17 American missionaries, including children, kidnapped in Haiti
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Islamic State claims responsibility for mosque attack in Afghanistan
Islamic State claimed responsibility for a suicide bomber attack at a Shi'ite mosque in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar which left dozens killed...
Explosion hits Shiite mosque in Afghanistan’s Kandahar city during Friday prayer
Explosion hit Shiite mosque in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar during Friday prayers, killing at least 15 people and wounding 31, with the...
Russia jails disabled man for being Jehovah’s Witness
A court in southern Russia has sentenced a 59-year-old disabled Jehovah's Witness to four years in prison for holding a Bible study with fellow...
US drone strike in Kabul eliminates ISKP suicide bombers heading to airport
The US has carried out a drone strike against a vehicle of suicide bombers linked to the Afghan ISIL affiliate that intended to target...
At least 60 Afghans, 13 US troops die in Kabul attacks; IS claims responsibility
The Islamic State terror group claimed responsibility for Thursday’s deadly suicide attacks in Kabul, which killed at least 60 Afghans and 13 US troops,...
Ethiopia to create local rival to Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp
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Afghan footballer fell to death from US plane while trying to flee Kabul
Afghan authorities have confirmed that a young footballer fell to his death after trying to stow away on a US military plane leaving Kabul...
Taliban may not have full access to Afghan central bank’s $10 billion stash
The Taliban took over Afghanistan with astonishing speed, but it appears unlikely that the militants will get quick access to most of the Afghan...
Uganda to take in 2,000 Afghan refugees
Uganda is to take in 2,000 refugees who have fled Afghanistan after Taliban militants took power on Sunday.
The deal was agreed following a request...
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Pfizer and BioNTech said studies show its vaccine booster is doing a great job of boosting protection against COVID-19.
A booster dose developed by the...
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The average price paid by consumers for National Household Kerosene (NHK) fell to N400.01 per litre this week.
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