Cape Town, South Africa – Eskom has temporarily withdrawn its staff from Site B in Khayelitsha after a violent attack occurred on Monday. The utility announced that two of its employees were assaulted by members of the community while carrying out operations in the X and XA sections of Site B. The employees reportedly had … Read more
ISTANBUL, Turkey – Following a disturbing attack on their players by Trabzonspor fans, Fenerbahce, one of Turkey’s renowned football clubs, is considering a significant course of action that could have far-reaching consequences in Turkish football. The turmoil erupted when Trabzonspor supporters wreaked havoc last weekend, invading the pitch and clashing violently with security personnel and … Read more
MINNEDOSA, MANITOBA – A man who pleaded guilty to a brutal attack on his partner in Minnedosa, Manitoba, is seeking to withdraw his guilty plea despite being described by a judge as committing an act of “stunning violence.” Wayne William Joseph Becks, 40, entered his guilty pleas to charges of assault and assault causing bodily … Read more
Ibadan, Nigeria – Oyo state governor, Seyi Makinde, has shed light on the reasons for the delay in the extradition of three Malians involved in the explosion at Bodija, Ibadan in January. Makinde cited Mali’s withdrawal from the Economic Community of West Africa States as the cause of the delay in the extradition process. The … Read more
Inukjuak, Quebec – A Quebec coroner’s report is recommending that judges take alcohol withdrawal into account when imposing sentencing conditions on offenders not to consume alcohol. The recommendation comes after the tragic death of a 31-year-old man from Inukjuak in Nunavik, who died from complications associated with acute alcohol withdrawal. The man had pleaded guilty … Read more