

Ghana holds state funeral for 8 helicopter crash victims
Ghana has bid a final farewell to the eight victims of one of the country's worst air disasters in more than a decade. The tragedy...


South Africa starts a soul-searching 'national dialogue' about poverty, inequality and other issues
South Africa has launched a sweeping national dialogue to confront the country’s biggest challenges, including poverty, inequality,...


Hurricane Erin strengthens to a fierce Category 5 storm in the Atlantic
Hurricane Erin on Saturday strengthened into a fearsome Category 5 hurricane with sustained winds of 160 mph as the storm traveled west...


Space log: Busy week for Shenzhou-20 crew with spacesuit unpacking, swabs, and more
The past week has been productive for China's in-orbit Shenzhou-20 crew – commander Chen Dong and taikonauts Chen Zhongrui and Wang Jie –...


Shiga police chief apologizes to ex-assistant nurse acquitted after prison term
HIKONE, SHIGA PREF. – The chief of Shiga Prefectural Police department apologized Thursday to a former assistant nurse who was acquitted...


DRC: Tshisekedi wants genocide declared in conflict-hit regions
As the ninth edition of TICAD approaches, Japan is doubling down on its collaborative investment and innovation agenda across Africa....


DRC: Tshisekedi wants genocide declared in conflict-hit regions
On August 2, the Democratic Republic of Congo observed a national day to remember the millions of Congolese killed in the conflicts that...


Trinidad: Mikel Campbell killed in suspected planned attack on 23rd Birthday
Trinidad and Tobago: A 23-year old male was shot and killed during his birthday celebration late Tuesday night in what police reported...


Gunman kills five in ‘mass shooting’ in Thai capital: police
A gunman has killed at least five people and wounded others in a mass shooting at a popular fresh food market in Thailand’s capital. A...


Japan investors brace for BOJ and earnings results after Trump-fueled rally
Japan’s surprise trade deal with the U.S. sent its markets on a wild ride, pushing stocks to all-time highs and fueling a selloff in...