Niger security forces repel attack on prison holding militants
Gunmen attacked a high-security prison in Niger early on Monday in an apparent bid to free Islamist militants but the assault was repulsed and no inma
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Saudi Arabia cracks down on overstayed pilgrims
Saudi Arabia on Monday started a crackdown on foreign pilgrims overstaying their Hajj visas, a local media report says. Saudi authorities said that th
100 people missing after ferry accident in Myanmar
Rescue efforts are under way in north-western Myanmar on Monday after a ferry accident, with about 100 people reported missing. The boat, carrying ove
Ruling coalition delays presidential vote to 2018, opposition plans strike
Democratic Republic of Congo’s ruling coalition and other smaller parties have agreed to delay next month’s elections to April 2018 –
Stampede kills dozens of pilgrims
At least 24 people have been killed and dozens injured in a stampede at a Hindu religious ceremony in northern India, according to police. Saturday&rs