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Africa
British woman killed, three others kidnapped in Nigeria
Kidnappings are rampant in Nigeria, where both locals and foreigners are targeted — mostly for ransom.
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Democracy
Sudan tensions escalate after talks with military break down
The protesters fear the military intends to cling to power or put another general in charge.
Protest
Ruling Sudan military council promises civilian cabinet as demonstrations continue
The announcement was unlikely to satisfy protesters, who have demanded full civilian rule via a transitional civilian government that would rule for four years.
Climate policy
Underwater, Seychelles President makes emotional plea to save the seas
Calling oceans the "beating blue heart of our planet," Danny Faure called for more protection for the ocean's ecosystem.
- by Iliana Magra
World politics
Sudan gets new leader, army refuses to extradite ousted president
General Awad ibn Ouf, who was name de facto leader after al-Bashir's ouster on Thursday, announced he was stepping down as transitional leader.
Protest
Sudanese army says it holds president, won't extradite him
The Sudanese army will not extradite deposed President Omar al-Bashir but will put him on trial at home, before the nation, the military said on Friday as it defended its ouster of the longtime ruler.
World politics
Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir ousted by military and placed under arrest
Bashir, who ruled Sudan with an iron fist for 30 years, was on Thursday overthrown in a coup by the armed forces which announced a two-year period of military rule to be followed by elections.
- by Khalid Abdelaziz and Mohamed El Sherif
Protest
Woman in white goes viral as symbol of Sudan's uprising
The image drew a comparison to America's Statue of Liberty and the ancient Nubian Sudanese queens central to Sudanese folklore.
World politics
Forces clash in Sudan amid anti-government protests
Rival security forces clashed in Sudan as huge crowds kept up their vigil outside army headquarters to call for the overthrow of the country's president.
- by Joseph Goldstein
War
Tripoli's airport is hit as Libya's clashes escalate
The self-styled Libyan National Army acknowledged striking the Mitiga airport, barely 8 kilometres east of the city centre.
Medicine
Cheap antibiotics fuel deadly drug-resistant infections in Africa
Antibiotics have never been more accessible to the world's poor, thanks in large part to the mass production of generics in China and India.
- by Andrew Jacobs and Matt Richtel