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Easter themes resonate with pro athlete turned pastor after 10-year health battle: 'God redirected me'

April 8, 2023

Easter themes resonate with pro athlete turned pastor after 10-year health battle: 'God redirected me'

Pastor Jesse Bradley of Washington reveals a journey from serious health crisis to restored health and calling as a pastor. A malaria drug sidelined him from soccer, but he found a new path.

6 men given life sentences in Congo for killing of Italian ambassador

April 7, 2023

6 men given life sentences in Congo for killing of Italian ambassador

Six men were given life sentences in Congo for the 2021 killing of Italy's ambassador. Eastern Congo armed groups have been fighting for decades.

Gunmen kill at least 50 in attacks on village in Nigeria

April 6, 2023

Gunmen kill at least 50 in attacks on village in Nigeria

Gunmen in north-central Nigeria killed at least 50 people in attacks on Wednesday. The assailants opened fire in a market in Umogidi village in Benue state.

Somalian flash floods kill at least 21

April 6, 2023

Somalian flash floods kill at least 21

A U.N. agency said at least 21 people including six children died in Somalia's flash floods last week. The flooded region was struck with heavy rains that caused water levels to rise.

Western Cameroon gunmen abduct at least 25 people

April 6, 2023

Western Cameroon gunmen abduct at least 25 people

Several gunmen in western Cameroon abducted at least 25 people during a week of attacks. The government deployed the military to help the injured and rescue those abducted.

Islamic extremist attacks kill more than 30 civilians in Congo

April 6, 2023

Islamic extremist attacks kill more than 30 civilians in Congo

A string of attacks by Islamic extremists rebels have killed more than 30 civilians in Congo. The incidents carried out by the Allied Democratic Forces occurred on Monday and Tuesday.

Kamala Harris laughs after saying there's 'work to be done' on having female leaders in United States

April 6, 2023

Kamala Harris laughs after saying there's 'work to be done' on having female leaders in United States

Vice President Kamala Harris burst out laughing on Wednesday when discussing what she apparently viewed as U.S. struggles with female leadership.

Egyptian soccer champions Zamalek fires entire coaching staff following latest defeat

April 5, 2023

Egyptian soccer champions Zamalek fires entire coaching staff following latest defeat

Following their latest defeat against rival Al-Masry. Egypt’s soccer champions Zamalek fired their entire coaching staff. The team is now under pressure to appoint a new lead.

Nigerian authorities say at least 10 secondary school students abducted by gunmen

April 4, 2023

Nigerian authorities say at least 10 secondary school students abducted by gunmen

Armed men abducted at least 10 students the Government Secondary School during a Monday attack in Kaduna, according to the state commissioner of security.

Eastern Congo landslide kills at least 20 people

April 3, 2023

Eastern Congo landslide kills at least 20 people

A landslide in eastern Congo killed at least 20 people on Sunday. Over 120 armed groups that are fighting for power have been linked to violence in Congo.