Suspect in deadly California beatings was deported 6 times
A Texas man suspected of killing three people and seriously injuring four in a string of attacks on sleeping Southern California men - most...
Surgeon from South Sudan wins UN prize for treating war-hit refugees
A South Sudanese surgeon, who has spent two decades helping the sick and injured in the war-torn east African nation, was on Tuesday announced...
WHO suspends Ebola work in Congo amid militant attacks
The World Health Organization (WHO) is suspending parts of its effort to fight Ebola in the Congo after a string of attacks by militants,...
Prince William makes passion for conservation the focus of Africa trip
Britain's Prince William is in Africa this week to focus on one of his passions: wildlife conservation.
Pictures of his trip to Namibia, posted by...
Tanzania ferry disaster: Burial starts as toll hits 224
Tanzania’s Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa has led “national funerals” on the island of Ukara where the first twelve victims have been buried after a...
Nigerian pirates kidnap 12 crew from Swiss cargo ship
Pirates have kidnapped 12 crew members from a Swiss cargo vessel in Nigerian waters.
Massoel Shipping said its vessel, MV Glarus, was carrying wheat from...
Man raises more than $30,000 napping with kittens
If you're looking for the perfect job, it's taken. We're talking kitty purrs, couches and cat naps.
That's what Terry Laurmen's life looks like on...
Captain arrested in Tanzania ferry disaster as death toll climbs to 209
The captain of an overloaded ferry that capsized on Lake Victoria has been arrested as Tanzania mourns more than 200 people killed in the...
