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April 12, 2024

Transitional council to select new Haitian prime minister is formed

The transitional council tasked with selecting Haiti's next prime minister, following the exile of incumbent Ariel Henry, was officially established Friday.

April 12, 2024

Maine sues biochemical giant Monsanto over PCB contamination

Maine is suing Monsanto over its alleged knowledge that it was selling products containing harmful PCB chemicals that contributed to contamination of the state's natural resources.

April 12, 2024

Swimming, surfing in waters near Hawaii wildfire site is safe, officials say

Hawaii's Department of Health announced Thursday that coastal waters off wildfire-ravaged Lahaina are safe for surfers and swimmers to use.

April 12, 2024

8 wild buffaloes electrocuted by low-lying power lines in Kenya

Eight wild buffaloes were electrocuted after walking into low-lying power lines at the Lake Nakuru National Park in western Kenya, authorities reported Friday.

April 12, 2024

World's oldest known gorilla turns 67 at Berlin Zoo

The Berlin Zoo is celebrating the 67th birthday of Fatou, a female gorilla who is the park's oldest resident, as well as the oldest known gorilla in the world.

April 12, 2024

At least 13 dead, 15,000 displaced as floods wash over Kenya

At least 13 people have been reported dead and some 15,000 displaced after heavy rains induced devastating floods across Kenya amidst this year's wet season.

April 12, 2024

Brazil court says government must compensate victims of stray bullets in police raids

The Brazilian Supreme Court ruled that victims of stray bullets during law enforcement or military operations must be compensated by the state, including in cases with inconclusive forensics reports.

April 12, 2024

Alabama Ethics Commission member out over campaign donation claims

Alabama Ethics Commission member Stan McDonald, a Republican, has resigned from his post after acknowledging he potentially violated state law by making campaign contributions.

April 12, 2024

Russian military trainers arrive in Niger as relations deteriorate with the US

As Niger pulls away from close cooperation with the U.S. in counterterrorism efforts, the country has instead turned to Russia for help with fighting Islamic insurgents.

April 12, 2024

Prominent surgeon says he was denied entry to Germany for a pro-Palestinian conference

Dr. Ghassan Abu Sitta, a British-Palestinian surgeon who has volunteered in Gaza hospitals, said he was denied entry to Germany after arriving in Berlin to take part in a pro-Palestinian conference.