World May 31 Farmers seek fertilizer alternatives as Iran war drives up prices Since the Iran war began on Feb. 28, fertilizer prices have risen by 40%.
World Mar 24 Senegalese voters head to polls in tightly contested presidential election after months of unrest The election comes after Senegalese President Macky Sall unsuccessfully tried to postpone the Feb. 25 vote until the end of the year, sparking violent protests. Sall is barred by the constitution from seeking a third term.