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Boko Haram kidnaps Nigerian Priest near Cameroon border

The priest was traveling from the city of Mubi, where he is based, to Maidiguri, the capital of Borno, for a workshop when his convoy was ambushed by armed men while waiting for clearance at a military checkpoint,

USA: What to remember from Trump’s “travel ban”

The announced ban applies to nationals of Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad , the Republic of Congo , Equatorial Guinea , Eritrea , Haiti, Iran, Libya , Somalia , Sudan , and Yemen. The enhanced restrictions apply to nationals of Burundi , Cuba, Laos, Sierra ...

Kenyan blogger dies in Police custody, officers suspended

“This death is very suspicious,” said Irungu Houghton, director of Amnesty International Kenya, who called for a “thorough, independent investigation” into Ojwang’s treatment while in custody

UN ocean conference opens in Nice with focus on conservation, climate action

The third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) opened Monday in Nice, France, bringing together world leaders, scientists, and environmental advocates to address urgent challenges facing the world's oceans, from pollution to overfishing and climate ...

Football: Cristiano Ronaldo to stay at Al Nassr

Speaking to reporters after Portugal's win in the Nations League final, the 40-year-old striker seemingly reaffirmed his commitment to the Saudi club.

British soldier arrested in Kenya over rape claim

“We can confirm the arrest of a Service person in Kenya,”

Muslim pilgrims circle Mecca’s Kaaba as Hajj ends

This year’s pilgrimage, attended by more than 1.8 million people, was under tight logistical planning and safety precautions designed to manage the intense heat and large crowds

“If I win, great”: Mbappé on Ballon d’Or hopes

France captain Kylian Mbappé responded with composure when asked about his chances of winning the Ballon d'Or.

Tensions in Los Angeles intensify as Trump calls in National Guard to quell protests

Thousands of people took to the streets of the city, blocking off a major highway and setting cars on fire in response to the extraordinary deployment.

Macron sparks global push to protect oceans

A week-long high-level summit on ocean conservation opened on Monday in the French city of Nice.