Islamic State claims responsibility for Tunisian museum attack

2015-03-20 07:52:12

The Islamic State group claimed responsibility Thursday for the attack that killed 21 people at a museum.

China condemns terrorist attack in Tunisia

2015-03-19 18:58:11

China has added its voice to international condemnation of Wednesday's deadly attack on the National Bardo Museum in Tunis, capital of Tunisia.

Tunisians demonstrate against terrorism after deadly attack

2015-03-19 10:46:22

Tunisians are between sadness and determination as approximately 1,000 Tunisians demonstrated in Tunis against terrorism, following an attack on the famous Bardo museum, March 18, 2015.

UN Security Council slams terrorist attack in Tunisia

2015-03-19 10:07:44

The UN Security Council on Wednesday condemned "in the strongest terms the terrorist attack" at the National Bardo Museum in Tunis, capital of Tunisia, resulting in the death of at least 20 people.

Manhunt launched for accomplices in Tunisian museum attack

2015-03-19 09:06:06

Foreign tourists scrambled in panic Wednesday after militants stormed a museum in Tunisia's capital and killed 19 people. Two gunmen were slain by security forces following the deadliest attack.

Attack on Tunisian museum leaves 21 dead; manhunt for gunmen

2015-03-19 00:57:21

Attackers opened fire Wednesday at a major museum in Tunisia's capital, gunning down 17 tourists as dozens more sprinted to safety. At least 21 people in all were killed.

At least 8 tourists killed in Tunisia parliament attack

2015-03-18 20:58:13

At least eight tourists were killed and others were taken hostage by militants who attacked Tunisia's parliament compound on Wednesday.

Sierra Leone's president fires VP, after party expelled him

2015-03-18 19:13:01

Sierra Leone's president on Wednesday fired his vice president, who was kicked out of their political party earlier this month on accusations of fomenting violence and trying to form a new party.

Sierra Leone, Guinea and Liberia meet on post Ebola reconstruction

2015-03-18 09:47:33

The three Mano River Union countries of Sierra Leone, Guinea and Liberia are meeting in the Sierra Leone capital, Freetown to map the way forward for the post Ebola reconstruction programme.

EU seeks ways to back Libya peace talks

2015-03-16 20:55:40

The European Union on Monday sought ways to support peace talks in Libya as they enter a decisive phase but backed away from launching any security mission until stability returns to the conflict-torn country.

Mali rebels reject proposed peace deal after talks with supporters

2015-03-16 19:12:59

Rebels in northern Mali have rejected a preliminary peace deal after days of talks with grassroots supporters, saying the document did not tackle the root causes of the conflict but that they remained committed to negotiations.

South African minister Chabane killed in car crash

2015-03-15 16:50:59

South African cabinet minister Collins Chabane and two security personnel were killed in a car crash on Sunday, President Jacob Zuma said.