Articles By Umberto Bacchi

Taliban US Afghanistan

From Politics & Policy 5:51 pm

Afghanistan War: US and Taliban End 12-Year Standoff to Negotiate Peace in Doha

President Hamid Karzai hopes to transfer talks from Qatar to Afghanistan after peace talks launched.

Delphine Boel King Albert

From Politics & Policy 4:53 pm

Belgium: King Albert’s ‘Disowned Natural Daughter’ Delphine Boel Seeks Recognition in Court

Renowned sculptor has summoned the monarch, Prince Philippe and Princess Astrid to get a DNA test.

India Monsoon

From Society 2:44 pm

India’s Record Monsoon: Floods and Landslides Kill More Than 70 [PHOTOS]

Northern Uttarakhand state is the worst hit, after 37cm of rain fell over the capital Dehradun in 24 hours.

Ji Yingnan Fan Yue

From Politics & Policy 2:07 pm

Dumped Chinese TV Host Ji Yingnan Reveals ‘Treacherous Official’ Fan Yue's Lavish Lifestyle

Angry Chinese mistresses play a pivotal role in exposing corruption in Communist Party

Michael Applebaum arrested

From Politics & Policy Jun 17

Montreal's Anti-Corruption Mayor Michael Applebaum Arrested for Fraud

Quebec's special anti-graft police detain mayor over real-estate projects.

Silvio Berlusconi EU

From Politics & Policy Jun 17

Silvio Berlusconi Urges Italian Government to Break EU Austerity Measures

Italy’s ex-PM said Enrico Letta’s government should exceed EU's 3% deficit limit.

Mumbai Monsoon

From Society Jun 17

India Monsoon Chaos: Entire Building Washed Away in Uttarkashi [VIDEO]

In India’s northern Uttarakhand state tens are missing as downpours triggered floods and landslides

China french wine

From Politics & Policy Jun 17

France: Bordeaux’s Vinexpo Wine Show Marred by Racist Bottle Attack on Chinese Student

Race assault adds to French winemakers' fears about £500m export market with China.

Chris Kreis shark

From Society Jun 14

Teenager Chris Kreis Rides 30-foot Whale Shark [VIDEO]

19-year-old dived to ride whale shark off Florida’s Captiva coast in the Gulf of Mexico

Elena Skordelli

From Politics & Policy Jun 14

Sacked TV Anchor Elena Skordelli Ordered Killing of ‘Cyprus’ Rupert Murdoch’

Skordelli and her brother Tasos Krasopoulis ordered the slaying of media tycoon Andy Hadjicostis.