U.N. Rejects U.S. Calls For Sanctions On South Sudan
The United Nations has sounded the alarm about a potential genocide in South Sudan, but the Security Council couldn't muster the votes needed to impose an arms embargo.
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PHOTOS: Young People Look You In The Eye And Open Up Their Souls
Images of children dominate the winners of this year's Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize, now on display at London's National Portrait Gallery.
Nigerian Government Pushes Boko Haram Out Of Stronghold, President Says
The president of Nigeria claims that the militant group Boko Haram has been driven from its last stronghold in the Sambisa Forest.
In Dire, Daily Life, What Do Zimbabweans Find Funny?
Widespread joblessness, hunger and an economy once again in a tailspin are what Zimbabweans are living with daily. So how do you make people laugh when life seems so dire?
Arms Embargo On South Sudan Fails U.N. Vote
The U.S.-backed resolution fell two votes short of adoption Friday. It would have been the Security Council's most recent attempt to stabilize the restive country.
On Malta, Libyan Plane's Hijackers Surrender After Hours Of Negotiations
The hijackers of a Libyan plane that landed on Malta were arrested and all passengers and crew were safely released Friday morning. Kyle Vidal, a journalist with iNews Malta, has the latest.
First Ebola Vaccine Likely To Stop The Next Outbreak
The results are in from the clinical trials of a new vaccine — and it looks like a potent weapon. In fact, they are already stockpiling it.
Libyan Commercial Plane Forced To Fly To Malta
A Libyan passenger plane with 118 people on board was reportedly hijacked and forced to land in Malta. Steve Inskeep talks with aviation reporter Alex Macheras.
A Village Christmas Story: No Gifts But Lots Of Joy
"We didn't have much," writes Edward Mabaya, who grew up in a family of 10 kids in rural Zimbabwe. "But I didn't feel that I was poor."
Rare Snowfall Blankets Dunes in The Sahara
An amateur photographer in Algeria captured beautiful images of a rare phenomenon this week: the red and white swirl of snow dusting sand dunes in the Sahara.