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Buhari's War On Corruption: Nigeria Petroleum Minister Appointment Vital To Overhaul Corrupt Oil Industry

Appointing a petroleum minister is key to driving out graft in the African nation's oil sector, observers say.

Buhari Revamps Nigeria Aviation Sector, Orders Takeover Of Airspace From Ghana For First Time In 70 Years

Ghana has been managing Nigeria's airspace over the Gulf of Guinea in West Africa since 1945.

Buhari Appoints Exxon-Mobil Africa Executive To Head Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation

Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu of Exxon-Mobil Africa was appointed as group managing director of Nigeria's state-run oil company.

Ethiopian Muslims Accused Of Terrorism, Jailed For 22 Years After Obama's Visit

The sentencing comes after U.S. President Barack Obama’s controversial trip to Ethiopia, during which he called on the government to improve its record on human rights.

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Obama African Union Speech In Ethiopia: President Ends Africa Visit With Historic Address

President Obama ended his tour of East Africa with a speech Tuesday at the African Union in Ethiopia. He is the first U.S. president to ever address the 54-member regional bloc.

Obama In Ethiopia: Human Rights Groups Criticize US President's Visit After Ethiopian Elections, Alleged Abuses

Ethiopia has long been considered one of the most repressive regimes in Africa, but it has faced little pushback from Washington.

China Stock Market Crash: Shanghai Composite Index Slump Could Hit US Economy

Chinese consumers often prefer American brands, but that could change if China’s economic troubles persist.

After Tensions Over Iran Nuclear Deal US Will Release Convicted Israeli Spy Jonathan Pollard

Jonathan Pollard, imprisoned nearly 30 years, delivered copies of classified U.S. documents to Israeli operatives.

Sexually Transmitted Diseases By State: Montgomery, Alabama, Is Nation's STD Capital

New data shows a high incidence of sexually transmitted diseases in states in the Southwest, as well as in cities with large military bases.

Iran Nuclear Deal 2015 Backlash: Thousands Storm New York's Time Square in Protest

Thousand stormed New York's Times Square Wednesday to protest the Iran nuclear deal. Forty-eight percent of U.S. respondents to a Pew poll say they disapprove of the accord.

Russian S-300 Missile Sale To Iran Will Go Ahead Despite US Nuclear Deal

The sale of the S-300 missile defense system is set to go ahead despite Iran being banned from buying missiles for eight years.

South China Sea Conflict: Diplomat Daniel Russel Says U.S. Is 'Not Neutral' In Spratly Island Debates

“We are not neutral when it comes to adhering to international law," Daniel Russel said.

EU, US Economic Sanctions Against Russia Avoided As Russian Oligarchs Give Away Vast Wealth

Russia's oligarchs have been transferring their vast wealth to their relatives to beat Western-led economic sanctions.

Cuban Embassy Reopening Pictures: Washington, D.C., Welcomes Cuba Diplomats After 54 Years

On Monday, after 54 years, the Cuban Embassy in Washington reopened as guests smoked Cuban cigars and exiles protested.

Cuba, US Embassies Open As Diplomatic Relations Thaw Between Obama, Castro Administrations

More than half a century of hostility will fade into history Monday as Cuba and the U.S. jointly reopen embassies in Havana and Washington.

After Iran Nuclear Deal, Saudi Demands Could Pivot Toward Palestine

The odds appear slim, even though some officials expressed optimism.

Russia's Moskva Cruiser Successfully Test-Fires Cruise Missile In Atlantic

The Moskva missile cruiser fired a Fort antiaircraft missile, which hit a target, simulating a surface vessel.

Iran Nuclear Deal: Lifting Sanctions Could Transform Business For Pharmaceutical Companies, Ease Financial Roadblocks

Key changes after the lifting of sanctions would not occur in the pharma industry but in the Iranian banks that serve it.

What Sanctions Against Iran Won’t Be Lifted? Bans For Terrorism Support, Human Rights Abuses To Remain Intact

A number of key restrictions against the country, particularly those related to terrorism and human rights, remain in place.

Iran Deal ‘Akin To Declaring War On Israel And Sunni Arabs’: US Senator

Sen. Lindsey Graham said the conclusion was the worst step in the history of the Middle East.

Iran Nuclear Bomb: How Much Nuclear Capacity Does Tehran Already Have?

In 2009, Iran already had 7,200 centrifuges, meaning that, even then, Iran could produce two nuclear weapons a year, weapons experts said.

Iran Nuclear Deal: Lifting Sanctions Means More Pistachios, Caviar and Nuclear Scientists

The lifting of sanctions would allow many Iranian goods back onto the global market.

Read Iran Nuclear Deal Full Text: Historic Agreement Seeks To Stop Iranian Atomic Weapons

After months of negotiation, a deal has finally been reached regarding Iran's nuclear program.

Israel Reacts to 'Historic Mistake' Iran Nuclear Deal, Warns About Nuclear Terror

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reacted to the deal on Tuesday, saying that the "desire to sign an agreement was stronger than everything else.”