October 26, 2015 - Page 2

At least a dozen schoolgirls were trampled to death in the remote northern Afghan province of Takhar, in the most horrifying tragedy to emerge so far from a quake that rocked parts

Nigeria will not relent in its campaign to stamp out polio until the crippling disease is completely eradicated, President Muhammadu Buhari said Monday. “The federal government will sustain the current momentum and…

Pope Francis called Monday for a fresh start for Roma and Sinti communities, telling traveller families from around the world they could break free of prejudice by not falling into crime. “I

South African campuses closed Monday, many for a second week, as students refused to end protests despite a government decision to scrap the tuition fee hikes that triggered nationwide demonstrations. Student leaders

Nigerian authorities on Monday filed charges of money laundering against the former national security adviser of ex-president Goodluck Jonathan, a month after hitting him with arms charges. Sambo Dasuki, 60, first appeared

The EU on Monday called in Burundi for “consultations” on rights violations in the impoverished central African country, a step that could lead to a suspension of aid. The European Union is