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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa pays tribute to him as a “formidable leader”.

The group of the world’s 20 leading economies is welcoming the African Union as a permanent member, a powerful acknowledgement of Africa as its more… Read More »G20 admits African Union as permanent member

North Korea marked its founding anniversary with a parade attended by leader Kim Jong Un as well as Russian diplomats and a high-ranking Chinese delegation,… Read More »Russians, Chinese officials attend N. Korea anniversary parade featuring paramilitary forces

Nearly 300 people have died after a powerful earthquake rattled Morocco Friday night, according to a preliminary government count, as terrified residents of Marrakesh reported… Read More »At least 296 people killed in Morocco powerful earthquake

For some Nigerians, the English language is not perfect unless spoken with a British accent.

There is panic in the city of Marrakesh as a 6.8 magnitude quake hits the country.

Les Bleus defeated three-time Webb-Ellis Cup winners the All Blacks convincingly Friday evening at a sold-out Stade de France. Second-half tries by winger Damian Penaud… Read More »France defeat New Zealand All Blacks in historic Rugby World Cup opener

Les Bleus defeated three-time Webb-Ellis winners the All Blacks convincingly Friday at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, a suburb outside Paris. Two second-half tries by… Read More »France overpower All Blacks in Rugby World Cup opener

Raymond Ndong Sima, newly installed after a military coup, says it will take time to transition.

It’s India’s moment. New Delhi welcomes the world for the G20 summit at a time of unprecedented clout on the world stage. From its rivalry… Read More »India’s moment: what are the stakes at the New Delhi G20 summit?