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Mogadishu: White Sand, Blue Waters, Heaping Piles of 2019-01-10 12:53:46Before Somalia’s civil war, the shorelines of the capital were renowned for their wide beaches, cool breezes and pure blue ocean waters.  I

DR Congo Declares Surprise Election Win for Opposition 2019-01-10 12:36:00Election officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo have sparked surprise and outrage by naming an opposition candidate, Felix Tshisekedi, as the v

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DRC's Catholic Church Challenges Presidential Election Results 2019-01-10 10:34:49The Catholic Church in the Democratic Republic of Congo is challenging the official results of last month's presidential election, saying they do not

Healthy Baby Born to DRC Mom who Recovered 2019-01-10 08:29:08Congo's Health Ministry says a baby has been born to a mother who recovered from the Ebola virus — a bright spot in an outbreak that is th

DR Congo Opposition Leader Cries Foul After Tshisekedi 2019-01-10 03:33:09The runner-up of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s presidential election is dismissing the official results showing Felix Tshisekedi winning th

Felix Tshisekedi Declared Winner in DRC Election 2019-01-09 21:40:48After several days of intense speculation on the outcome of the DRC’s presidential elections, the country’s election board, CENI, proclaim

Savings But No Title Deed? Loans Help Kenyan 2019-01-09 16:15:22For the women of Tuluroba village's self-help group, the goal was simple: use their combined savings to buy cattle, fatten them and sell them to the

UN Alarmed at Uprooting of Civilians in Nigeria's 2019-01-09 15:25:42The United Nations voiced alarm on Wednesday at the uprooting of more than 30,000 Nigerians forced to flee the protracted war against Islamist insurge

The Challenges of Political Transitions in Africa - 2019-01-09 13:30:00In this episode of Straight Talk Africa host Shaka Ssali explores the way transitions of power take place in the continent. He is joined by Dr. Hashim

South Africa's ANC Facing Factionalism Ahead of Vote 2019-01-09 13:22:27South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) celebrated its anniversary this week by counting the party’s successes in the past 2

US Military Hits Somali Militants in 4th Airstrike 2019-01-09 12:32:59The United States military has killed six al-Shabab militants in Somalia, in the fourth airstrike there this week, according to the U.S. Africa Comman

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Man sets himself ablaze in Prague on 50th 2019-01-18 14:03:31The man set himself on fire in the same spot at the elevated top of the historic square where Jan Palach set himself ablaze in January 1969 in protest

Trump to meet North Korean official in the 2019-01-18 12:37:27President Trump will meet with a top North Korean official Friday afternoon, the White House confirmed

Germans urge Britain to remain in EU amid 2019-01-18 11:25:46Amid the ongoing Brexit impasse among British lawmakers, a group of prominent German including the woman in line to take over for Angela Merkel as cha

Zimbabwe shuts down internet amid violent crackdown 2019-01-18 11:00:49Zimbabwe has imposed an internet shutdown as demonstrators protesting a steep fuel increase were attacked by security forces, according to reports Fri

Migrant caravan freely crosses Mexican border after gates 2019-01-18 10:06:52Around 1,000 Central American migrants marched freely through the Guatemala-Mexico border on Friday after the gates were left wide open, with Mexican

Married Army Ranger, 26, dies in Afghanistan, becoming 2019-01-18 09:57:03Sgt. Cameron Meddock, 26, died in Landstuhl, Germany of injuries sustained from small-arms fire Jan. 13 in Badghis Province, Afghanistan. It was

Colombia's ELN rebels blamed for deadly car bombing 2019-01-18 09:35:17Colombia's last-remaining rebel group was responsible for Thursday’s brazen car bombing at a police academy in Bogota that killed 21 people, ac

Suspect, 20, arrested over rape and murder of 2019-01-18 09:20:22A 20-year-old man was arrested Friday in connection to the brutal death of Israeli student Aiia Maasarwe in the Melbourne on Wednesday.

The week in pictures, Jan. 12 - Jan. 2019-01-18 09:05:13Take a look at and enjoy some of the most evocative, momentous images captured around the world in the past seven days.

Indian woman, 60, chased to her death off 2019-01-18 08:46:10A 60-year-old woman has died after falling off a terrace in India while being chased by a gang of monkeys.

Iran State TV broadcaster to appear in DC 2019-01-18 08:39:30The Iran state TV broadcaster said to be held by the FBI reportedly will appear in court Friday in Washington, D.C.

