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Syria-Turkey Quake Toll Tops 50,000

A devastating earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria killed more than 50,000 people, in a toll revised by AFP that includes figures from both government and rebel-controlled parts of war-torn Syria.

AU Observation Mission Urges Stakeholders to Adhere to Rule of Law

Uhuru Kenyatta, former Kenyan president and the head of the African Union (AU) observation team, called on Nigeria’s political parties to uphold the rule of law as the election process concludes.    “The mission further encourages any aggrieved party to use legally established channels to seek recourse,” said Kenyatta during a press conference in Abuja Tuesday. 

UK Sees Notable Homeless Jump

The number of homeless people in England soared by more than a quarter last year on fallout from the cost-of-living crisis triggered by soaring inflation, official data showed Tuesday.

Guinea Junta, Oppo Locked

Guinea's ruling junta has failed to make headway in an appeal for talks with the country's opposition coalition after campaigners declared they would stage a protest rally next week.

Mali Mulls Constitutional Changes

Proposals to change Mali's constitution to enable the military-run nation to return to civilian rule would bolster the president's powers and reduce the status of the French language according to a draft.

EU Restricts Apple App Case

The EU on Tuesday narrowed its landmark antitrust case against Apple to focus on how the iPhone-maker prevents apps from giving users information about rival music subscription options.

French Football Chief La Graet Exits

UPDATED TO SHOW CONTINUED CONTACT WITH FIFA: French Football Federation president Noel Le Graet resigned on Tuesday following accusations of sexual and psychological harassment, bringing to an end more than a decade in charge.

Morocco Lifts Covid 'Emergency'

A state of emergency that had been periodically renewed by Moroccan authorities for the past three years to battle the Covid pandemic lapsed without extension on Tuesday.

Inflation Hits Morocco Ramadan Prep

Shoppers inspect vegetables at a huge market in Sale, near the Moroccan capital Rabat, but exploding prices mean they are keeping their eye on what they spend ahead of Ramadan.

Italy Finds Still More Drowned Migrants

The death toll from a devastating shipwreck off Italy's southern coast rose to 64 on Tuesday, while three men were in detention accused of human trafficking, officials said.

S. Africa Unemployment Drops

South Africa's unemployment rate fell slightly for a fourth consecutive quarter, official data showed on Tuesday, a small piece of good news for the country's struggling economy.

UN Pushes for South Sudan Peace

Global rights organizations report little progress made in South Sudan regarding the end to violence in the East African nation.

UN Pushes for Libya Elections

The United Nations envoy to Libya Monday announced a push for the North African nation to have its presidential and legislative elections later this year.

Tunisia Pol: 'No Apology' for SSA Migrant Treatment

Tunisia's top diplomat sought to "reassure" sub-Saharan African migrants on Monday, in an interview with AFP days after comments by President Kais Saied drew accusations of racism.

EU Extends Belarus Sanctions

The EU said Monday that it had extended by one year sanctions on Belarus over Minsk's continued repression of the opposition and its support for Russia's war on Ukraine.

Uganda Oil Project Draws Criticism

Oil is coming to this biodiverse but impoverished region of Uganda on the eastern shores of Lake Albert - and not everyone is pleased.

Spaniard Fined for TikTok Slap

A Spanish man who slapped his wife during a TikTok livestream was sentenced on Monday to a year in jail although the victim declined to file a police complaint.

Apple Pays Russia Fine

Moscow said Monday that Apple had paid off a 906 million ruble ($12.1 million) fine imposed by Russian courts that accused it of abusing its market position.

Actor Seagal Gets Putin Prize

Russia Aggression Dominates Top UN Meetings

Days after the United Nations General Assembly in New York voted overwhelmingly to demand Russia withdraw from Ukraine immediately, Moscow's war also dominated the opening of the UN Human Rights Council and Conference for Disarmament sessions in Geneva.