DR Congo cancels World Cup training camp over Ebola outbreak
The Democratic Republic of Congo has cancelled its pre-World Cup training camp in Kinshasa due to an Ebola outbreak in the east of the country that has killed more than 130 people. The training camp will now take place in Belgium instead.
In Blackout-Hit Cuba, Word of U.S. Castro Indictment Spreads Slowly
While many Cubans were divided over the legitimacy of the U.S. charging Raúl Castro with murder, the hope for developments that might ease their suffering is widespread.
Susan Collins brings federal dollars to Maine. She's hoping that's worth it to voters
As Maine's Senate matchup is all but set, incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins urges voters to pick her over Democrat Graham Platner because she can fund state priorities due to her seniority.
How Chinese, Iranian companies profit in Russia-occupied Ukrainian regions
More than a dozen Chinese companies operate in Donetsk and Luhansk, according to a Ukrainian monitor.
The Labour Party's Main Problem Isn't Losing Voters to Reform
Labour lost many seats and councils to Reform in the recent UK local elections, leading many to assume that they lost many voters to Nigel Farage's far-right party. But a look at the data suggests this isn't the main driver of Labour's dismal performance.
Two CJNG Financial Operators Arrested in Guadalajara, Jalisco
Mexican authorities arrested two alleged Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG) financial operators in Guadalajara, Jalisco.
Iran steps up claim to control Strait of Hormuz
Iran publishes a map claiming "armed forces oversight" across more than 22,000 sq km of the waterway.
Fan A.I. Videos Help Spencer Pratt Break Through in L.A. Mayor’s Race
Supporters have created A.I. videos to boost the mayoral campaign of Spencer Pratt, the former MTV star. Some videos have gone viral, but it’s not clear whether they will yield votes.
GOP races to fund immigration enforcement. And, U.S. indicts former Cuban president
Republicans are racing to pass a $72 billion immigration enforcement package. And, the U.S. has indicted former Cuban President Raúl Castro for his alleged role in the 1996 downing of two planes.
Ebola outbreak: When will a vaccine be developed for the new strain?
The Bundibugyo strain of Ebola has a fatality rate of up to 50 percent and no approved vaccine as yet.
Dozens of vehicles burnt as Mali jihadists enforce blockade ahead of Eid holiday
Dozens of vehicles, including fuel tankers and trucks, have been set on fire near Mali's capital as jihadists step up a blockade of the city. The blockade has led to shortages of fuel and food ahead of next week's Muslim holiday of Eid.