Germany to consider blocking Chinese tech giant Huawei 2019-01-18 08:37:00The German government is considering blocking Chinese tech giant Huawei from its next generation mobile phone network, striking yet another blow to th

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A French Protester Is In A Coma After 2019-01-16 19:33:44'They shot us like rabbits'

ISIS Kills US Troops In Syria 2019-01-16 14:48:24At least two reportedly killed

El Chapo Allegedly Dropped A $100 Million Bribe 2019-01-16 10:13:50Nieto hasn't responded to the allegations

Here’s Why This Texas School Teacher Says He 2019-01-15 18:33:21'Wanted to go see exactly what the group was about'

Theresa May’s Brexit Deal Dies In A Historic 2019-01-15 16:22:14Historic defeat

Book Refutes Official Story About Thai Cave Rescue. 2019-01-15 15:47:04Involves handcuffs and drugs

‘A Great President’: Huawei’s Reclusive Founder Praises Trump 2019-01-15 13:56:38'I love my country, I support the Communist Party'

China Calls Trudeau ‘Irresponsible’ For Criticizing Canadian’s Death 2019-01-15 11:40:45'Extremely concerned'

Another Migrant Caravan Sets Out For US Border 2019-01-15 08:48:54'Tell Nancy and Chuck that a drone flying around will not stop them'

Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro Calls Brazil’s President A Modern 2019-01-14 19:09:02'We’ve got Brazil in the hands of a fascist'

Polish Mayor Dies Day After Being Stabbed At 2019-01-14 15:02:13'An act of inexplicable barbarism'

Crucified Ronald McDonald Enrages Arab Christians 2019-01-14 13:23:40'Illegitimate and cannot serve as art'

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Death Toll In Nairobi Hotel Complex Attack Rises 2019-01-16 17:40:42Gunfire continued into Wednesday morning, and dozens of trapped people were rescued overnight.

Theresa May Survives No-Confidence Vote In Her Government 2019-01-16 14:34:08May dismissed calls for a general election, saying it would be “the worst thing we could do."

Deadly Blast Strikes Near Patrol Of U.S.-Led Coalition 2019-01-16 10:04:42The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the morning attack.

Last Year's Central American Caravan Dwindles, New One 2019-01-15 22:44:17The latest caravan began Monday night with many women and children boarding buses bound for the Guatemalan border.

After May's Massive Brexit Defeat, What The Hell 2019-01-15 17:39:19A bluffer's guide to the next few days and weeks

UK Prime Minister Theresa May Faces No Confidence 2019-01-15 16:16:13The PM offered the vote following historic 230 vote defeat on her Brexit deal.

Theresa May Suffers Massive Brexit Defeat As MPs 2019-01-15 14:53:15The vote sent shockwaves across Europe.

American Among The 15 Killed In Nairobi Attack 2019-01-15 08:53:48Somali terror group al-Shabab has claimed responsibility for the attack.

How Tuesday's Big Brexit Vote Will Play Out 2019-01-15 06:09:30Prime Minister Theresa May faces defeat on her deal for Britain's exit from the EU.

Polish Mayor Dies After Being Stabbed In The 2019-01-14 05:36:27Gdansk Mayor Pawel Adamowicz was attacked Sunday by a 27-year-old ex-convict, officials said.

Black Box From Lion Air Jet That Crashed 2019-01-13 23:53:49The Boeing 737 plunged into the Java Sea in October, claiming 189 lives.

Chinese Tech Giant Huawei Fires Sales Director Accused 2019-01-13 04:35:26Polish authorities have accused Wang Weijing of spying on behalf of China.

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2 U.S. service members, 2 American civilians killed 2019-01-17 02:09:54Two U.S. service members and two American civilians were killed in a bomb blast in Syria, the U.S. military confirmed Wednesday.

WATCH: World News 01/16/19: 4 Americans Killed, 2019-01-16 21:48:31Coast Guard paychecks held hostage by shutdown; In letter, Pelosi suggests Trump postpone State of the Union

Pelosi suggests Trump delay State of the Union 2019-01-16 19:10:07House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has suggested to President Donald Trump that the State of the Union address be delayed until the government reopens.

Marine Corps vet sues sheriff's office, claiming she 2019-01-16 15:20:39A woman is suing an Illinois sheriff and several of his officers, claiming she was forcibly stripped and unlawfully detained in jail naked for nearly

Rescuers find hair of toddler who fell into 2019-01-16 10:29:05DNA of toddler who fell 350 feet inside a well in Spain has been found, days after the boy fell down, giving rescue teams hope that they are now close

Heavy rain causing concerns in West, wintry threat 2019-01-16 07:16:27About 3 inches of rain fell in the San Francisco Bay area in the past days.

WATCH: World News 01/15/19: AG Nominee Vowing 2019-01-15 22:33:29Day 25 of the government shutdown; Hotel terror attack in Kenya

WATCH: World News 01/14/19: Man Accused Of 2019-01-14 21:26:05Teachers in Los Angeles strike for the first time in 30 years; UCLA gymnast's entertaining floor routine

WATCH: World News 01/12/19: No Payday For 2019-01-14 10:28:36Shooting chaos at a New Jersey mall; Mystery kidnapping and ransom case of an American businessman

WATCH: World News 01/13/19: A Deadly Winter 2019-01-13 22:24:52A Washington Post report claims President Trump concealed details of talks with Putin; A mother and her long-lost daughter reunite after five decades

WATCH: World News 01/11/19: Oregon Middle School 2019-01-11 21:54:44Teen found 88 days after vanishing from Wisconsin home; Workers call for end to shutdown: 'We don't have any money'

WATCH: World News 01/10/19: Will Trump Declare 2019-01-10 21:52:01Many federal workers prepare to miss a paycheck; Trump's former lawyer to testify before Congress

