Scores Of Kidnapped Nigerian Schoolchildren Rescued
The children were rescued after being abducted on Saturday in the second mass kidnapping of schoolchildren in Nigeria's Katsina state in eight days.
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'A Huge Relief': 344 Schoolboys Released After Abduction In Nigeria
Last week's attack, claimed by Boko Haram, recalled the Islamist group's abduction of 276 girls in 2014. Unlike that attack, though, this fraught chapter ended relatively quickly, and with happy news.
The Secret To Success? Having A Big Sister
A new study suggests big sisters have a powerful impact. (Sorry, big brothers, you don't make as much of a difference.) But there are also potential downsides for the sisters.
Is Mass Vaccination The Best Strategy For All Countries? A Doctor's Surprising View
Dr. Chizoba Barbara Wonodi of Johns Hopkins University explains why a strategy to vaccinate everyone may not be the best approach to fighting the virus in lower-income countries such as Nigeria.
Sudan, Which Once Sheltered Bin Laden, Removed From U.S. Terrorism List
The U.S. Embassy in Khartoum announced that the statutory 45 days had lapsed since President Trump gave Congress notice of Sudan's removal from the list of state sponsors of terrorism.
'I Have Lost Everything': Ethiopian Refugees Flee For Their Lives
Last month, the Ethiopian government launched an offensive against a rebellious regional government. The ensuing conflict has killed hundreds, and almost 50,000 Ethiopians have crossed into Sudan.
Morocco Agrees To Join Trump Administration's Abraham Accords
President Trump says Morocco has agreed to be the latest Arab country to normalize relations with Israel. However, the deal includes a U.S. endorsement of Morocco's claim to a disputed territory.
Morocco Becomes Latest Arab Country To Normalize Ties With Israel
It's the fourth such pact brokered by the Trump administration in recent months between Israel and Arab countries in the Middle East and Africa.
Nearly 50,000 Ethiopians Have Fled To Sudan To Escape War
Almost 50,000 Ethiopians have crossed into neighboring Sudan, escaping a war between the Ethiopian government and a rebellious region. They are facing dire conditions at camps.
PHOTOS: Despite War And Violence, Kids Still Find 'Moments Of Playfulness'
Photojournalist Danielle Villasana shares images from 'Entitlements,' a new exhibit that showcases the resilience and perseverance of children living through war and conflict around the world.