Nigerian official says new leader of ISIL-linked group killed
Nigeria’s national security adviser says Malam Bako, leader of the Isalmic State in West Africa Province, 'taken out'.
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Mali denies asking Islamic body to negotiate with al-Qaeda
Negotiations would have marked the first time the government formalised dialogue with such groups.
Ethiopia hits Tigray in fourth day of air raids
Gov't says attack targeted training site used by Tigrayan forces, but TPLF says attack hit Mekelle University.
Pain at the pump: Turks brace for double-digit gas as lira tanks
The lira fell as much as 1.5 percent to a record low of 9.6625 per dollar on Friday.
‘A shining light’: EU leaders bid farewell to Merkel at summit
Political leaders praise outgoing German chancellor as a 'compromise machine' and 'compass' of the European project.
China’s Evergrande pulls back from default with bond payment
The property giant now has at least another week to deal with its debt crisis.
Syria, Iran on agenda as Putin hosts Israel’s new PM in Russia
Meeting in Sochi marks first in-person talks between the two world leaders.
US regulator approves expansion of COVID vaccine boosters
CDC recommends boosters for some Moderna and Johnson & Johnson shot recipients, clears 'mix and match' booster shots.
As UK resists COVID measures, experts fear ‘devastating winter’
Scientists say action is urgently needed as the infection rate spirals and virus deaths rise to six-month high.
Will Britain give citizenship rights to all Chagos islanders?
Britain expelled thousands in the late 60s to make way for a US base. Now, their descendants are left in limbo.
Somalia leaders strike deal on long-delayed election process
Somalia was meant to choose a new president this month, but a dispute between president and PM halted the process.
Eswatini bans protests as tensions flare amid pro-democracy calls
The ban comes as absolute monarchy is gripped by new round of deadly protests calling for democratic reforms.
WHO says COVID may have killed 180,000 health workers
UN agency steps up calls for governments to do more to protect and support workers as the pandemic continues to grow.
US to launch Amazon-wide pact to reduce deforestation: Blinken
During visit to Colombia, Blinken announces initiative that will include financial support for protected areas.
Barbados elects first-ever president, replacing British monarchy
The former British colony will replace the UK's Queen Elizabeth as its head of state and become a republic.
US stocks rise to all-time high lifted by solid corporate results
With stocks flying high, traders are bracing for market swings in the face of rising price pressures.
Judge says US held Afghan man unlawfully at Guantanamo Bay
Asadullah Haroon Gul was denied access to a lawyer, held for 14 years at Guantanamo without charge; now ordered freed.
Haiti gang leader threatens to kill American missionary hostages
Officials have said 400 Mawozo gang is demanding $1m per hostage in ransom to release 17 members of missionary group.
Minnesota ex-cop resentenced to 57 months for killing woman
Mohamed Noor claims he feared for his safety and that of his police partner when he shot the unarmed woman.
US Fed bans officials from buying stocks after ethics scandal
The scandal recently led to the departure of two regional presidents and diminished confidence in the US central bank.