
Palestinian-American boy fatally stabbed near Chicago had celebrated his 6th birthday just 8 days earlier
In the photograph that introduced millions of people to Wadea Al-Fayoume for the first time, the kindergartener is seen celebrating his sixth birthday at his home near Chicago.
2023-10-17 12:28

Maldives country profile
Provides an overview of the Maldives, including key facts about this Indian Ocean country.
2023-10-16 16:47

Kenya's 'fake lawyer' thanks his supporters
The nation is gripped by the man said to have won several cases despite not being qualified.
2023-10-15 23:48

New earthquake hits western Afghanistan
US seismologists say the magnitude 6.3 quake was in the Herat province already devastated by recent tremors.
2023-10-15 12:52

Israel country profile
Provides an overview of Israel, including key dates and facts about this country in the Middle East.
2023-10-13 20:48

China deported 'large number' of N Korean defectors - Seoul
Sources in China said that up to 600 defectors were put on trucks and forcibly sent back on Monday.
2023-10-13 16:49

Nigeria diphtheria outbreak kills 600
A health official says it is "heart-wrenching" to see children suffer from a preventable disease.
2023-10-12 18:59

Ugandan MPs reject birth control for 15-year-old girls
The deputy speaker calls the idea "devilish", saying it is not the way to tackle teenage pregnancy.
2023-10-11 22:20

Liberians await election results as George Weah and Joseph Boakai vie for presidency
Turn-out was reportedly high in Tuesday's tightly contested presidential and parliamentary poll.
2023-10-11 20:23

South Africa egg shortage: How poultry products became a hot commodity
Millions of chickens have been killed amid one of the worst bird flu outbreaks to hit the country.
2023-10-11 09:50

Liberia elections: Voters head to polls as George Weah faces Joseph Boakai
President George Weah is facing a strong challenge from the opposition in his bid for a second term.
2023-10-10 13:23

Mbankolo landslides kill 30 in Cameroon capital Yaoundé
Rescue efforts are hampered by flooding, forcing locals to pull out bodies with their bare hands.
2023-10-09 20:56