Egyptian journalist’s retrial adjourned as UN warns of ‘assaults on press freedom’
Mada Masr editor-in-chief Lina Attalah is being tried on the charge of “publishing false news” and potentially faces imprisonment.
Four grizzly bears killed in Canada after fatal attack on mother and daughter
The sow and her three cubs were responsible for killing Jennifer Balcarras, 48, and her daughter Selah Reed, 20, earlier this month.
Kenya discharges last Ebola patient in major milestone towards virus-free status
The country begins a 42-day countdown to being declared Ebola-free, provided no new cases are recorded.
Hundreds of Italian schools hit by threats in suspected bomb hoax
Emails containing the false warnings were sent to schools in Rome, Naples, Vicenza, Florence, Pisa, Trieste and other Italian cities, officials say.
Eswatini gives illegal foreign businesses 12 months to leave
The law follows the growth of foreign-owned businesses in retail sector in rural areas.
Tearful Smith switches allegiance to Netherlands
Tatjana Smith, South Africa’s most decorated Olympian, switches allegiance to the Netherlands.
US warns Madagascar over growing military ties with Russia
US general warns the Sahel model-like security deal with Russia could lead to greater instability in Africa.
Kennedys sue to block Trump’s arch, arguing it would cast shadow on JFK’s grave
Nine members of the political dynasty say the 250ft structure would cast a shadow on gravesites.
Kennedys sue to block Trump’s arch, arguing it would cast shadow on JFK’s grave
Nine members of the political dynasty say the 250ft structure would cast a shadow on gravesites.
Headquarters of Haitian gang destroyed, El Salvador’s president says
The infamous 400 Mawozo gang was targeted by the El Salvador military which has deployed thousands of troops to combat Haiti’s gang violence crisis.
