over the violence, with the suspected masterminds and thousands of others still awaiting trial, the defence minister said.More than 350 people were killed during almost ten days of rioting that followed the incarceration of former president Jacob Zuma …
KINSHASA, CONGO — Rebels attacked a hospital in Congo and killed at least 13 people, including infants and patients, according to hospital and military officials. The Congolese army said three attackers were killed when the military intervened.Some hos…
JOHANNESBURG — How did a popular period drama on Chinese TV help lead to the theft and brutal slaughter of millions of donkeys in Africa?It all started when fans of the show “Empresses in the Palace” saw the aristocratic characters
ROME — The Italian navy Saturday began relocating the first 600 migrants from the Sicilian island of Lampedusa after its refugee identification center became overwhelmed with new arrivals and photos circulated of filthy conditions.July has seen a susta…
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Bangkok, where Myanmar is expected to feature prominently in meetings Sunday with Thailand’s leaders.The main topic of their discussions will likely be the crisis in Myanmar, said U.S. Assistant Secretary of…