KANO, Nigeria (Reuters) - Nigerian troops have killed Islamist sect Boko Haram spokesman Abu Qaqa, a…
West African body gearing up for tough fight in Mali
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - West Africa's regional body is gearing up for a tough fight to…
Mass graves found after tribal fighting in Kenya’s Tana delta
MOMBASA (Reuters) - Two mass graves were found in Kenya's coastal Tana River region, police said…
No spud decision until science reviewed
Agriculture Minister Joe Ludwig has promised no decision to import New Zealand potatoes will be…
Police had to dive out of the way of speeding gran who thought they were crooks
A great-granny speedster who struck and nearly ran down a police officer who was trying…
‘Investment approach’ to welfare introduced
Legislation introducing an "investment approach'' to welfare has been signed off by the Cabinet and…
Latest Newspoll puts Gillard ahead
Labor and Prime Minister Julia Gillard have improved their standing in two new opinion polls…
Mexico says Gulf Cartel boss arrested
Mexiko - Mexico's military has notched an important success for President Felipe Calderon with the…
American freed after 2 years in Nicaraguan ‘hellhole’
Nicaragua - An American who had been imprisoned for nearly two years in Nicaragua left…
Tainted sugar sold in Dominican grocery stores
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic - Dominican authorities have warned consumers not to eat a brand…