Revenge killings in south Egypt leave 9 dead
By MAMDOUH THABET ASSIUT, Egypt (AP) — Security officials in Egypt say a fight between two families sparked by a dispute in a line to buy bread has killed nine…
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French Foreign Ministry says 2 journalists for RFI radio kidnapped and killed in north Mali
Kidal is at the epicentre of a dispute between ethnic Tuareg nomads and most Malians, who are black Africans Continue reading the main story Related Stories Sahara kidnappings – big…
Trial of Egypt’s Morsi fraught with risks
By SARAH EL DEEB A child of a supporter of Egypt’s ousted President Mohammed Morsi wears a mask with the leader’s picture as people raise their hands with their four…
Israel bombs Gaza tunnel; 4 Hamas militants killed
By IAN DEITCH Israeli soldiers are seen near the border between Israel and Gaza, early Friday, Nov. 1, 2013. Gaza officials say Israeli tank fire has killed a Palestinian militant.…
Pope leads silent prayer for migrant desert dead
Pope Francis delivers his blessing during the Angelus noon prayer he delivered from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter’s Square, on he occasion of All Saints Day, at…
Mali’s coup leader summoned by judiciary
By RUKMINI CALLIMACHI FILE – In this March 31, 2012 file photo, junta leader Capt. Amadou Haya Sanogo speaks to journalists at his headquarters in the Kati military camp, just…
Oil falls below $107 as stock markets stall
By PABLO GORONDI Supporters of Egypt’s ousted President Mohammed Morsi chant slogans during a protest in Ramses Square in downtown Cairo, Egypt, Friday, Aug. 16, 2013. Heavy gunfire rang out…
Kerry to Mideast, Europe on damage control mission
By MATTHEW LEE Secretary of State John Kerry speaks in Statuary Hall on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013, during a ceremony to dedicate a bust of Winston…