In new UN role, ex-CNN journalist seeks to end abuse of women and girls

Former CNN correspondent Isha Sesay planned to begin her new role as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Population ...

Sudan’s bloody conflict is plagued by foreign influence – here is what we know

While the war in Sudan has most often been portrayed as an internal conflict between two warring generals, the murky involvement of several foreign powers makes the conflict far more complex – and ...
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New Yorker says he would have been suicide bomber

A New York man who pleaded guilty in January to charges of aiding al Qaeda was ready to be a suicide bomber for the organization, but was told he needed more religious instruction, according to a ...
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At least 6 arrested in Cole investigation, Yemeni official says

At least 6 arrested in Cole investigation, Yemeni official says. WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Yemeni authorities have arrested at least six people -- and are expected to detain more suspec ...
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Clinton vows U.S. help in war on al Qaeda in Somalia

Secretary of state on Africa tour to promote ties, urge democracy NAIROBI, Kenya (CNN) -- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Thursday vowed to continue U.S. support for the government of ...