EU starts preparing sanctions against Niger - sources
BRUSSELS European Union countries have started laying the groundwork to slap the first sanctions on members of the
2023-08-09 21:49
Niger ex-rebel launches anti-coup movement in first sign of internal resistance
By Boureima Balima NIAMEY (Reuters) -A former rebel leader and politician in Niger has launched a movement opposing the junta
2023-08-09 17:15
U.S. backs West African diplomatic efforts on Niger, junta unresponsive
By Boureima Balima and Abdel-Kader Mazou NIAMEY (Reuters) -The United States on Tuesday backed efforts by West African countries to
2023-08-08 19:57
Security increases for judge assigned to Donald Trump's January 6 criminal case
Security for the federal judge assigned to oversee the criminal case against former President Donald Trump over his attempts to overturn the 2020 election has been increased in the federal courthouse in Washington, DC.
2023-08-08 05:48
Ahead of possible Trump indictment, Atlanta locks down courthouse
By Rich McKay and Josephine Walker ATLANTA Law-enforcement officers surrounded the Fulton County courthouse on Monday in downtown
2023-08-08 00:53
Deadly floods hit China's major grain-producing region, fueling food security concerns
Days of heavy rain have caused severe flooding in China's leading grain-producing region in the northeast, killing 14 people and raising concerns about food security as floodwater inundated farmlands.
2023-08-07 15:53
Ethiopia accuses Amhara militia of trying to overthrow government
By Dawit Endeshaw ADDIS ABABA A senior Ethiopian official accused militiamen in the Amhara region of seeking to
2023-08-07 15:19
Niger waits for West African bloc's response after junta rejects ultimatum
NIAMEY Niger was waiting on Monday for a response from the West African regional bloc after coup leaders
2023-08-07 13:50
Niger's citizens undaunted as deadline to reverse coup expires
By Boureima Balima NIAMEY (Reuters) -Niger's capital was calm on Sunday, with citizens appearing undaunted by the threat of military
2023-08-06 21:18
Niger's ousted prime minister hopes talks can end military coup
NIAMEY (Reuters) -Niger's ousted prime minister on Saturday clung to the dimming hope that last week's military coup could be
2023-08-06 04:25
Lebanon seeks to reassure Gulf, Germany after travel warnings
BEIRUT Lebanon's caretaker premier Najib Mikati said on Saturday there was no cause for "concern or panic" about
2023-08-05 21:29
US lawmakers back closer coordination with Pacific islands to counter China
By David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has proposed legislation to support establishment of national security
2023-08-05 02:49