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Nigeria gunmen kill 25 in raids on northwest villages

Gunmen from criminal gangs killed 25 people when they raided four villages in northwestern Nigeria in reprisals over military offensives on their hideouts, a local security official said Friday.

Nigeria gunmen kill 25 in raids on northwest villages

Russia warns West against 'direct escalation of tension' in Ukraine conflict

Russia warns West against 'direct escalation of tension' in Ukraine conflict

Biden: All jailed journalists should be released

Biden: All jailed journalists should be released

Starvation stalking Sudan's Darfur region as fighting intensifies

Starvation stalking Sudan's Darfur region as fighting intensifies

Death toll in China highway collapse reaches 48

The death toll from a collapsed highway rose to 48 after a section of the four-lane mountainous pass buckled in the wake of record rainfall and flooding.

Death toll in China highway collapse reaches 48

Blinken: Hamas should accept 'extraordinarily generous' Israeli truce offer

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he is hopeful Hamas will accept what he characterized as Israel’s “extraordinarily generous” offer for a cease-fire in Gaza

Blinken: Hamas should accept 'extraordinarily generous' Israeli truce offer

China's Xi to Visit Europe as Trade Tensions Rise

China's leader Xi Jinping kicks off a six-day trip to Europe this Sunday, his first visit to the continent since 2019. The trip will include stops in France, Serbia and Hungary.

China's Xi to Visit Europe as Trade Tensions Rise

US official says threat of 'large-scale massacre' in Sudan's Darfur is imminent

A senior U.S. official warned that more than 2 million people in El Fasher are under imminent threat of a “large-scale massacre” from a paramilitary group’s attack.

US official says threat of 'large-scale massacre' in Sudan's Darfur is imminent

Botswana pumps water into drying channels to aid stranded hippos

Herds of endangered hippos are stuck in drying ponds in Botswana's northwest as the El Nino-induced drought takes its toll on wildlife.

Botswana pumps water into drying channels to aid stranded hippos

Obstacles remain as women seek more leadership roles in America's Black Church

No woman had ever preached the keynote sermon at the Joint National Baptist Convention, a gathering of four historically Black Baptist denominations representing millions of people.

Obstacles remain as women seek more leadership roles in America's Black Church

Pro-Palestinian arrests shake campuses nationwide ahead of graduation

Protests are roiling college campuses nationwide as schools with graduation ceremonies next month face demands they cut financial ties to Israel because of the Israel-Hamas war.

Pro-Palestinian arrests shake campuses nationwide ahead of graduation

Thousands protest in Georgia against 'foreign agents' bill

Thousands of Georgians marched through the capital, Tbilisi, on Sunday, as protests built against a bill on "foreign agents" that the country's opposition said is authoritarian and Russian-inspired.

Thousands protest in Georgia against 'foreign agents' bill

China confronts Japanese politicians in disputed East China Sea area

China's coast guard confronted Japanese lawmakers in waters claimed by both countries in the East China Sea, China's embassy in Tokyo and Japanese media said Sunday.

China confronts Japanese politicians in disputed East China Sea area

Biden, Netanyahu discuss Israel-Hamas war, no sign of cease-fire

U.S. President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke by phone Sunday about the nearly seven-month war between Israel and Hamas militants in Gaza

Biden, Netanyahu discuss Israel-Hamas war, no sign of cease-fire

Ukrainian troops retreat, Russian forces advance, as Kyiv awaits weapons infusion

Ukrainian troops, outnumbered by Russian ground forces, are retreating from positions in eastern Ukraine as Russian troops advance westward.

Ukrainian troops retreat, Russian forces advance, as Kyiv awaits weapons infusion

Passage of harsh anti-LGBTQ law in Iraq draws diplomatic backlash

Human rights groups and diplomats criticized a law that was quietly passed by the Iraqi parliament over the weekend that would impose heavy prison sentences on gay and transgender people.

Passage of harsh anti-LGBTQ law in Iraq draws diplomatic backlash

Togo split over controversial reform on eve of vote

Togo today holds legislative elections after a highly divisive constitutional reform that opponents say paves the way for Gnassingbe to further extend decadeslong grip on power.

Togo split over controversial reform on eve of vote

Haiti police bolster security around palace ahead of transition

Haitian police deployed tear gas to move people back from a security perimeter around the National Palace while soldiers gripping rifles patrolled the international airport's diplomatic entrance

Haiti police bolster security around palace ahead of transition

US Senate passes bill to force TikTok divestment or ban

Senate voted to send legislation to President Biden that would require Chinese owner ByteDance to divest the short video app's U.S. assets within about nine months or face a Ban.

US Senate passes bill to force TikTok divestment or ban

Israel widens strikes, orders more evacuations in north of Gaza

Israeli forces stepped up attacks across Gaza on Tuesday as the Israel-Hamas war entered its 200th day.

Israel widens strikes, orders more evacuations in north of Gaza

UN: Guns fueling rape of children, women in war zones

The United Nations recorded 3,688 verified cases of rape, gang rape and abductions in conflict zones in 2023, an increase of 50 percent over 2022.

UN: Guns fueling rape of children, women in war zones

Cannabis a rare consensus issue ahead of US election

Marijuana use is a rare consensus issue in politically divided America, with polls showing that 88 per cent of Americans support at least partial legalisation.

