admin US to make visa bond requirements permanent, affecting mostly African countries
The State Department is making permanent a pilot program under which citizens from 50 countries, mainly in Africa, are required…
FACT FOCUS: Migrant crossing in Spain’s Ceuta breeds unsubstantiated claims
A crisis at the border in Ceuta, a Spanish territory in North Africa, has led to unsubstantiated claims about Spain’s…
Hamas says a deal has been reached in Gaza, and other developments in the Middle East
The main development in the Middle East on Friday was Hamas confirming that it will disarm in a potential breakthrough…
Hamas reached an agreement to disarm, officials say. It’s a significant move but faces challenges
Officials have told The Associated Press that Hamas reached an agreement to disarm. That is a significant move that could…
Rights group says Russia-linked airstrike in Mali killed 8 civilians last month
Human Rights Watch says Russian-controlled aircraft killed eight civilians in an airstrike in central Mali last month. The attack involved…
What to know about the conflict in Mali and the world’s most terrorized region
Mali is facing its most serious security crisis in years as al-Qaida-linked militants and separatist rebels join forces to intensify…
At least 18 die after breach of border between Morocco and Spanish exclave of Ceuta
At least 18 migrants have died trying to reach the Spanish exclave of Ceuta, where Spain has deployed its military…
Death toll from southwestern Japan quake climbs to 34 as rescuers again search damaged mall
The death toll has climbed to 34 from a powerful earthquake in southwestern Japan, according to the Kumamoto prefectural government.…
Trump announces a deal for Hamas to disarm in Gaza, but many hurdles and uncertainty remain
President Donald Trump says a deal has been reached for Hamas to disarm and Israel to withdraw its forces from…
What to know about the Spanish enclave of Ceuta as migrant arrivals from Morocco spike
Thousands of migrants have entered the Spanish territory of Ceuta from Morocco, with at least nine dying in the attempt,…