Morgan Winsor

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Morgan Winsor is a Breaking News Reporter for International Business Times with a regional specialization in Africa. She was previously at CNN, where she wrote articles for digital and worked alongside TV reporters and producers. Prior to that, she was archaeological digging in Romania. Morgan holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with honors in Ancient Greek & Roman Studies and a Journalism minor from the University of Delaware.

Saudi Brides Demanding Lowest Dowry Are Rewarded With Cash Prize At Mass Wedding

Islamic law requires the groom pay a dowry, a gift of money or goods, to his future wife. At a mass Saudi wedding, two brides won a $4,000 prize, which the grooms accepted on their behalf.

Nigerian Students Displaced By Boko Haram Rejected By Government Schools, Denied Education

The displaced students lack the necessary documents to be granted admission into government schools.

Yangtze River Cruise Ship Disaster: Divers Find 14 Alive, 18 Dead; Hundreds Still Missing

More than 200 divers are combing through the cruise ship that capsized in the Yangtze River in China Monday night. The Eastern Star had 456 people on board.

NASA Hopes To Slash Travel Time To Mars In Half With Advanced Propulsion Systems

"Right now, it's about an eight-month mission," NASA administrator Charlie Bolden told reporters. "We'd like to cut that in half."

Colombian Army Uncovers FARC Drug Lab Capable Of Producing Three Tons Of Cocaine

The lab was equipped to produce three tons of cocaine and synthetic drugs every month.

Tanzania Elections 2015: Politicians Urge Against Witchcraft To Win Polls Amid Increased Albino Killings And Attacks

The Tanzanian government warned lawmakers of phony promises from witch doctors who use albino body parts in potions claiming to bring good fortune.

ISIS Graffiti At Oregon Elementary School Playground: Islamic State Writing Says 'ISIL We R Here'

Someone painted the ominous words in black on a wall beneath a basketball hoop outside Miller Elementary School in Salem, Oregon.

Transgender Employees Bathroom Access Guidance Issued By OSHA Amid LGBT Pride Month, Caitlyn Jenner's Vanity Fair Cover Story

"All employees, including transgender employees, should have access to restrooms that correspond to their gender identity," the new guidance said.

TSA Fails To Detect Mock Bombs, Weapons At Airport Checkpoints In Undercover Security Tests: Report

TSA officials botched 67 of 70 tests conducted by undercover Homeland Security agents at some of the nation's busiest airports.

MERS Outbreak 2015: South Korea Sees First Deaths Related To Middle East Respiratory Syndrome

The two cases are the first MERS-related deaths reported in the country.

King David's Tomb Protest: Jews Block Christians From Entering Holy Site In Jerusalem

The complex houses both the site of King David's tomb, according to Jewish tradition, as well as the site of Jesus' Last Supper, according to Christian tradition.

Nigeria President-Elect Buhari Needs Military's Trust To Defeat Boko Haram, Ensure National Security

How can Muhammadu Buhari, who criticized the Nigerian army throughout his presidential campaign, restore national security upon taking office Friday?

Boko Haram Video Indicates Foreign Fighters Within Top Ranks Of Nigerian Militant Group: Report

The gruesome footage shows amputations, stoning and lashing in the most convincing evidence yet to support the claim that Boko Haram has foreign influence within its ranks.

Nigerian Outgoing President Goodluck Jonathan Rejects Board Of Trustees Chairmanship Of Peoples Democratic Party

Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan had reportedly asked the board's chairman to step down, but then rejected the offer to assume the position.

Cleveland Police Agree To Strict New Regulations, Oversight In Settlement With Justice Department

Cleveland police face new rules on using force and stricter oversight from supervisors.

FARC Commander Roman Ruiz Killed By Colombian Government Airstrike Hours After Peace Talks Resume

Sustained combat has jeopardized the peace process between the Colombian government and the FARC rebels in recent weeks.

Boko Haram Commander's Body Found With Thousands Of Euros In Nigeria After Foiled Attack

The terrorist commander was one of 30 Boko Haram fighters killed Saturday in a foiled attack on Nigerian Special Forces in Mafa district.

What Is Obstetric Fistula? 10 Facts About Female Condition Prevalent In Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia

It's a harrowing condition that is practically unheard-of in the U.S. and other Western nations, yet it affects 2 million women in developing countries.

Ethiopia Elections 2015 Guide: No Western Observers To Monitor Vote Already Marred By Repression

There are 47 political parties and 5,819 candidates in Ethiopia's national elections Sunday, but the vote will likely be anything but democratic.

FARC Suspends Unilateral Ceasefire With Colombian Forces As Representatives Hold Peace Talks In Cuba

The FARC called off the truce as representatives from the rebel group and the Colombian government were meeting for the latest peace talks in Cuba.

Nigeria Presidential Inauguration 2015: President-Elect Buhari Slams Jonathan's Outgoing Administration Over Power Transfer

President-elect Muhammadu Buhari expressed disappointment that the outgoing administration had so far hindered a smooth transfer of power.

Nigeria Refugee Camps See Over 100 Babies Delivered Daily Across Borno State

“We record an average of between five and six births in each of the 21 camps daily,” a Borno state government official said.

Zimbabwe Uses The Most Condoms In The World, Reduces HIV Infections

Zimbabwe's high condom usage has helped reduce the rate of HIV infections in the southern African nation, a new report said.

Belize's Great Blue Hole Threatened By Offshore Oil Drilling? Top Dive Site Targeted By Oil Exploration Plan

Belize's Great Blue Hole, a world heritage site and one of the top dive spots in the world, could soon be subjected to offshore drilling.

After Nigerian Elections 2015, Peoples Democratic Party National Chairman Adamu Mu'azu Resigns

Bitter party members have asked Adamu Mu'azu and others to resign after the Peoples Democratic Party was unseated in Nigeria's general elections.

Who Is Ahmed el-Zend? Egypt's New Justice Minister Supports Beheadings And Public Lashings, Is Anti-Muslim Brotherhood

Ahmed el-Zend is known as a harsh critic of the now-banned Muslim Brotherhood and for making controversial remarks over the years.

Myanmar Boat People Crisis Photos 2015: Images Show Persecuted Rohingya Muslims Rescued At Sea, Living In Temporary Shelters

About 6,000 migrants are still stranded at sea in Southeast Asia -- mainly ethnic Rohingya who fled persecution in Myanmar and Bangladeshis who fled poverty.