ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — West Africa’s regional bloc, ECOWAS, said Sunday that the impending exit of its three member states led by military juntas is
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Two Russian oil tankers wrecked in Black Sea
A rescue and clean-up operation is under way involving tugboats, helicopters and more than 50 personnel, TASS news agency reported. It also reported that Russian
At least 11 dead after cyclone hits Mayotte
France’s Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte has been struck by the worst cyclone to hit the islands in nearly a century. At least 11 people
France: Five dead after shootings near Dunkirk
BBC News has contacted local authorities for comment. Vergriete described the incident as a “tragedy” and said “an individual coldly murdered several people” in the
Germany warns Assad supporters involved in atrocities in Syria against trying to flee there
BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s foreign minister is warning anyone involved in atrocities for the ousted Syrian government against seeking refuge in her country, saying they
Australia says ‘Bali Nine’ drug smugglers have returned home
The eight men and one woman were arrested at an airport and hotel in Bali after a tip-off from Australian police. The case made news
Transport group says German buses, trains depend on Syrian drivers
The public transport sector has added its voice to the current debate in Germany as to whether Syrian refugees should return to their country of
Rayhan Demytrie sees “anger and frustration” after appointment of a new president
Large crowds of protesters have gathered outside the Georgian parliament to object to the appointment of a new president. The BBC’s Rayhan Demytrie saw demonstrators
‘I’m making my own burial shroud to avoid cremation pollution’
In a recent survey, external from Co-op Funeralcare, conducted by YouGov, one person in 10 said they would want a more ‘eco-friendly’ funeral. Rachel, from
US officials in ‘direct contact’ with victorious Syria rebels
The most powerful rebel group, HTS, has indicated that it is seeking an inclusive government. But the group’s violent jihadist past has left some doubting