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Forensic expert: Human remains in EgyptAir crash have burns

A senior Egyptian forensics official says human remains recovered f-rom the crash site of EgyptAir Flight 804 have burns on them and are "very tiny," which suggests an explosion may have taken place in midair on board the aircraft.
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Wreckage of EgyptAir plane found in Mediterranean

A Greek Air Force mechanic checks a plane before its use in the search operation of the EgyptAir plane that crashed into the Mediterranean (AFP Photo/Costas Metaxakis)

Egypt plane crashes in Mediterranean; terror attack possible

There were no immediate signs of any survivors but regardless of what caused the crash, the incident is likely to deepen Egypt’s woes as the country struggles to revive its ailing economy, particularly the lucrative tourism sector that has been battered by the turmoil in which the country has been mired since a 2011 popular uprising.

EgyptAir airliner ‘apparently’ brought down by terror attack – Russia’s security chief

A terror attack could be the reason for the EgyptAir crash, Aleksandr Bortnikov, head of Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB), has said.

Egypt: Jet's vanishing more likely terror than technical

EgyptAir Flight 804 vanishes f-rom radar with 66 people aboard

Chibok girls: Kidnapped schoolgirl found in Nigeria

One of the missing Chibok schoolgirls has been found in Nigeria, the first to be rescued since their capture two years ago.

Kenyan police launch inquiry over attack on man during protest

Video appears to shows three officers taking turns to hit and kick apparently unconscious man who later said he was not involved in demonstration Warning: this article contains images some readers may find upsetting

Libya: World powers ready to arm unity government

Decision comes at meeting in Vienna which also promises more humanitarian aid for the country.

Foreign ministers hold Vienna talks as Isis threat to Libya grows

Tripoli is likely to submit requests for western partners to assist it with arms, training and intelligence at Vienna meeting

US judge hands light sentences to 4 Americans for staging bloody but failed coup d’état in Gambia

Four US citizens stood trial for sending armed men to overthrow a government and received prison terms of only up to one year. Had they attempted to have a regime change at home they would most likely have got life behind bars.

U.S. Special Forces in Somalia firefight

No U.S. troops were wounded in what quickly turned into a firefight. Ugandan troops

This Is What Life Is Like When Your Daughter Is Kidnapped By Boko Haram

When Boko Haram snatched 276 schoolgirls f-rom a school in Nigeria, their families led a global campaign to bring them back. Two years on, distraught relatives live in hope they will return, but also fear that they may have lost their daughters to the group’s brainwashing. Monica Mark reports f-rom Abuja for BuzzFeed News.

DR Congo president can remain in office without a vote: court

The ruling came amid rising tensions over the government's failure to set a date for the country's next elections, originally due in November this year before Kabila's mandate ends.

Six-Year-Old Boy Snatched By Leopard At South African Park

A leopard at a South African game reserve snatched a six-year-old boy and ran off with him.

Kenya: Woman rescued after 6 days in collapsed building

A Kenyan woman was rescued Thursday after being trapped for six days in the rubble of a collapsed building.

George Weah: Liberia's Football Hero Turned Politician

King George played for some of Europe’s best clubs and wants to lead the West African nation.


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