Ahead of Election, Uganda's Security Forces Are Accused of Using Violence Against the Opposition WAKISO, Uganda (AP) — The Ugandan presidential candidate known as Bobi Wine wears a flak jacket and ...

WAKISO, Uganda (AP) — The Ugandan presidential candidate known as Bobi Wine wears a flak jacket and helmet while campaigning to protect himself from gunfire. But the safety gear offers no protection ...

Tension continues to build in Uganda ahead of next week's presidential elections. Ugandan authorities have detained opposition leaders and a key civic leader, accusing her of illegally obtaining ...

It’s long been assumed cows are not intelligent enough to make or use tools. But that assumption is being challenged by a back-scratching bovine named Veronika. The cow's impressive knack for the tool ...

Israeli forces fired live ammunition and teargas at students and teachers as they stormed Birzeit University on Tuesday. At least 8,000 students are trapped inside the top Palestinian university, ...

2:01 Iran protests enter day 9, Trump renews threat to supreme leader Protesters angry over Iran’s ailing economy conducted a sit-in Tuesday at Tehran’s Grand Bazaar, witnesses said, with security ...

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