UN: Congo should exceed 1K Ebola deaths
Geneva: Ebola deaths in Congo’s latest outbreak are expected to exceed 1,000 later on Friday, the World Health Organisation announced, as attacks continue on health workers trying to contain the virus’s spread.
Terrorists kill 18 Mali civilians in twin ambush
Bamako: Armed men killed 18 civilians in two ambushes in Mali's restive central region, officials said on Friday.
Jordan's king Abdullah II reshuffles top brass
Amman (Jordan): King Abdullah II of Jordan has reshuffled his top brass amid fears of instability in the Arab country.
The most prominent change reported this week by state news agency Petra is the replacement of the general intelligence chief.
In a letter to the new director, Ahmed Hossni, the king cited "many unprecedented challenges" imposed by regional and international dynamics, according to Petra.