Cannabis a rare consensus issue ahead of US election

US promises Ukraine swift munitions delivery as Russia advances on battlefield

The White House promises swift delivery of the approved $61 billion in aid to Ukraine as Russia’s recent gains on the battlefield threaten Ukraine’s defenses.

US promises Ukraine swift munitions delivery as Russia advances on battlefield

UNICEF: Three million children suffering brunt of Haitian gang violence

The head of the U.N. children's agency, UNICEF, said Monday that 3 million Haitian children impacted by rampant gang violence need humanitarian assistance

UNICEF: Three million children suffering brunt of Haitian gang violence

Flooding wreaks havoc across East Africa

Deadly floods are wreaking havoc in many parts of East Africa that face torrential rainfall, with Burundi calling for international help to deal with the aftermath.

Flooding wreaks havoc across East Africa

Cameroonian civil society groups, opposition launch mass voter registration campaign

The goal is to encourage disgruntled youths to register to vote before the August deadline and go to the polls in the presidential elections next year.

Cameroonian civil society groups, opposition launch mass voter registration campaign

Connected Africa Summit addresses continent's challenges, opportunities and bridging digital divides

Kenyan President William Ruto said bridging the technology gap is important for Africa's economic growth and innovation.

Connected Africa Summit addresses continent's challenges, opportunities and bridging digital divides

Britain, Germany call on Hamas to release hostages

Western diplomats called Tuesday for Hamas to release the remaining hostages it is holding in the Gaza Strip, as they marked 200 days since the Hamas attack on Israel.

Britain, Germany call on Hamas to release hostages

A year since Sudan war began, now aid groups warn of mass death from hunger

The conflict has been overshadowed by the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza Strip, which since October has caused a massive humanitarian crisis for Palestinians.

A year since Sudan war began, now aid groups warn of mass death from hunger

Supreme Court upholds Idaho ban on treatments for transgender minors

Idaho, now free to enforce its ban on the treatments for minors, can impose felony charges on doctors who ignore the block.

Supreme Court upholds Idaho ban on treatments for transgender minors

Zelenskyy calls for same defense from allies as Israel

Zelenskyy called on Western allies to display the same "unity" toward Ukraine as they did toward Israel when they thwarted an Iranian aerial assault against the Israeli skies.

Zelenskyy calls for same defense from allies as Israel

Biden meets Iraqi PM amid escalating Mideast tensions

As U.S. President Joe Biden hosted Iraq’s prime minister Monday, all eyes were on Iran, which over the weekend made a historic first strike on Israel.

Biden meets Iraqi PM amid escalating Mideast tensions

India's journalists intimidated into silence, says veteran broadcaster

When Modi came to power in 2014, India ranked 140 out of 180 countries on the RSF World Press Freedom Index. In 2023, it ranked 161, where 1 shows the best environment.

India's journalists intimidated into silence, says veteran broadcaster

Untying knots: Cambodian women face social judgment, depression after divorce

approximately 20% of Cambodian women faced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner during relationships including marriage.

Untying knots: Cambodian women face social judgment, depression after divorce

Sudanese farmers strive for food sufficiency as conflict rages

The war has created widespread hunger, as fields lay uncultivated and aid agencies struggle to reach millions of Sudanese displaced from their homes.

Sudanese farmers strive for food sufficiency as conflict rages

US President Joe Biden reaffirms Israel support after Iran attack

Iran's top military force says the attack was retaliation to an Israeli strike that killed several senior Iranian military commanders in Damascus on April 1.

US President Joe Biden reaffirms Israel support after Iran attack

Iran escalates conflict, attacking Israel; US forces help Israel to intercept Iranian projectiles

Iran has launched an aerial attack on Israel on Saturday night, escalating the Middle East Regional conflict as top military force says attack was retaliation to an Israeli strike.

Iran escalates conflict, attacking Israel; US forces help Israel to intercept Iranian projectiles

Israel says air defenses successfully blocked Iranian strikes

Israel says its air defenses were successful in defending against Iran’s strikes on the country while Tehran warned of further attacks if Israel retaliates.

Israel says air defenses successfully blocked Iranian strikes

Flooding in Kenya kills at least 13, displaces 15,000

Heavy rains pounding different parts of Kenya have led to the deaths of at least 13 people and displaced some 15,000, the United Nations says.

Flooding in Kenya kills at least 13, displaces 15,000

Botswana objects to G7-EU diamond-tracking system

Botswana is the world’s second-largest producer of diamonds after Russia. Its diamond exports last year were worth $7 billion.

Botswana objects to G7-EU diamond-tracking system

Nigeria's consumers upset at electricity rate hike

The decision to remove electricity subsidies is part of President Bola Tinubu's reform drives to ease pressure on the economy.

Nigeria's consumers upset at electricity rate hike

Activists urge Nigeria to refuse Shell's oil selloff plans

The SOMO report claims Shell is now selling its operations to domestic companies that may not have the capability to deal with the aging infrastructure and legacy of oil exploration.

Activists urge Nigeria to refuse Shell's oil selloff plans

Zuma can contest elections, South African court rules

Zuma’s lawyers argued in court Monday that because the former leader, who served just three months before being released on health grounds, was granted a remission, the ban did not apply.

Zuma can contest elections, South African court rules

91 killed as boat sinks off Mozambique coast

Rescuers had found five survivors and were searching for more, but sea conditions were making the operation difficult.

91 killed as boat sinks off Mozambique coast

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