ISIS In America: What The Texas Shooting Means For American Muslims And Future Islamic State Attacks In The US
More ISIS-inspired attacks on American soil are likely, a retired FBI counterterrorism agent says after the Garland, Texas, incident.
Nude Picture Scandal: Emily Kachote, Miss Zimbabwe 2015, Could Lose Crown Over Photo Allegations
This is not the first time a Miss Zimbabwe pageant queen has been ensnarled by claims of nude photos.
Muslims In China: Chinese Shop Owners Ordered To Sell Alcohol, Cigarettes To Weaken Islam In Xinjiang Region
“We have a campaign to weaken religion here and this is part of that campaign,” a local government official in China said.
Burundi Elections 2015: President Nkurunziza Should Withdraw Third Term Bid, Former Leader Says
A former president of Burundi said the peace deal forbids the president to run again and that "[t]here is no reason to destabilize the country."
US Navy Escorting UK Commercial Vessels In Strait Of Hormuz After Iran Ship Seizure
The U.S. Navy is now escorting both American- and British-flagged vessels along Iran's southern coast after Iranian forces seized a ship last week.
Muslim Shariah Law 2015: Indonesia's North Aceh District Bans Unmarried Men, Women From Riding Motorcycles Together
“Unmarried people sitting closely together on a motorcycle is clearly against Islamic Shariah as it could lead to sinful acts,” a local Indonesian lawmaker said.
China In Talks With Taiwan Over Political Differences: 5 Things To Know About Cross-Strait Relations
China's President Xi Jinping and Taiwan's Nationalist Chairman Eric Chu met Monday for the highest-level talk between the countries in six years.
Boko Haram Rescue: Pregnant Women, Girls Among Those Found In Sambisa Forest By Nigerian Army
Unofficial reports said 214 of the 234 women and girls recently rescued from the Sambisa Forest were visibly pregnant.
David Wildstein Guilty Bridgegate Plea: Former Port Authority Official Could Reveal Chris Christie Role In Lane Closures
A former Port Authority official and childhood friend of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is scheduled to be sentenced Aug. 6.
Nigeria's Power Supply Drops From Pipeline Vandalism, Rising Temperatures And A Fragile Infrastructure
Vandalism of gas pipelines is cited as a major reason why Abuja, Lagos and other areas are experiencing a sharp drop in power.
Right-To-Die In South Africa: Assisted Suicide Advocate Robin Stransham-Ford Dies Before Landmark Court Ruling On Euthanasia
The landmark ruling applied only to Robin Stransham-Ford's case, but it could set a precedent in South Africa.
Somalia Bombings: Explosions Reported In Lower Shabelle Amid Recent Al Shabab Attacks In Mogadishu
There have been a spate of recent deadly attacks by Al Shabab militants along the Somali coast in the Lower Shabelle region this month.
Nigerian Army Rescues 60 Women, 100 Children From Boko Haram's Stronghold In Sambisa Forest
Boko Haram reportedly used its victims as human shields against the Nigerian military operation in Sambisa Forest this week.
Diphtheria Resurfaces In South Africa: Rare, Contagious Disease Kills 1 Child, Infects Others In Durban With No Vaccines On Hand
Health officials fear diphtheria may resurge in South Africa as it has in other parts of the world over the past decade.
Charlie Hebdo Attack Update: Cartoonist Luz To Stop Drawing Prophet Muhammad
"I will no longer draw the figure of Muhammad. It no longer interests me," Luz reportedly told a French magazine Wednesday.
Kenya Floods: Scores Feared Dead As Torrential Rain Turns Roads Into Rivers
At least 15 bodies were recovered from floodwaters and many more people were still missing, local media reports said.
Burundi Elections 2015: President Blocks Twitter, Facebook, WhatsApp, Tango Mobile Access In Protest Crackdown
Protesters in the African country have used the online networks to coordinate demonstrations across the capital city Bujumbura this week.
Baltimore Riots 2015: Police Disperse Aggressive Crowd, Enforce Citywide Curfew After Standoff
The crowd had been growing in size and anger, but law enforcement tactics — and community support — helped clear the streets.
Baltimore Riots 2015: Crowd Grows In Size And Anger As Citywide Curfew Draws Near, Police Say
An hour after the curfew went into effect, Baltimore police appeared to be succeeding in dispersing the largest crowds without violence.
South Africa Xenophobia 2015: Victims' Names And Nationalities Released
The xenophobic attacks in South Africa have targeted foreigners living in the country. Three South Africans were among the dead.
Nigerian Army Rescues 200 Girls, 93 Women From Boko Haram Camps In Sambisa Forest
The rescued girls and women are reportedly not the Chibok schoolgirls, who were kidnapped by Boko Haram last year.
South Africa Freedom Day 2015: 21 Years Of Free, Nonracial Elections Commemorated Amid Xenophobic Violence
“The apartheid legacy has made us all sick," President Jacob Zuma said. "We have to address the underlying causes of violence and tension."
Yemen Crisis 2015: Trapped Civilians Face Saudi-Led Airstrikes, Houthi Crossfire, Power Shortages And Hunger
"If you're not killed by a strike or militia, you will die of hunger," said Yemeni expert Farea Al-Muslimi, who is now in Beirut.
Sudan Elections 2015 Results: Civilians Killed In Sudanese Airstrike, Bashir Wins 94 Percent Of Votes In Presidential Poll
President Omar al-Bashir won 94 percent of the vote, after over a dozen civilians were killed and wounded in an airstrike by Sudan's air force.
ISIS Bans Nike Products: Islamic State Group Deems Sneakers, Clothing By American Sportswear Company Sinful
The Islamic State group has threatened to punish anyone caught selling, buying or wearing Nike products because the company's name is deemed sinful.
Boko Haram In Nigeria Runs Out Of Weapons, Ammunition As Nigerian Army Advances On Sambisa Forest
The intensified military operation by Nigerian and coalition forces has reportedly weakened the Islamic militant group and cut off their arms supply.
Yemen Houthi Rebels Release Exiled President Hadi's Brother And Defense Minister, Demand End To Airstrikes
The move comes a day after the Saudi-led coalition said it would stop striking the rebels, but the bombing continues.
Nigeria’s New First Lady, Aisha Buhari: 8 Things To Know About The President-Elect's Wife
Nigeria's incoming first lady, Aisha Buhari, is viewed in stark contrast to the current first lady, Patience Jonathan.
South Africa Xenophobic Attacks 2015: China Issues Travel Warning Amid Ongoing Anti-Immigrant Violence
The alert urged Chinese citizens visiting South Africa to "exercise caution" and "avoid protests and large gatherings of people."
Nigeria's Outgoing President Goodluck Jonathan Fires Police Chief After Losing Re-Election
The timing of the move, just weeks before Goodluck Jonathan leaves office, raises a lot of questions.
