Children among 26 people dead in Nigeria boating accident
At least 26 people, mostly women and children died when a boat carrying more than 100 farmers capsized early Sunday in north-central Nigeria, the region's second boat tragedy in three months, authorities said.
2023-09-11 23:59
Renowned conductor allows climate activists to address crowd at Swiss music festival
A famed Russian conductor allowed climate protesters who disrupted a performance at a classical music festival in Switzerland to address the crowd, despite grumbling from some members of the audience.
2023-09-11 23:20
Ethiopia says it has filled the reservoir on its highly controversial Blue Nile megadam project
Ethiopia announced on Sunday it had completed the fourth and final phase of filling a reservoir for its huge and controversial hydroelectric power plant on the Blue Nile, a project that Egypt and Sudan have long opposed.
2023-09-11 19:28
Earthquake damages centuries-old sites in Marrakech but spares modern city
A small mosque at the heart of the Marrakech Medina in the city's historical quarter was a treasured place of prayer for the hundreds of traders working at the busy market outside.
2023-09-11 18:49
Kim Jong Un reportedly en route to Russia as Vladimir Putin arrives in Vladivostok for potential meeting
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appears to be on a train heading to Russia, multiple South Korean media outlets reported on Monday citing government officials, for a potential meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin
2023-09-11 17:50
Morocco earthquake: Baby starts life in tent as quake victims await aid
There is growing anger at the little help reaching towns and villages in the Atlas Mountains.
2023-09-11 12:25
Alibaba’s Ex-CEO Quits as Jack Ma’s Lieutenants Take Helm
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.’s former chief Daniel Zhang has decided to quit just months after agreeing to lead
2023-09-11 09:59
Moroccan earthquake survivors left to fend for themselves in the Atlas Mountains
Moulay Brahim was once a happy place for Sami Sensis. The village is located high in the Moroccan Atlas Mountains, and its scenery, the fresh air, the friendly people drew his parents there nearly every summer.
2023-09-11 09:54
Morocco quake leaves half of village's population dead or missing
Tafeghaghte was home to 200 people. Ninety are now dead, and the grief of those left behind is palpable.
2023-09-11 05:23
British PM raised 'strong concerns' over Chinese interference after parliament employee arrested
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he raised his "very strong concerns" to China's premier regarding potential Chinese interference in British democracy after a parliament employee was arrested on suspicion of spying for China.
2023-09-11 00:54
Catholic Church honors Polish family persecuted for sheltering Jews in unprecedented beatification
The Catholic Church beatified on Sunday a Polish family of nine, including a new-born baby, who died at the hands of Nazi Germans during World War Two for sheltering a Jewish family from the Holocaust.
2023-09-11 00:53
Family flees smoking hotel after earthquake
Jean McCarthy, from Crowborough, said her daughter and son-in-law were in Marrakesh when it hit.
2023-09-11 00:48