Iran's ex-president Ahmadinejad denies report of Israeli recruitment

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's office called allegations of Mossad contacts and house arrest completely false and accused the newspaper of publishing fabricated reports.

South Africa anti-migrant group says one of its leaders 'assassinated'

Andile Somgxada, who led the group in Gauteng, was shot while leaving his home early this month and succumbed to his wounds, according to media reports.

European Union announces restrictions on trading Sudanese gold

The European Union has introduced new sanctions targeting Sudan’s gold trade and restricting access to chemicals used in gold mining.