Liberians await election results as George Weah and Joseph Boakai vie for presidency
Turn-out was reportedly high in Tuesday's tightly contested presidential and parliamentary poll.
1970-01-01 08:00
South Africa egg shortage: How poultry products became a hot commodity
Millions of chickens have been killed amid one of the worst bird flu outbreaks to hit the country.
1970-01-01 08:00
Liberia elections: Voters head to polls as George Weah faces Joseph Boakai
President George Weah is facing a strong challenge from the opposition in his bid for a second term.
1970-01-01 08:00
Mbankolo landslides kill 30 in Cameroon capital Yaoundé
Rescue efforts are hampered by flooding, forcing locals to pull out bodies with their bare hands.
1970-01-01 08:00
Afghanistan earthquake: Race to rescue victims in Herat Province
Hundreds are feared dead after the 6.3-magnitude quake hit remote villages in western Afghanistan.
1970-01-01 08:00
Afghanistan earthquake: At least 14 killed and 78 injured in 6.3 quake
The 6.3 magnitude quake struck about 40km from the western city of Herat on Saturday morning.
1970-01-01 08:00
Bangkok: Parents of Siam Paragon mall shooter ask for forgiveness
The 14-year-old boy remains in custody facing murder charges after Monday's fatal shooting.
1970-01-01 08:00
Iranian Peace laureate Mohammadi: 'lioness' locked up for challenging Tehran
Jailed Iranian rights campaigner Narges Mohammadi, who won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, has sacrificed her freedom
1970-01-01 08:00
Jim Jordan, the face of key GOP investigations, seeks the speaker's gavel
Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio, a key figure in high-profile House GOP-led investigations, is seeking the speaker's gavel after Kevin McCarthy was ousted from the role and declined to run again in a major leadership shakeup.
1970-01-01 08:00
Steve Scalise is a veteran of House GOP leadership. Now he hopes to be speaker
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise has risen through the ranks of leadership during his time in Congress. Next, the Louisiana Republican hopes to be elected House speaker.
1970-01-01 08:00
Abkhazia: Russia to build naval base in Georgian separatist region, says local leader
The claim comes from the separatist region as Kyiv steps up attacks on Moscow's Black Sea fleet.
1970-01-01 08:00
Bobi Wine 'under house arrest' after return to Uganda
Police deny opposition leader's claims he was grabbed by 'goons' on landing
1970-01-01 08:00