World News, 22nd September, 2015

1. ASIA

Tourists Abducted in Southern Phillipines

Two Canadian tourists, a Norwegian resort manager and a Filipino woman have been kidnapped by unidentified gunmen from a popular resort island in the southern Philippines, the army has said.

Philippines army Captain Alberto Caber said on Tuesday that the four were taken at gunpoint during a raid late on Monday night on the Oceanview resort on Samal Island, near Davao City, the largest city on Mindanao island in the restive southern Philippines.

2. USA

Republican Presidential hopeful, Scott Walker drops out of race

Once considered a front-runner, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker has decided to end his campaign for US president amid dwindling contributions and plummeting poll numbers.

Unlike some rivals, the Republican had a large and costly campaign operation.

He topped polls in the beginning of 2015 but lost popularity as Donald Trump began to dominate the race.

3. Man accused of pushing Wife off Colorado cliff convicted of Murder

Federal prosecutors accused Henthorn of pushing his second wife, Toni Henthorn, off a cliff in Rocky Mountain National Park in September 2012 to get millions of dollars in insurance money. He has been found guilty of first degree murder.

4. AFRICA

Burkina Faso army to raid Coup leaders camp

Troops loyal to Burkina Faso’s deposed government said they were preparing to attack the Camp Naaba military base near the capital’s presidential palace, which is held by troops who staged a coup last week.

Loyalist troops have been massing in the capital on Tuesday and have told those behind the coup, which derailed a democratic transition process, to disarm and surrender by 10am (10am GMT) or face attack.

As the deadline expired, ex-spy chief General Gilbert Diendere held a press conference, saying he was still in charge and that he was awaiting the outcome of a ECOWAS summit in Abuja, Nigeria, where African leaders were discussing developments in Burkina Faso.

5. Still on Burkina Faso

At least 10 people have been killed and more than 100 injured in protests sparked by the coup.

Street protests erupted outside the presidential palace where the interim leaders were being held, with RSP officers firing shots to disperse demonstrators. At least 10 people have been killed and more than 100 injured in protests sparked by the coup, which came just weeks before what would have been the first election since longtime leader Blaise Compaore was ousted in a popular revolt last October after trying to extend his 27-year grip on power.

SPORTS

6. FOOTBALL

Chelsea Striker, Diego Costa charged with violent conduct

Chelsea striker Diego Costa has been charged with violent conduct by the Football Association after his side’s 2-0 win over Arsenal on Saturday.

Costa, 26, put his hands in the face of Arsenal centre-back Laurent Koscielny prior to clashing with Gunners defender Gabriel, who was sent off.

The FA has also charged Gabriel, 24, with improper conduct and both clubs with failing to control their players.

Arsenal are to appeal against Gabriel’s dismissal and three-match ban.

7. CRICKET

Indian cricket chief Dalmiya dies in hospital

Indian cricket supremo Jagmohan Dalmiya, who oversaw the country’s emergence as the game’s financial powerhouse, has died just months after his comeback at the helm of the national board.