Nigerian officials say suspected robbers opened fire outside a mosque in the northern part of the country, killing at least 20 people. Authorities say the attack occurred early Sunday in Dogon Dawa village in Kaduna state. A rescue official in the state who lives nearby told The Associated Press that as many as 50 gunmen […]
Shooting Outside Mosque Kills 20 in Nigeria
Mauritania’s President in France After ‘Accidental’ Shooting
Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz flew to France for medical treatment Sunday, a day after he was shot and lightly wounded in what government officials call an accident. Mr. Aziz appeared on television from his hospital bed before flying out to Paris, saying he was in good health and that the incident was “committed […]
Tunisia Agrees to June Elections in Islamist-Secular Compromise
Tunisia’s Islamist-led Cabinet has agreed to hold presidential and parliamentary elections next June as part of a compromise aimed at balancing governmental powers between the president and lawmakers. In a statement, the Cabinet led by the Islamic Ennahda Movement said general elections will be held on June 23, with a presidential runoff scheduled for July […]
Five British Marines Face Murder Charges in Afghan Death
Britain’s Ministry of Defense says five Royal Marines are facing murder charges as part of an investigation into a 2011 incident with an insurgent in Afghanistan. Authorities arrested a total of nine marines over the incident, which officials say did not involve any civilians. Those charged are expected to be tried in a military court. […]
Israeli Cabinet Approves January 22 Early Election
Israel’s Cabinet has agreed to hold a national election January 22, speeding up a vote that polls say Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is likely to win. Israeli ministers approved the early election date in Sunday’s weekly Cabinet meeting. Mr. Netanyahu said Tuesday he wants to hold the vote eight months before his mandate expires because […]
Mauritanian President Shot, Wounded By Gunman
Officials in Mauritania say President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz will be flown abroad Sunday for treatment after he was shot and lightly wounded Saturday in what government officials call an accident. The president was shot Saturday while traveling in a convoy near the capital, Nouakchott. Officials say the shot was accidental and was fired because […]
Montenegro Rulers Set to Keep Power
Montenegro votes Sunday to choose a government that will lead European Union entry talks for the tiny Balkans country. The ruling Democratic Party of Socialists is expected to keep its grip on power despite a deep economic crisis. Opinion polls indicate the DPS could win 47 percent of the vote – well ahead of opposition […]