Official: Somali state minister for defense kidnapped in UgandaMOGADISHU, Somalia — Gunmen kidnapped Somalia’s state minister for defense Tuesday during a trip to the Ugandan capital, a Somali government spokesman said. Suspect accused of orchestrating killings of thousands in Rwanda’s 1994 genocide is arrestedKAMPALA, Uganda — A top suspect wanted for orchestrating the killings of thousands of people in Rwanda’s 1994 genocide — including children, hospital patients, priests and even an elderly and revered African queen — has been captured, police said Tuesday. Official: Somali defense minister kidnapped in UgandaMOGADISHU, Somalia — An official says Somalia’s defense minister has been kidnapped in Uganda’s capital. A look at key suspects in Rwanda’s genocideA look at some of the top suspects and convicts in Rwanda’s 1994 genocide: South African police arrest 20-year-old son accused of trying to send hit man after his momJOHANNESBURG — South African authorities say police have arrested a man accused of trying to hire a hit man to kill his mother. List of endangered monuments from World Monuments FundsAfghanistan: Old City of Herat Argentina: Buenos Aires Historic Center, Teatro Colon, Buenos Aires Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe calls for fresh start in relations with WestHARARE, Zimbabwe — President Robert Mugabe called Tuesday for a new start to relations with those Western countries he has spent years insulting for their criticism of his leadership. Key genocide suspect accused of sending soldiers to execute Rwandan queen arrested in UgandaKAMPALA, Uganda — Interpol agents have arrested one of the most wanted suspects in Rwanda’s 1994 genocide, a former top intelligence official accused of sending soldiers to execute the Rwandan queen, officials said Tuesday. Key Rwanda genocide suspect arrested in Uganda, officials sayKAMPALA, Uganda — Interpol agents have arrested one of the most wanted suspects in Rwanda’s 1994 genocide who is accused of sending soldiers to execute the Rwandan queen, officials said Tuesday. Madagascar police tear-gas protesters outside mediation talksANTANANARIVO, Madagascar — Police have dispersed protesters with tear gas outside a meeting of mediators who hope to smooth over Madagascar’s post-coup political turmoil. At least 779 US military deaths in Afghanistan region since 2001, Defense Department saysAs of Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, at least 779 members of the U.S. military had died in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Uzbekistan as a result of the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan in late 2001, according to the Defense Department. The department last updated its figures Monday at 10 a.m. EDT. Egypt’s top cleric plans ban on face veil at al-Azhar schools, says local mediaCAIRO — Egypt’s top Islamic cleric is planning to ban students wearing the face veil from entering the schools of al-Azhar, Sunni Islam’s premier institute of learning, according to an independent daily Monday. Al-Qaida offshoot claims it killed, injured dozens of government forces in AlgeriaALGIERS, Algeria — Al-Qaida’s North African offshoot claimed it killed or injured dozens of Algerian security forces in 29 separate attacks and bombings over the past two months, despite the intense military pressure that appears to have seriously limited the militants’ scope. Al-Azhar top cleric plans to ban face veil from the institute’s schools, local media reportsCAIRO — An Egyptian daily reports that the country’s top Muslim cleric is planning to ban female students from wearing the face veil from schools run by al-Azhar, Sunni Islam’s most prestigious institute of learning. Hamas ramps up criticism of Abbas over suspension of efforts to try Israelis for war crimesGAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — Hamas leaders on Monday launched an unprecedented attack against President Mahmoud Abbas, saying they no longer consider him a Palestinian after he agreed to suspend efforts to go after Israel for alleged war crimes in Gaza. South African governing party wants Semenya to compete as a woman regardless of gender testsJOHANNESBURG — South Africa’s governing party wants champion runner Caster Semenya to compete as a woman regardless of any gender tests. Kenya says it is making progress on reforms following postelection violence in 2008NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya’s coalition government says it is making progress on reforms following the postelection violence that killed more than 1,000 people last year. Mummies, tomb art and everyday items on exhibit in “World of the Pharaohs” show in Little RockLITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The “World of the Pharaohs” exhibition in Little Rock does more than depict the lives of kings during the 3,000 years of pharaoic rule. The items on display also illustrate what daily life was like in the rich Nile delta. Guinean leader dismisses French foreign minister’s call for international interventionCONAKRY, Guinea — Guinea’s leader on Monday dismissed the French foreign minister’s call for international intervention in the West African country after soldiers there opened fire on demonstrators last week, killing at least 57. Foundation condemns Guinea shootings, Madagascar coup in annual African governance indexJOHANNESBURG — The Sudanese billionaire behind a lucrative prize to promote leadership in Africa on Monday condemned the killing of pro-democracy protesters in Guinea. UN index rates quality of life best in Norway, worst in Niger; US ranks 13thBANGKOK — Norway enjoys the world’s highest quality of life, while Niger suffers the lowest, a U.N. agency said Monday, as it released a ranking that highlights the wide disparities in well-being between rich and poor countries. Egyptian lawmakers call for ban on Chinese-made fake hymen, saying it spreads viceCAIRO — Conservative Egyptian lawmakers have called for a ban on imports of a Chinese-made kit meant to help women fake their virginity and one scholar has even called for the “exile” of anyone who imports or uses it. Oil down below $69 in European trade on demand fears, amnesty in Nigeria for rebelsOil prices fell below $69 a barrel Monday as investors worried about energy demand and looked to third quarter company earnings reports this week for clues about the health of the U.S. economy. Burkina Faso’s leader to mediate political crisis in Guinea following bloody protestCONAKRY, Guinea — The president of Burkina Faso is working to mediate the political crisis in Guinea, where soldiers fired on demonstrators last week. Zimbabwe’s president refuses to give housing to prime minister, PM aide saysHARARE, Zimbabwe — An aide to Zimbabwe’s prime minister says President Robert Mugabe is refusing to provide state housing seven months after the appointment. South Africa’s former police chief denies corruption charge, says he’s victim of conspiracyJOHANNESBURG — South Africa’s former police chief has pleaded not guilty to charges of corruption and accepting a bribe from a convicted drug smuggler. Spain’s defense minister says hijacking of Spanish trawler in Indian Ocean could drag onMADRID — Spain is working to secure the release of a Spanish tuna trawler hijacked in the Indian Ocean with a crew of 36 but the ordeal could drag on, the defense minister said Monday. Somalian president condemns terrorist recruiting of young men in Minn.’s huge Somali communityST. PAUL, Minn. — The president of Somalia on Sunday denounced the recruiting of young men from Minnesota’s huge Somali community for terrorist activity in his war-ravaged homeland, and said he plans to work with the U.S. government to bring those still alive back home. Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak urges Israel to resume peace talks where they left offCAIRO — Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak urged Israel to resume peace talks with the Palestinians where they broke off more than a year ago, warning that the peace process “can’t take another failure.” Al-Qaida No. 2 praises dead militant who gave false information linking Iraq, terror networkCAIRO — Al-Qaida’s deputy leader in a video released Sunday paid tribute to a senior militant who was held in U.S. secret prisons and once gave information about links between the terror group and Iraq that was later deemed false. |
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