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Search for survivors continues in Afghanistan as earthquake death toll rises

At least 900 people are believed to have died and some 3,000 others wounded in the quake which took place late on Sunday.

Xi welcomes Putin as China-Russia ties deepen

Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin to Beijing on Tuesday, calling him an “old friend” as the two leaders began a new round of bilateral talks.

Potato powers transformation in Lesotho’s agriculture sector

Once seen as a humble family staple, the potato has become a powerful symbol of agricultural transformation in Lesotho.

Liverpool sign Alexander Isak from Newcastle – Reports

Liverpool has already spent nearly 300 million pounds ($400 million) in this transfer window – more than any other team in Europe — to revamp its team, signing Germany playmaker Florian Wirtz, young French striker Hugo Ekitike and full backs Jeremie Fr...

Kenyan police officer killed in Haiti accident

An accident involving two armored vehicles in Haiti’s capital left at least two people dead and eight police officers from Kenya injured, according to officials

Rescuers search rubble for survivors after earthquake in Afghanistan

The 6.0 magnitude quake late Sunday hit towns in the province of Kunar, near the city of Jalalabad in neighboring Nangarhar province, causing extensive damage

Total wins new exploration permit as Congo seeks to ramp up oil production

The permit is for the Nzombo area located 100km off Pointe-Noire on the Atlantic Ocean. QatarEnergy and Congolese state oil company, SNPC are Total's partners in the block's development

Croatia hosts fourth open hot air balloon championship in Prelog

In the northern Croatian town of Prelog, balloon crews from around the world gathered for a race that has become one of the country’s most distinctive annual events.

Sudan: At least 19 killed in Darfur region as fighting intensifies in el-Fasher

The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have besieged el-Fasher for more than a year.

Dancers in Haiti take inspiration from Vodou and slave revolt in face of gang violence

Dancers in Haiti take inspiration from Vodou, slave revolt, in face of gang violence