Civilian casualties in Afghanistan have fallen for the first time in five years, the latest…
China inflation rate dips to a 30-month low in July
China's inflation dipped to a 30-month low in July, giving policymakers a bigger cushion to…
India’s parliament begins monsoon session
The Indian parliament has begun its monsoon session where a number of key issues are…
Pakistan PM Raja Pervez Ashraf summoned over corruption case
Pakistan's Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has been summoned before the Supreme Court for failing…
Seven Cameroon athletes go missing
YAOUNDE (Reuters) - Seven Cameroon athletes have disappeared while in Britain for the London Olympics, the Ministry…
Senegal road accident leaves 22 dead
At least 22 people were killed in a collision between a bus and a truck…
Rare snowfall stuns much of South Africa
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — People slowly came outside despite the cold wind Tuesday across South Africa, pointed…
Egypt helicopter gunships kill 20 militants
Egypt's military killed 20 militants in a raid using helicopter gunships in Sinai on Wednesday, a military official said, days after…
Brazil Gains Business and Influence as It Offers Aid and Loans in Africa
RIO DE JANEIRO — In Mozambique, Brazil's government is opening a plant making antiretroviral drugs…
Eleven Afghan police defect to Taliban in Helmand province
Eleven Afghan policemen have defected to the Taliban in the southern province of Helmand, officials…