By JAMEY KEATEN and KRISTA LARSON Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — Attacks on Ebola treatment centers in eastern Congo threaten to reverse the gains being made against the current outbreak […]
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2 Ex-Cops Arrested in Killing of Black Brazilian Politician
By PETER PRENGAMAN and ANNA JEAN KAISER Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Authorities arrested two former police officers Tuesday in the killing of Rio de Janeiro councilwoman Marielle […]
The Latest: Silent Tribute to Crash Victims at UN Meeting
By The Associated Press ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — The Latest on Ethiopian Airlines crash (all times local): 9:50 p.m. A U.N. official says thousands stood in silent tribute to […]
Ethiopian Crash Victims Were Aid Workers, Doctors, Academics
By The Associated Press ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Three Austrian physicians. The co-founder of an international aid organization. A career ambassador. The wife and children of a Slovak legislator. A […]
Ethiopian Airlines Crash Kills 157, Spreads Global Grief
By ELIAS MESERET and YIDNEK KIRUBEL Associated Press ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — An Ethiopian Airlines jet faltered and crashed Sunday shortly after takeoff from the country’s capital, carving a […]
No Survivors in Ethiopian Airlines Crash en route to Kenya
By Elias Meseret, The Associated Press A jetliner carrying 157 people crashed shortly after takeoff from the Ethiopian capital March 10, killing everyone aboard, authorities said. More than 30 nationalities were […]
The Latest: Plane Likely Held Major UN Summit Attendees
By The Associated Press ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — The Latest on Ethiopian Airlines crash (all times local): 5:15 p.m. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirms that two Israeli citizens […]
Ebola Treatment Center in Congo is Attacked Again; 1 Dead
By SALEH MWANAMILONGO Associated Press KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Heavily armed assailants again attacked an Ebola treatment center in the heart of eastern Congo’s deadly outbreak on Saturday, with one […]
50-Plus People Missing After Pipeline Explodes in Nigeria
By HILARY UGURU, Associated Press WARRI, Nigeria (AP) — More than 50 people are missing after a leaking oil pipeline exploded and caused a stampede in southern Nigeria, a local […]
Nigeria’s President Is Re-Elected, But Challenger Rejects It
By CARA ANNA and KHALED KAZZIHA , Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria’s president was declared the clear winner of a second term in Africa’s largest democracy early Wednesday, […]
Nigeria’s President is Declared Winner After Bumpy Vote
By CARA ANNA and KHALED KAZZIHA , Associated Press KANO, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria’s president was declared the clear winner of a second term in Africa’s largest democracy early Wednesday, […]
“Nigeria Needs Change” Election Delayed Until Feb. 23
By CARA ANNA, Associated Press KANO, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria’s electoral commission delayed the presidential election until Feb. 23, making the announcement a mere five hours before polls were set […]