World & Africa

At least 20 killed in Congo flooding and landslides, bringing this week’s fatalities to over

By Associated Press KINSHASA: At least 20 people have died following landslides caused by torrential rains which hit the South
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Mali recalls its envoy in Algeria after alleging interference, deepening tensions over peace efforts

By Associated Press BAMAKO: Mali recalled its ambassador in Algeria after accusing it of interference in its internal affairs by
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France completes military withdrawal from Niger, leaving a gap in the terror fight in the

By Associated Press France on Friday completed the withdrawal of its troops after they were asked to leave Niger by
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Former Kenyan minister and 2 others charged with fraud over hospitality college project

By Associated Press NAIROBI: Kenya’s anti-corruption commission Friday charged the country’s former tourism minister and two others with economic crimes for
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Russia’s foreign minister tours North Africa as anger toward the West swells across the region

By Associated Press TUNIS: Not far from where Russia’s Foreign Minister is holding meetings in Tunisia on Thursday, large green
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Some Catholic bishops reject Pope’s stance on blessings for same-sex couples; others are confused

By Associated Press In an extraordinary pushback against Pope Francis, some Catholic bishops in Africa, Poland and elsewhere say they
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Donald Trump banned from Colorado ballot in historic ruling by state’s Supreme Court

By Associated Press UNITED STATES: A divided Colorado Supreme Court on Tuesday declared former President Donald Trump ineligible for the
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More than 2,000 mine workers extend underground protest into second day in South Africa

By Associated Press CAPE TOWN: More than 2,000 workers remained underground for a second day Tuesday in a protest over
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Congo’s elections face enormous logistical problems sparking concerns about the vote’s credibility

By Associated Press DR Congo’s president says he has confidence Wednesday’s vote will be rolled out credibly, as tensions mount that
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At least 11 dead, 88 badly injured after a massive fuel depot explosion in Guinea’s

By Associated Press CONAKRY, Guinea: An explosion and inferno at Guinea’s main fuel depot in the capital of Conakry left
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