More than 7,000 migrants detained in Libya
Between 7,000 and 8,000 migrants mostly from sub-Saharan Africa are being held in Libyan detention centres after entering the country illegally, an official say. Video provided by AFP
Ukraine rebels roll out banned tanks on WWII Victory Day
More than 10,000 people waving Russian flags and carrying portraits of Stalin watch tanks roll through Ukraine’s de facto rebel capital Donetsk in celebration of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany. Video provided by AFP
Raw: Moon claims victory in South Korea election
Liberal candidate Moon Jae-in was leading the South Korean presidential election with 60 percent of votes counted. (May 9)
U.S. to arm Kurds in fight for Raqqa, the Syrian capital of ISIS
President Trump has authorized the Pentagon to arm Kurdish forces fighting the Islamic State , a move certain to cause friction with NATO ally Turkey.
Overnight, Irish town’s beach reappears – after being gone for 33 years
In 1984, storms washed away all the sand at Dooagh, Achill Island in Ireland. For years, it has been a bare and rocky coastline. But after a recent freak tide, it’s back!
Raw: Exploding fireworks kill at least 12 in Mexico
An errant firecracker landed on a cache of fireworks and touched off a powerful explosion at a home in central Mexico, killing at least 12 people and injuring 30 more, authorities said on Tuesday. (May 9)
Tillerson to discuss Syria crisis with Russian counterpart
WASHINGTON – Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will meet this week with Russia’s top diplomat as the two countries try to salvage a relationship that Tillerson says is worse than at any time since the Cold War.
South Korea’s new president Moon Jae-in could rattle U.S. relations
Moon has questioned sanctions against North Korea and wants closer relations with the North.
S.Korea: Moon cheered by supporters after exit poll predicts win
Left-leaning former human rights lawyer Moon Jae-In won South Korea’s presidential election by a landslide Tuesday, according to an exit poll, sealing the momentum for change after a tumultuous scandal. Soon after the exit poll was released, Moon’s supporters gathered in Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul, where millions of people had taken part in candlelit demonstrations to demand Park Geun-Hye’s removal. Video provided by AFP
