In Pictures: Tonga volcano eruption triggers worldwide tsunami
Satellite images showed a plume of ash, steam and gas rising like a mushroom above the Pacific waters.
Somalia government spokesman wounded in blast in capital: Reports
Explosion on a Mogadishu road was caused by a suicide bomber targetting Mohamed Ibrahim Moalimuu.
Man takes hostages at Texas synagogue
Officials say hostage-taker is demanding the release of a Pakistani woman who was convicted of trying to kill US troops.
New US Africa envoy to visit Ethiopia and Sudan
US envoy, assistant secretary to meet leaders and civil society actors during severe crises in the two African nations.
Tonga issues tsunami warning after undersea volcano erupts
People flee to higher ground after the massive volcanic eruption triggers the area's second tsunami in as many days.
Victims Of Bronx Fire Identified
The deadly blaze that erupted in a Bronx apartment has claimed the lives of 17 people. New York City police released the names of all of the victims. Two-year-old Ousmane...
Mali’s Election Delay Countered With Sanctions
West African leaders have imposed a new raft of economic and diplomatic sanctions on Mali. The suspension includes freezing of Malian state assets, closure of land and air borders, withdrawal...
Transplant with genetically modified pig’s heart successful
December 3rd, 1967 proved to be a monumental day in the history of medicine and an important day in the history of mankind. In Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town, South...
The Assassination of Prince Louis Rwagasore And The Colonial Fingerprint of Belgium
On September 18th 1961, parliamentary elections took place in what is modern-day Bujumbura, Burundi. The election was won in a landslide victory by Uprona, which was led by Prince Louis...
