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74 migrants found in wooden boat on Mediterranean Sea, Greece's coast guard says

April 1, 2024

74 migrants found in wooden boat on Mediterranean Sea, Greece's coast guard says

Dozens of migrants were discovered on Sunday aboard a wooden boat in the Mediterranean Sea between northern Africa and southern Europe, officials said.

Ohio woman, 94, sets out to visit all 7 continents with her grandson's help: 'Always think positive'

April 1, 2024

Ohio woman, 94, sets out to visit all 7 continents with her grandson's help: 'Always think positive'

Joy Ryan, 94, of Ohio is proving that it's never too late to see the world as she travels to every single continent alongside her grandson, Brad. Fox News Digital spoke with her.

A tropical cyclone makes landfall in northern Madagascar, killing 18 people

March 29, 2024

A tropical cyclone makes landfall in northern Madagascar, killing 18 people

18 people have been killed and four people are missing this week in Madagascar after a tropical cyclone made landfall on the north end of the island nation; severe flooding has affected villages.

European Union plans to expedite financial aid to Egypt, bypassing usual safeguards

March 29, 2024

European Union plans to expedite financial aid to Egypt, bypassing usual safeguards

The European Union plans to expedite $1.1 billion in aid to Egypt through an urgent funding procedure, bypassing parliamentary oversight and other safeguards.

French lawmakers vote to condemn 1961 massacre of Algerian protesters

March 28, 2024

French lawmakers vote to condemn 1961 massacre of Algerian protesters

The French National Assembly voted Thursday to condemn the brutality of a 1961 police crackdown on Algerian protesters, which left about 120 people dead.

Haiti waits for Kenyan police mission to fight gangs amid fears they won't come

March 28, 2024

Haiti waits for Kenyan police mission to fight gangs amid fears they won't come

Kenya says it will not send in police forces until Haiti establishes an interim government as gang violence rages. Some Haitians fear the international help will never come.

Easter shoppers get a bittersweet surprise in their baskets as global cocoa prices soar to 'record highs'

March 28, 2024

Easter shoppers get a bittersweet surprise in their baskets as global cocoa prices soar to 'record highs'

In the wake of unprecedented climate patterns in Africa, the global price of cocoa has soared to record highs, causing a sudden spike in the price of chocolate.

Woman left with kidney damage after visiting hair salon

March 27, 2024

Woman left with kidney damage after visiting hair salon

A 26-year-old Tunisian woman suffered acute kidney injuries after a hair-straightening procedure burned her hair and gave her diarrhea and a fever.

Rewritten Togo constitution bucked by citizens, stokes dictatorial fears

March 27, 2024

Rewritten Togo constitution bucked by citizens, stokes dictatorial fears

Opposition leaders and disenfranchised citizens called Wednesday for protests against a new constitution that would prolong the tenure of authoritarian President Faure Gnassingbé.

4 sentenced to death for 2013 assassination of Tunisian politician

March 27, 2024

4 sentenced to death for 2013 assassination of Tunisian politician

A Tunisian court has delivered verdicts in the case of the murder of politician Chokri Belaid, who was assassinated in 2013. Four people have been sentenced to death.