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UN official calls for more attention to Sudan’s 'forgotten' war amid fresh atrocities
A senior United Nations official has called for more international attention to “the forgotten crisis” in Sudan, where more than a year and a half of war has pushed the African country to the brink ...World - ABC News - October 25 -
More than 120 killed in paramilitary rampage in east-central Sudan, UN and a doctors group say
A doctors group and the United Nations say fighters from the notorious paramilitary Rapid Support Forces ran riot in east-central Sudan in a multi-day attack that killed more than 120 people in one ...World - ABC News - October 27 -
War in Sudan has displaced over 14 million, or about 30% of the population, UN says
The International Organization for Migration says the war in Sudan has displaced more than 14 million people, or about 30% of the population, since it broke out over a year agoWorld - ABC News - October 29 -
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Head of UN-backed team of experts cites paramilitary force in Sudan for sexual violence as war rages
The head of a U.N.-backed fact-finding team looking into human rights violations and abuses in Sudan says the team found the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces responsible for large-scale sexual ...World - ABC News - 5 days ago -
‘We will make you have Arab babies’: fears of genocide amid rape and torture in Sudan’s Darfur
UN report indicates militia fighters are attempting to wipe out non-Arab ethnic groups in the region. Militia fighters who raped and attacked minority groups in Darfur threatened to force them to ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
Ruth Chepngetich of Kenya smashes world record by nearly 2 minutes at Chicago Marathon
Ruth Chepngetich of Kenya won the Chicago Marathon in 2:09:56 to break the world record by nearly two minutesSports - ABC News - October 13 -
Kenya’s Ruth Chepng'etich shatters world record at Chicago Marathon, dedicates win to Kelvin Kiptum
Ruth Chepng'etich honored men’s world record holder and fellow Kenyan Kelvin Kiptum, who died in a car crash earlier this year, after her win.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 14 -
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Kenya relocates 50 elephants to larger park; sign poaching under control: Officials
Kenya is moving 50 elephants from a national reserve to a larger park after overpopulation overwhelmed the ecosystem, in what has been hailed as a conservation successWorld - ABC News - October 15 -
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Kenya's Senate votes to remove Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from office in an impeachment trial
Kenya's Senate votes to remove Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from office in an impeachment trialWorld - ABC News - October 17 -
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Western envoys concerned about arrests and disappearances as Kenya takes UN rights council seat
Western envoys in Kenya have raised concerns over reports of arbitrary arrests and enforced disappearances and urged for swift investigations as the country takes up its seat in the United Nations ...World - ABC News - 6 days ago -
Kenya's new deputy president sworn in as his predecessor challenges his impeachment in court
Kenya’s new deputy president has been sworn into office, two weeks after his predecessor was overwhelmingly voted out in an impeachment motion in parliament over allegations of corruption and ...World - ABC News - 5 days ago -
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South Africa’s ‘second miracle’ coalition fights to endure
Unity government led by ANC and Democratic Alliance works to resolve tensions as it passes 100-day milestoneBusiness - Financial Times - October 16 -
"South Pacific" star Mitzi Gaynor dead at 93
The singer, dancer and actress wowed audiences in movies, on TV, and in Vegas for nearly eight decades.Top stories - CBS News - October 17 -
Mitzi Gaynor, star of ‘South Pacific,’ dies at 93
Actor-dancer Mitzi Gaynor has died at age 93Entertainment - ABC News - October 17 -
Australia shocked in World Cup semis by South Africa
South Africa produce a stunning performance to knock Australia out of the Women's T20 World Cup in the semi-finals.Top stories - BBC News - October 17 -
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South Korea’s Modern Dance Scene is Thriving
Thanks to government support — and a collaborative spirit among dance companies — the medium is thriving across the country.Business - The New York Times - October 23 -
Blackouts and water rationing as South American drought worsens
Bogotá limits water use and Quito schedules daily power cuts to cope with historically low rainfallWorld - Financial Times - October 26 -
England beat South Africa despite defensive errors
Watch highlights as England bounce back after Germany loss with a 2-1 win against South Africa in Coventry.Top stories - BBC News - October 30 -
How the west should re-engage with the global south
The erosion of the post-1945 world order requires the UK and its allies to define new forms of multilateralismWorld - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
South Carolina women clear-cut betting favorites
South Carolina was viewed as a second-tier contender, not one of the clear favorites, entering last season. Oddsmakers aren't doubting the Gamecocks this season, though.Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago -
South Carolina passes noncitizen voting ban
South Carolina voters approved a GOP-backed proposal on Tuesday that seeks to block non-U.S. citizens from voting in elections in a move that critics have said is “completely unnecessary.” The ...Politics - The Hill - 14 hours ago -
South Carolina defeats noncitizen voting ban
South Carolina voters defeated a GOP-backed proposal on Tuesday that seeks to block non-U.S. citizens from voting in elections in a move that critics have said is “completely unnecessary.” The ...Politics - The Hill - 13 hours ago -
3 Flyers Trade Candidates If Season Goes South
If the Flyers don't turn things around and end up being sellers, these three players could be on the move.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 15 hours ago -
