Bruce Springsteen has cancelled a concert in North Carolina, joining business groups in condemning a state law that rolls back protection for gay and transgender people. The law invalidated several local anti-discrimination measures that protected gay and transgender people. It also requires people to use public toilets that correspond to the sex listed on their birth certificates. Major companies like ...

An explosion and blaze sparked by fireworks have killed at least 100 people at a Hindu temple in the Indian state of Kerala, police say. The fireworks, which were to be used to celebrate a local new year festival, exploded about 03:30 (22:15 GMT Saturday), local media say. A building at the temple then collapsed, causing many of the deaths. ...

Jordan Spieth will begin the final day at the Masters with a one-shot lead but playing partner Rory McIlroy’s bid faltered on day three at Augusta. In a tough breeze, 22-year-old Spieth carded a one-over 73 to lead for a record seventh consecutive round. Smylie Kaufman will play with his fellow American on Sunday, with former champion Bernhard Langer and ...

Operation Young  Vote (OYV) has reiterated the need for youths in the country to refuse being used as tools for violence ahead of this year’s general elections. Executive Director Guess Nyirenda says his organization is wary that youths usually become victims of unscrupulous politicians who use them to incite violence during election time. He says organization condemns such a practice ...

The Press Association of Zambia (PAZA) is hopeful that as parliament resumes its sittings next week, it will table the Access to Information Bill. PAZA Executive Secretary Patson Phiri says Zambian media needs legislation to protect their rights to free speech. Mr. Phiri says in any democracy free speech is paramount and affords the media a chance to debate and ...

Disability HIV/AIDS Human Rights Programme Director Elijah Ngwale has appealed to government to channel more resources to the education of persons with disability in the country. Mr. Ngwale wants government to do this especially for the blind. He believes that if the country is serious about getting rid of blind beggars from the streets, efforts must be made to provide ...

The Zambia Consumer Association (ZACA) says retailers that are restricting the sale of mealie meal amidst a countrywide shortage are justified. ZACA Information and Publicity Officer Juba Sakala says this is especially given the demand of mealie meal in the Country currently. Mr. Sakala says his association supports retail stores that are restricting buying of mealier meal to not more ...

Actor Charlie Sheen is facing a police investigation over claims he made threats against an ex-girlfriend, who is suing him for assault and battery. The National Enquirer and RadarOnline reported a 35-minute recording, apparently of the actor, making threats about former porn star Scottine Ross. Ms Ross has taken legal action against Sheen, claiming he physically abused her and had ...

Aston Villa are all but relegated after a defeat by Bournemouth – their eighth in a row – left them 15 points from safety with five games left. Steve Cook’s close-range finish set the visitors on their way before Joshua King scored after a defensive mix-up. Jordan Ayew reduced the deficit with a powerful shot beyond Artur Boruc. Villa need ...

Four of six men arrested on Friday over last month’s attacks in Brussels have been charged with terror offences. The four include key suspect Mohamed Abrini, who was also wanted in connection with the attacks in Paris that killed 130 people last November. The prosecutors could not confirm whether Abrini was the “man in the hat”, the third bomber seen ...