Ethiopia, 200 people have been killed on the border with South Sudan
Armed groups coming from South Sudan have attacked a village massacring and abducting hundreds of civilians in the Gambatella Region, Ethiopia.
Migrants, boat capsizes in the Mediterranean: 400 people have reportedly drowned
Yet another boat tragedy has occurred off the coasts of Egypt. Migrants were trying to reach Italy. Over 100 people have been rescued by an NGO.
Myanmar releases political prisoners, hundreds of them
The recently elected democratic government of Myanmar releases political prisoners, 200 of them, beginning its office with a gesture of goodwill.
Brazil, the lower house has voted to impeach Dilma Rousseff
The lower house has voted to send Dilma Roussef’s impeachment case to the Senate. She said her opponents are plotting a coup.
Ecuador, deadly earthquake kills 272 and wounds thousands
Ecuador was hit by a catastrophic earthquake on the evening of Saturday the 16th of April, causing enormous damage in six provinces.
Sanders-Clinton, the debate for New York primaries is heated
The two candidates at the US primaries faced off each other in the CNN’s democratic debate, few days before the polls in the US state of New York.
Fighting in the Caucasus. Tensions between Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan resume
Following fierce fighting in Nagorno Karabakh, a region demanding self-determination, Armenians are asking Azerbaijan to stop the aggression.
Child suicide bombers, Boko Haram’s most despicable weapon
Islamic terrorist group Boko Haram used 44 children in suicide attacks in 2015 only. UNICEF has issued a warning.
Brazil, Dilma Rousseff may face impeachment
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff is accused of manipulating the government budget. The lower house impeachment vote is expected on Sunday.
Macedonian police fires teargas at women and children. Idomeni, Europe’s biggest shame
Macedonian police fired teargas and rubber bullets at migrants trying to cross the border in Idomeni, Greece. Women and children were left wounded.