Crime 14 hours ago Georgia and Alabama suspects make plea in sextortion scam that led to Michigan teen's suicide Five Georgia and Alabama men have pleaded guilty to money laundering in connection with a Nigerian sextortion scheme that led to a Michigan teenager's death by suicide.
Africa 1 day ago Congo commutes 3 Americans' death sentences following coup attempt The Democratic Republic of Congo's president commuted the death sentences of three Americans who were convicted last year on charges of participating in a coup attempt.
Boxing 2 days ago Nigerian boxer suddenly dies after collapsing mid-fight: 'Unpredictable nature of the sport' A professional boxer from Nigeria died in Ghana over the weekend after suddenly collapsing mid-fight, officials said.
Pope Francis 4 days ago Pope Francis denounces war in Sudan, suggests living Lent 'as a time of healing' Pope Francis denounced the "appalling humanitarian catastrophe" in Sudan in Sunday's written Angelus prayer. It is the seventh week he has missed giving it in person.
World March 27 6 dead after tourist submarine sinks off Egypt's coast: officials Six dead, dozens rescued after tourist submarine sinks off the coast on Egypt on Thursday. Officials say all of the victims were Russian. It is not known what caused the sinking.
Africa March 26 Sudanese army surrounds Khartoum airport in battle for capital, military sources say The Sudanese army is encircling Khartoum airport as it battles to oust its rival Rapid Support Forces from its final foothold in Sudan's capital.
Immigration March 24 Anti-Israel Ivy League student in US on visa being urged by ICE to surrender: court docs Another anti-Israel protester who is suing Trump over his executive orders could be deported under Trump admin orders, according to court documents.
VIDEO March 24 Video shows pilot's final moments before fatal air show crash in South Africa South African pilot James O’Connell killed over the weekend in crash at the Saldanha Bay Airfield. (Credit: Maritha Wagner/TMX)
Africa March 22 Germany temporarily shuts embassy in South Sudan amid fears of civil war Amid rising tensions in South Sudan that have brought the nation to the brink of civil war, Germany has temporarily closed its embassy in the East African country's capital.
Africa March 21 Sudan's military says it has retaken Khartoum's Republican Palace, seat of country's government Sudan's military has reportedly retaken the Republican Palace in Khartoum after almost 2 years of fighting, marking a symbolic victory for its military against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.