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Islamic State claims Syria bombing that killed 2 2019-01-16 18:50:00An apparent suicide bombing in the northern Syrian city of Manbij on Wednesday killed two U.S. service members, a Defense Department contractor and a

Britain’s Theresa May seeks way forward on Brexit 2019-01-16 18:50:00British Prime Minister Theresa May late Wednesday remained determined to deliver Brexit amid political mayhem this week that brought overwhelming parl

Former Mexican president took $100-million ‘El Chapo’ bribe, 2019-01-15 22:10:00Two months before he became the president of Mexico in 2012, Enrique Peña Nieto accepted a $100-million bribe from Joaquin “El Chapo&rdqu

New migrant caravan leaves from Honduras 2019-01-15 20:35:00More than 1,000 Hondurans participating in the latest migrant caravan have begun heading by foot and in vehicles toward neighboring Guatemala with the

Britain's Theresa May faces no-confidence vote after crushing 2019-01-15 18:25:00British lawmakers on Tuesday overwhelmingly rejected Prime Minister Theresa May’s blueprint for separating from the European Union, throwing the

Some potential scenarios for Britain and the European 2019-01-15 17:15:00It’s been a long 2 ½ years since Britons narrowly voted to leave the European Union – and to many, it feels like a short 2½

Brazil's new president loosens gun ownership laws 2019-01-15 16:55:00President Jair Bolsonaro signed an executive order Tuesday making it easier for Brazilians to own guns, swiftly fulfilling a campaign promise that he

Former Ivory Coast President Gbagbo is acquitted of 2019-01-15 11:50:00Delivering a stinging defeat to prosecutors at the International Criminal Court, judges on Tuesday acquitted former Ivory Coast President Laurent Gbag

If it rejects Brexit deal, Parliament could harm 2019-01-14 19:45:00On the eve of lawmakers’ vote on her proposed Brexit deal, British Prime Minister Theresa May on Monday urged them to back the plan or risk &ldq

Thousands of Guatemalans protest in support of anti-corruption 2019-01-14 18:40:00Thousands of Guatemalans on Monday protested the government’s ongoing attacks on an international anti-corruption commission and recent efforts

Zimbabwe fuel protests grow violent; gas prices now 2019-01-14 15:20:00Burning tires blocked the streets as outraged Zimbabweans marched in the nation’s main cities Monday to protest the government’s sudden an

New anti-gay purge in Chechnya leaves 2 dead, 2019-01-14 14:40:00Two members of Chechnya’s LGBTQ community have died as a result of police torture and at least 40 have been arrested since the end of December i

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Congo rejects African Union demand to delay final 2019-01-18 14:05:43Democratic Republic of Congo rejected on Friday an African Union demand to delay announcing final results from its presidential election, compounding

Germany says both Russia, Ukraine must work to 2019-01-18 14:00:10German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas on Friday urged both Russia and Ukraine to do their part to de-escalate conflicts in eastern Ukraine and in the Sea

Protester's funeral becomes new flashpoint in Sudan unrest 2019-01-18 13:50:42Sudanese police clashed with mourners on Friday during the funeral of a 60-year-old protester who died from a gunshot wound sustained during a fifth w

Colombia blames ELN for car bomb, making renewed 2019-01-18 13:41:24Colombia's ELN rebel group was responsible for the car bomb attack against a police academy that killed at least 21 and injured dozens, the governmen

Europe's patience with Iran wears thin, tiptoes toward 2019-01-18 13:37:23In Tehran on Jan. 8 during a meeting with European envoys, Iranian officials abruptly stood up, walked out and slammed the door in an extraordinary br

UK's Prince Philip, 97, has hospital check-up after 2019-01-18 13:32:27Queen Elizabeth's 97-year-old husband Prince Philip has "no injuries of concern" Buckingham Palace said on Friday, after he visited hospital for a

Hundreds detained after Zimbabwe protests as U.N. denounces 2019-01-18 13:24:44Hundreds of Zimbabweans arrested during anti-government protests were detained on Friday on public order charges, as the United Nations urged an end t

Top North Korea envoy meets Trump at White 2019-01-18 13:18:42A top North Korean nuclear envoy met President Donald Trump at the White House after holding talks with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday in a

Germany, China pledge to open markets, deepen financial 2019-01-18 13:09:20Germany and China on Friday signed agreements to strengthen coordination in banking, finance and capital markets, and pledged to further open market a

Thousands walk with coffin of murdered Polish mayor 2019-01-18 12:59:15Carrying flags and candles in cold streets, thousands of Poles walked on Friday beside the coffin of Gdansk's former mayor Pawel Adamowicz who was st

U.N. chief says 'high time' for U.S.- North 2019-01-18 12:57:10United Nations chief Antonio Guterres on Friday pressed for denuclearization negotiations between the United States and North Korea to start again ser

Social Democrat Lofven wins Swedish PM race as 2019-01-18 12:56:26Sweden's parliament handed Social Democrat leader Stefan Lofven a second term in office on Friday, ending more than four months of deadlock after an