Zimbabwe's Army Takes Control Of The Country
Zimbabwe's army said Wednesday that is has seized control in what is being described as a "bloodless transition," apparently pushing out longtime strongman Robert Mugabe.
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News Brief: Army Takes Control In Zimbabwe, Republicans Respond To Roy Moore
The army in Zimbabwe has seized control of the country, though they say it's not a coup. Also, Republican lawmakers are looking at options to keep Roy Moore out of the Senate.
Tensions Increase In Zimbabwe As Troops Reportedly Patrol The Capital
President Robert Mugabe's party has warned that Zimbabwe will not succumb to military pressure. The army commander had threatened to "step in" to calm political unrest and party infighting.
Is It Insulting To Call This A 'Hut'?
Dictionary.com says a hut is "a small or humble dwelling of simple construction, especially one made of natural materials." But some say it has additional connotations.
American Woman Faces Charges In Zimbabwe Over Tweets About Mugabe
Martha O'Donovan is accused of tweeting that Robert Mugabe, the 93-year-old longtime president, is "selfish and sick." O'Donovan, who denies the charge, has been released on bail.
Italy Probes Deaths Of 26 Nigerian Women At Sea
Police say the women may have been thrown off a rubber dinghy into the sea. Authorities are trying to determine whether their deaths are linked to sex trafficking.
Gun Violence: Comparing The U.S. With Other Countries
The latest data on deaths by gun violence shows how the U.S. ranks among rich nations and lower income countries.
Imported Skin Creams Can Pose Unexpected Risks
Doctors were surprised to find a patient using a powerful steroid cream bought without a prescription at an African store in Washington, D.C. It was also easy to buy online.
South Africa Debates Future Of Former Leader Statues
The United States isn't the only country troubled by how to mark leaders of a divisive and racist past. South Africa is also examining what to do with statues to its apartheid-era leaders.
Trump Administration Offers $60 Million To Help Several African Nations Fight Terrorism
The Trump administration plans to contribute up to $60 million to help five nations in Africa's Sahel region to build up a counterterrorism force. The news comes as Congress looks more closely at U.S. military activities in a the region following an ambush that killed four American service members in Niger.