Republican Presidential Debate 2015 Rules: Fox Business Network Changes Regulations For Fourth GOP Showdown
The prime time Republican presidential debate will be televised by Fox Business Network at 9 p.m. EST on Nov. 10, and there are a few rule changes this time around.
Nigeria's Anti-Corruption Boss, Ibrahim Lamorde, Fired By President Buhari
The move comes after President Muhammadu Buhari replaced his army, navy, air force and defense chiefs
Nigeria Could Unearth Major Oil Reserves In Lake Chad Area: Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation
Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu, chief of Nigerian National Petroleum Corp., said the firm is projecting an inflow of $20 billion next year.
When Will Buhari's Ministers Be Sworn In? Cabinet Members To Take Oath Of Office Nov. 11
The Nigerian president didn't appoint his federal ministers until September, followed by approval from the Senate.
University Of Missouri Football Coach Gary Pinkel Supports Black Players Demanding President Quit
Head football coach Gary Pinkel said Sunday the group of University of Missouri players threatening to boycott games and team activities have his complete support.
Islamic State Joins Taliban Splinter Group In Afghanistan, Fighting Akhtar Mansoor Loyalists
Islamic State militants have joined Afghan Taliban insurgents in a splinter group led by Mullah Mohammad Rasool. The group is battling forces loyal to Mullah Akhtar Mansoor.
Dining In, Not Driving To Work Linked To Better Health, Weight Control, New Research Says
Dining in and taking public transportation to work is best for your health and weight, according to research presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2015.
Climate Change Could Force 100M Into Poverty By 2030, World Bank Group Report Says
Unless the world adopts fast, inclusive and smart development, over 100 million people will be living in extreme poverty by 2030.
Who Are Soraya And Jumana Salti? Prominent Jordanian Sisters Found Dead In Amman
A probe into the deaths of Jordanian sisters Soraya and Jumana Salti has ruled out foul play. The cause of death was multiple trauma consistent with falling from a great height.
Burundi Human Rights Activist Pierre Claver Mbonimpa's Son Killed In Bujumbura: Report
Welly Nzitonda, the son of a prominent Burundian human rights activist, Pierre Claver Mbonimpa, was killed Friday in the Mutakura neighborhood of Bujumbura, the capital city.
Brazil Dam Break Disaster Photos: Toxic Red Mud Buries Village In Mariana, Minas Gerais
A collapsed dam in southern Brazil unleashed a surge of thick, red toxic mud that devastated the nearby village of Bento Rodrigues in Mariana city, Minas Gerais state.
Cameroon, EDF Energy Sign $1B Agreement To Build Hydroelectric Dam At Nachtigal Falls
With funding from France's EDF, the 420-megawatt hydroelectric dam at Nachtigal Falls will solve 20 percent of the African nation's energy needs.
Who Is John Magufuli? Tanzania's New President Sworn In At Inauguration Ceremony
President John Magufuli is a 56-year-old former chemistry teacher and minister of works.
Kenya's Devolution Ministry Bought Sex Toys, Vibrators, Condom Dispenser With Taxpayers' Money, Parliament Says
A parliamentary committee found millions of taxpayer dollars disappeared through bizarre government spending on such overpriced items as sex toys, a condom dispenser and a TV.
Tanzania Launches Sex Education Programs To Curb Teenage Pregnancy Rate
Some 8,000 girls in the African nation drop out of school each year to have babies, limiting their education and employment opportunities.
In California, Companies Struggle To Combat Human Trafficking, Slavery In Compliance With Transparency in Supply Chains Act: Report
Major companies have more work to do to comply with the first U.S. disclosure law addressing human trafficking and slavery in the global marketplace, a report says.
Russian Sinai Plane Crash: Egypt Approves Controversial Anti-Terrorism Law After ISIS Claims Responsibility
Approved following ISIS' alleged claim of responsibility for downing the plane, the law allows for fast-tracking court proceedings in terrorism cases.
Will North, South Korea Unify? Eventual Unification Through Peace Or Violence Will Happen, US Military Official Says
The unification will either be peaceful or violent, a senior U.S. military official said Monday.
Turkey Tourism Safety 2015: After Election, Istanbul Travel Industry Remains Vulnerable Despite Hope Of Political Stability
Sunday's election offered the promise of stability after months of unrest. But analysts said lingering security concerns in the country continue to pose economic threats.
Vatican Arrests Spanish Priest, Laywoman On Suspicion Of Leaking Documents At Holy See
The two were members of a commission set up by Pope Francis to review church reforms.
Pope Francis May Cancel Central African Republic Visit Over Christian-Muslim Clashes, Religious Violence
Pope Francis is expected to visit a mosque in one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in its capital, where religious violence between Christians and Muslims persists.
New York City Halloween Parade 2015 Live Stream: Watch The Greenwich Village March On TV For All Hallows Eve
Whether you march in the ghoulish procession or watch it on TV, the Greenwich Village parade is sure to be spooktacular.
Nigeria Senate President Corruption Trial: Saraki's Appeal Rejected, Proceedings Scheduled For November
Nigeria’s court of appeal rejected a bid Friday from the senate president seeking to squash his corruption trial.
Halloween Drinking Games 2015 To Play At Home, Costume Parties, Bars, Clubs To Celebrate All Hallows' Eve
These five Halloween-themed drinking games are sure to get you in the spirit -- and wasted -- for the spooktacular holiday.
South China Sea Incident Could Spark War Between US, Beijing, Chinese Naval Commander Warns
China’s naval commander warned that an incident involving a U.S. warship in the South China Sea could spark war if the U.S. did not stop its “provocative acts” in the contested waterway.
Boko Haram Most-Wanted Poster: Nigerian Army Issues 100 Photos Of Suspected Militants
The graphic from the African nation's army includes Abubakar Shekau, the alleged leader of the militant group.
China's One-Child Policy Change Will Take Decades To Relieve Economic Pressures Of Aging Population, Experts Say
In a bid to ease the economic strains and looming labor shortages from a graying population, the Chinese government ended its controversial one-child policy Thursday.
African Vultures Facing Extinction, Targeted By Poachers, Conservation Group Says
“As well as robbing the African skies of one of their most iconic and spectacular groups of birds, the rapid decline of the continent’s vultures has profound consequences for its people."
Aberdeen Military Blimp Update: Unmanned Aircraft On The Loose In Maryland, Pennsylvania
The 243-foot-long, helium-filled blimp became untethered from its mooring at the Edgewood Area of Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland shortly before noon Wednesday.
Are Park Rangers Poisoning Zimbabwe's Elephants With Cyanide? Underpaid, Disgruntled Workers Killing Pachyderms: Report
Underpaid, disgruntled rangers reportedly are killing elephants in Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park. At least 62 pachyderms have died from cyanide poisoning in Zimbabwe in the past month.
