Jun 19 Train collision north of London kills at least 1 person, authorities say By Danica Kirka, Associated Press Both trains were traveling south to London St. Pancras station when they collided outside the town of Bedford around 5:15 p.m., according to information on rail tracking websites. Continue reading
Jun 19 Another orphan dies from Ebola as Congo outbreak spreads By Justin Kabumba, The Associated Press, Wilson McMakin, Associated Press Ituri, the region at the center of the current outbreak, has reported more than 90% of the cases. The response has been complicated by residents clashing with healthcare professionals over disrupted burials and the response to the outbreak, which has… Continue reading
Jun 19 Armenian opposition members arrested after contesting election By Avet Demourian, Associated Press The opposition Strong Armenia party appealed to the Constitutional Court on Friday to invalidate election results or call a second round of voting, citing widespread electoral violations. Continue reading
Jun 19 Capsized boat leaves dozens dead or missing off Libyan coast, monitoring group says By Samy Magdy, Associated Press The Abreen group, which tracks movements of migrants in eastern Libya, says 10 survived the shipwreck that occurred on June 12 in the Mediterranean Sea, off the eastern part of the North African nation. It said that 11 bodies were… Continue reading
Jun 19 Attack on Niger's airport highlights expansion of jihadis into Africa's Sahel region By Wilson McMakin, Chinedu Asadu, Associated Press DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The gunfire and explosions that ripped through Niger's main international airport are the latest sign of armed groups increasingly targeting cities and urban centers in Africa's Sahel region, where they are competing for influence and territories,… Continue reading
Jun 19 Cambodian Supreme Court upholds incitement conviction of opposition politician By Sopheng Cheang, David Rising, Associated Press Rong Chhun, a senior adviser to the Nation Power Party, was convicted last year of inciting social unrest after meeting villagers displaced by government construction projects. Continue reading
Jun 19 Dragon Boat Festival links modern Chinese cultures to ancient traditions By María Teresa Hernández, Associated Press The holiday, over 2,000 years old, is known for its sporting events, but its origins are rooted in history and beliefs about health and harmony with nature. Continue reading
Jun 19 EU leaders disagree on creation of Kremlin back-channel amid Ukraine war By Sam McNeil, Associated Press A top EU official has set up a tentative back-channel with Russia, despite some leaders' reservations. The Kremlin said on Friday that Russia is open to talks if Europe is ready to listen and not lecture. Continue reading
Jun 19 Vietnamese man deported from U.S. to South Sudan repatriated after year in detention By Joseph Falzetta, Deng Machol, Associated Press Tuan Phan moved to the U.S. as a child in 1991, court documents show. In 2000, shortly after turning eighteen, he received a 25-year prison sentence after he shot and killed someone during a gang altercation. Continue reading
Jun 19 Italy's Meloni pushes back on Trump's 'fabricated' claim as top diplomat cancels U.S. trip By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani abruptly cancelled a planned trip to the United States this weekend, calling Trump’s claims “serious and offensive” toward Meloni and all of Italy. Continue reading