Some Hostages Freed During Siege At Mali Hotel
A military official in Bamako, the capital of the West African Nation of Mali, says more than two dozen hostages have been freed. At least three people have been killed.
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Popular Hotel In Mali's Capital Taken Over By Gunmen
Armed attackers have taken dozens of people hostage in a luxury hotel in Bamaku, the capital of Mali. Steve Inskeep talks to Niek de Goeij of Catholic Relief Services, who lives in Bamaku.
Gunmen Take Over Upscale Hotel In Mali's Capital
In West Africa, gunmen have taken over the Radisson Blu Hotel in Bamako, the capital of Mali. Reports say 170 staff and guests were taken hostage. The situation is ongoing.
Happy #WorldToiletDay! Here's What It's Like To Live Without One
Walk to the stinky community toilet. Stand in line. Dance to keep from peeing. Curse the people inside for taking too long. Never go at night because predators lurk.
If You Follow These Signs, You'll Flush With Success: #WorldToiletDay
Billions of people around the world don't use flush toilets. That's why there are so many signs that explain what to do — and what not to do.
Zika Virus 101: One More Mosquito-Borne Disease To Worry About
It's spread quickly in South America and was reported in Mexico this week. It's not fatal, but there's concern about a potential impact on babies born to infected moms.
Boko Haram Kills 30 In Nigeria As Ex-Official Arrested For Embezzlement
As more than 30 people die in a Boko Haram bombing Tuesday, the Nigerian government arrests a former security adviser for allegedly embezzling $2 billion earmarked to fight the terrorists.
Why Didn't The World Say 'We Are All Kenyans' Last April?
Evans Wadongo of Kenya believes that the world pays more heed to terrorist victims in Europe than in Africa, but he hopes attitudes can change.
It's A Necklace And It Could Be A Lifesaver: Wearable Health Gadgets
The challenge from UNICEF: Make a wearable device that can improve health. And the winners are...
Why The World Is Falling Behind In The Campaign To Kill Measles
The goal was to pretty much wipe out the childhood disease this year. There are success stories in Bangladesh and Nepal. But there's bad news, too.