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Al-Qaida names new North Africa leader, reports kidnap death

Al-Qaida names new North Africa leader, reports kidnap death

DAKAR, Senegal — Al-Qaida’s North African branch said it has appointed a new leader after confirming the death of its former chief, who was killed in June by French forces, according to the SITE Intelligence Group.
Israel strikes Hamas sites in Gaza Strip after rocket attack

Israel strikes Hamas sites in Gaza Strip after rocket attack

JERUSALEM — Israeli aircraft on Sunday struck multiple sites in the Gaza Strip in response to a rocket fired earlier from the Palestinian territory, Israel's military said. There were no immediate reports of injuries.
UK leader to end England's coronavirus lockdown on Dec. 2

UK leader to end England's coronavirus lockdown on Dec. 2

LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson plans to end an England-wide lockdown as scheduled on Dec. 2 and will announce a return to regional restrictions as statistics show that coronavirus infections have stabilized.
Nigerian soldiers had live ammo during deadly protest

Nigerian soldiers had live ammo during deadly protest

LAGOS, Nigeria — The Nigerian Army has admitted for the first time that soldiers were given live bullets when they went to disperse a large crowd at the Lekki Toll Plaza in Lagos, where several peaceful protesters were killed in late October.
American citizen killed in Burkina Faso, US State Dept says

American citizen killed in Burkina Faso, US State Dept says

OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso — An American citizen has been killed in the capital of the West African nation of Burkina Faso, according to the U.S. State Department.
Man killed in shark attack in Western Australia state

Man killed in shark attack in Western Australia state

SYDNEY, Australia — A man died Sunday after being attacked by a shark in Western Australia state, the eighth fatality in the country this year.
Trump team requests recount of Georgia's presidential race

Trump team requests recount of Georgia's presidential race

President Donald Trump’s campaign requested a recount of votes in the Georgia presidential race on Saturday, a day after state officials certified results showing Democrat Joe Biden won the state, as his legal team presses forward with attacks allegi
IS attack hits Afghan capital as Pompeo joins peace talks

IS attack hits Afghan capital as Pompeo joins peace talks

KABUL — Mortar shells slammed into a residential area of Afghanistan's capital and killed eight people Saturday, hours before outgoing U.S.
Protesters torch Guatemala's Congress building amid unrest

Protesters torch Guatemala's Congress building amid unrest

GUATEMALA CITY — Hundreds of protesters broke into Guatemala's Congress and burned part of the building Saturday amid growing demonstrations against President Alejandro Giammattei and the legislature for approving a controversial budget that cut educ
Spike in cases delays Singapore-Hong Kong travel bubble

Spike in cases delays Singapore-Hong Kong travel bubble

HONG KONG — Singapore and Hong Kong on Saturday postponed the start of an air travel bubble meant to boost tourism for both cities, citing a spike in infections in the Chinese territory as a “sober reminder” of risks to public health.
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