Islamist militants kidnap at least one NGO worker in Nigeria, sources say
Islamist insurgents have kidnapped at least one person working for an international aid organization, Action Against Hunger, in northeastern Nigeria, sources said on Friday....
NGO says staff member, five others, missing after deadly Nigeria convoy attack
One Action Against Hunger staff member, two drivers and three other health workers are missing after an attack on a convoy in northeast Nigeria in...
Turkish soldier killed, six wounded in operation in Iraq’s north
A Turkish soldier was killed and six wounded on Friday in an operation in northern Iraq during clashes with the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK),...
Jet Airways’ lenders approve interim finance plan for the carrier
Lenders to Jet Airways agreed on Friday to provide some interim financing to the bankrupt airline to help it cover legal and other costs, as...
Omar met with cheers after ‘send her back’ chant
U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar was met by supporters at the airport when she returned to Minneapolis, and she vowed to continue to oppose President Donald...
Holmes consolidates lead, Lowry on the charge
Overnight leader J.B Holmes maintained his challenge at the British Open with a second-round 68 on Friday as a mass of players positioned themselves for...
Emotional Lehman bids farewell to British Open
More than two decades after lifting the Claret Jug, former champion Tom Lehman fought back the tears as he walked down the 18th fairway at...
With little fanfare, Fleetwood puts himself in the frame
Two years ago, at Royal Birkdale, Tommy Fleetwood was the talk of the town — the in-form, local hero primed to make a push for...
Wall St. rises on Microsoft’s beat, rate cut euphoria
U.S. stock indexes advanced on Friday as solid results from Microsoft lifted technology stocks and added to an upbeat mood following signs from New York...
South Africa’s graft watchdog finds Ramaphosa deliberately misled parliament
South Africa’s anti-corruption watchdog said on Friday that President Cyril Ramaphosa had “deliberately misled” parliament about a 500,000 rand ($35,900) donation he received for his...