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1,510  Islamist militants have attacked a river boat in north-eastern Mali, killing at least 49 civilians, the interim government says. They also reportedly attacked an army camp, killing 15 soldiers, while around 50 militants are said to have died. The government has declared three days of national mourning. The Islamist threat has been growing despite […]

1,700  The death toll from a powerful earthquake in Morocco has soared to more than 2,000, with a similar number of injured. The interior ministry says more than 1,400 have serious injuries, and the heaviest casualties are in provinces just south of Marrakesh. King Mohammed VI declared three days of national mourning and ordered shelter, […]

1,661  The CEO of Ryanair, Michael O’Leary, was pied in the face during a Thursday visit to Brussels in a stunt by climate activists. O’Leary was outside the European Commission preparing to deliver a petition calling for “overflights” to be protected during air traffic control strikes when he was hit with cream pies by two […]

1,630  Delta Air Lines flight from Atlanta to Barcelona on Friday night was forced to turn around after a passenger had diarrhoea. The Airbus A350 had set out on time on the evening of September 1 with 336 passengers on board but was forced to turn around over central Virginia. “It’s just a biohazard issue, […]

1,671  The UN and a host of humanitarian agencies are calling on the West African regional bloc, Ecowas, to grant exemptions to the sanctions imposed on Niger in the wake of the coup as they are threatening the health of some of the people. “There is no way to bring humanitarian aid into the country,” […]

1,545  According to mechanicbase, a vehicle is a complex piece of machinery, composed of numerous components that work in tandem to offer a smooth and safe driving experience. However, daily wear and tear can take a toll on its performance and safety. To ensure that your car remains in optimal condition and to prevent unexpected […]

1,704  The Nigerian air force says it carried out strikes on illegal oil refining sites in the Niger Delta region on Sunday. The force said it had destroyed several illegal sites in oil-rich Rivers state and also targeted a boat that was loaded with crude oil and headed for the open waters. Nigeria has been […]

2,079  A sheep has been sentenced to three years in prison in South Sudan after being found guilty of killing 45-year-old woman, Adhieu Chaping. Police Chief Major Elijah Mabor told newsmen that ‘The ram attacked the victim by hitting her ribs, and the old woman died immediately’. The Police explained that they arrested the sheep […]

1,661  There are a lot of potential causes of excessive fuel use in a vehicle. You can find common reasons and possible solutions below according to an article written by Mechanicbase. Aggressive driving styles, such as excessive idling, quick acceleration and deceleration, and passing on the highway, all have a detrimental effect on gas mileage. […]