scandal used by hard-liners to tarnish the government ahead of next year’s election.A report by the Audit Court…

Death toll of Ethiopia’s festival stampede rises to 52

Fifty-two people were killed and many more injured in Ethiopia's Oromia region during a protest at a religious festival, the government says.Some died in a stampede after police employed tear gas, rubber bullets and baton charges,…

Kim Kardashian robbed of millions at gunpoint in Paris

Kim Kardashian was robbed at gunpoint at a luxury residence in Paris by at least two men dressed as police officers, her publicist and police say.A police spokesman said the haul from the robbery, mostly jewellery, was worth several…

Aleppo is a living hell, said UN Humanitarian Chief

Syrian city of Aleppo are enduring a "living hell", the UN humanitarian chief has said, as fighting rages on.Stephen O'Brien urged the warring parties to allow the evacuation of hundreds of people who need urgent medical care.…