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Africa
World War II Graves Desecrated in Libya
March 4, 2012, 6:08 pmLibyan authorities have apologized over the recent desecration of Commonwealth war graves in Benghazi, which serves as the hub for the ruling National Transitional Council.
ICC Issues Warrant for Sudan’s Defense Minister
March 1, 2012, 5:56 pm
The International Criminal Court on Thursday announced it issued an arrest warrant for Sudanese Defense Minister Abdel Raheem Muhammad Hussein on charges of crimes against humanity.
Cruise Ship Passengers to Fly Out of Seychelles
February 29, 2012, 4:02 pm
Some of the passengers on the incapacitated Costa Allegra cruise ship will be able to fly home soon after the vessel reaches land.
Libya Militia Refuses to Turn Over UK Journalists
February 29, 2012, 2:35 pm
Two British journalists have been detained by former rebel fighters in Libya, with several rights groups calling for their release.
Adrift Costa Cruise Ship Changes Route
February 28, 2012, 4:06 pm
The adrift cruise ship that lost power near the Seychelles in the Indian Ocean will have a longer route than previously expected.
Italian Costa Cruise Liner Stranded in Indian Ocean
February 27, 2012, 5:44 pm
An Italian cruise ship belonging to the same company as the capsized Costa Concordia went adrift on Monday.
Ex-Nigeria State Governor Pleads Guilty on Fraud
February 27, 2012, 3:37 pm
The former governor of Nigeria’s Delta state, James Ibori, pleaded guilty in a U.K. court Monday on fraud and money laundering charges totaling around $80 million.
Senegal Votes in Tense Test of Democracy
February 27, 2012, 12:31 am
Senegal’s citizens cast their ballots on Sunday in a contest that’s seen as a test of the country’s democracy as much as a vote for the next president.
Nelson Mandela Discharged From Hospital
February 26, 2012, 6:54 pm
Former South African President Nelson Mandela was discharged from the hospital on Sunday after he was admitted the day before.
World Leaders Pledge Action on Somalia
February 23, 2012, 4:47 pm
Somalia will get assistance from world powers in helping deal with its problems but leaders say it needs to install a permanent government first.
Selected Topics from The Epoch Times
