U.S. consumer confidence falls for fifth straight month amid tariff and inflation concerns
Americans’ confidence in the U.S. economy weakened further in December, as persistent inflation and President Donald Trump’s tariff policies deepened public anxiety about the nation’s financial outlook. According to data…
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Abuses reported in South Sudan
The top U.N. official in South Sudan warns of a "breakdown in respect for the most basic rights of people" amid the country's widening military and humanitarian crisis.
Former Egyptian Prime Minister arrested
Egyptian police arrested former Prime Minister Hisham Qandil in an apartment in Giza governorate, according to state-run news agency EGYNews.
Richard Branson slams Uganda’s anti-gay bill
The U.S. government and business tycoon Richard Branson led a growing chorus of voices around the world Tuesday slamming Uganda's new anti-gay bill, which would make some gay acts punishable…
Fears of civil war in South Sudan
Horrific violence in South Sudan prompts the evacuation of Americans after more than 500 have been reported killed.
Uganda’s gays fear mounting violence
Ugandan gay-rights activists warn of violence after parliament passed controversial legislation that would make some gay acts punishable with life in prison.
Report: Explosion at Egyptian government building
Witnesses heard a loud explosion Monday at an Interior Ministry building of Dakahlia governorate in the Nile Delta city of Mansoura, Egyptian state-run media reported.
Rebels seize key town in South Sudan
Rebels have seized the capital of a key-oil producing state in South Sudan, an army spokesman said Monday, as fears grew the latest violence would spiral into an all-out civil…
SHOWDOWN: Jonathan returns fire to Obasanjo, says his actions “threat to national security”
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Ugandan parliament passes anti-gay bill
After years of controversy, the Ugandan parliament has passed a bill that punishes certain acts of homosexuality with life in prison.
Report: 8 dead in suicide bomber attacks near Benghazi
Eight people were killed and 10 others were injured when a suicide bomber struck the Barsis military checkpoint east of Benghazi on Sunday, Libya's official LANA news agency said.
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Up to 40,000 flee to U.N. bases in South Sudan as violence escalates
Up to 40,000 civilians have taken refuge in United Nations bases in South Sudan, the organization said Sunday, as they seek shelter from a spiraling conflict in the world's newest…
Train derails, crashes into homes in Nairobi slum
A cargo train derailed and crashed into homes Sunday in a sprawling Kenyan slum, the Red Cross said.
3 U.S. troops hurt in South Sudan gunfire
Three U.S. service members were injured when gunfire hit their aircraft during an attempt to evacuate Americans from a violence-hit South Sudanese city Saturday, a Pentagon spokesman said.
State media: Egypt’s Morsy faces trial for 2011 prison break
Ousted Egyptian President Mohamed Morsy and 132 others will face trial for escaping from prison in 2011, state media reported Saturday.
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