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Alleged Kenyan 'vampire' killer, who confessed to 42 murders, escapes custody: police

August 20, 2024

Alleged Kenyan 'vampire' killer, who confessed to 42 murders, escapes custody: police

Collins Jumaisi Khalusha, a 33-year-old Kenyan national accused of killing and dismembering dozens of women, has escaped custody alongside 12 other inmates.

With Mpox a public health emergency in Africa, what you must know about increased virus risk

August 16, 2024

With Mpox a public health emergency in Africa, what you must know about increased virus risk

Africa's CDC has declared mpox a public health emergency as cases are up 160% compared to 2023. What to know about rising virus cases, spread and prevention.

Pennsylvania father helps FBI track down scamming suspects who led his son to suicide

August 15, 2024

Pennsylvania father helps FBI track down scamming suspects who led his son to suicide

The father of young Pennsylvania man who died by suicide after becoming the victim of a sextortion attempt helped lead the FBI to Nigerian suspects charged in the case.

Mpox declared public health emergency in Africa as authorities battle multiple variants

August 14, 2024

Mpox declared public health emergency in Africa as authorities battle multiple variants

The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention declared the increasing spread of mpox a health emergency, warning the virus might spread across international borders.

Tim Walz opened Minnesota's door to Somali immigrants as gangs became more prevalent

August 14, 2024

Tim Walz opened Minnesota's door to Somali immigrants as gangs became more prevalent

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, who was recently named as a VP candidate for Kamala Harris, asked for more refugee settlement in Minnesota even as Somali gangs became more prevalent.

Justice Department indicts Iranian, Pakistani nationals linked to Navy SEAL deaths in Arabian Sea

August 8, 2024

Justice Department indicts Iranian, Pakistani nationals linked to Navy SEAL deaths in Arabian Sea

The Justice Department has indicted two Iranians and a Pakistani national over their alleged support of Iran’s weapons of mass destruction program.

Egypt asks its airlines to avoid Iran airspace for three hours on Thursday

August 7, 2024

Egypt asks its airlines to avoid Iran airspace for three hours on Thursday

Amid tension between Iran and Israel, Egypt has instructed its airlines to avoid Iran's airspace for several hours in the morning on Thursday; military exercises will reportedly be conducted.

WHO asks experts to help decide if mpox outbreak in Africa is global emergency

August 7, 2024

WHO asks experts to help decide if mpox outbreak in Africa is global emergency

The World Health Organization Director-General asked independent experts to advise WHO on whether the spread of the mpox virus in Africa should be declared a global emergency.

US hands last base in Niger to military junta

August 5, 2024

US hands last base in Niger to military junta

The U.S. has handed its last military base in Niger to local authorities in the West African nation, according to a joint statement released Monday.

Rights group says security forces have killed 9 as Nigeria protests over hardship enter a second day

August 2, 2024

Rights group says security forces have killed 9 as Nigeria protests over hardship enter a second day

At least nine people were reportedly killed in clashes between Nigerian security forces and protesters amid mass demonstration's over the West African country's economic crisis.