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- International summit weighs sanctions on Boko Haram
Intelligence officials from the United Sates, Europe, and Africa gathered in Paris Saturday to hammer out a plan to rescue the 276 Nigerian schoolgirls being held hostage by Boko Haram.
- India's new PM-elect considering potential cabinet ministers
Narendra Modi is looking at possible candidates for his new cabinet, including the important post of financial minister.
- West African leaders vow 'total war' on Boko Haram
At a Paris summit, Nigeria, Chad, Cameroon, Niger, and Benin pledged to implement a regional approach against Boko Haram, and agreed to launch coordinated patrols and rescue operations, share intelligence, and monitor borders.
- Civilians evacuate Benghazi as army plans fresh attack on militants
Dozens of families left western districts of Benghazi Saturday, following fighting between the Libyan National Army and Islamist militants. Benghazi's airport remained closed, and the death toll from Friday's fighting rose to 43.
- Portugal retakes control of its finances, freeing itself from EU oversight
On Saturday, Portugal freed itself from the austerity of oversight imposed by the EU and IMF as part of its bailout package. Portugal will still face some oversight until 2035, when 75 percent of its loan will be paid back.
- 54 bodies recovered as Bangladesh resumes search for ferry victims
Following protests by families of the victims, Bangladeshi officials resumed searching for the bodies of passengers on a ferry that sank during a storm Thursday in the River Meghna. It's unclear how many were aboard the ferry, but police believe about 100 are still missing.
- Iran talks hit setback, how serious?
Deputy Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi acknowledged nuclear negotiations between Iran and six world powers made 'no progress,' this week. Further talks are planned for June, though some doubt a deal can be reached by the July 20 target date.
- Chinese work site attacked in Cameroon, 10 missing, Boko Haram suspected
On Friday, power was cut to a camp operated by a Chinese construction company working to repair roads in northern Cameroon near the Sambisa forest, a Boko Haram stronghold. A five-hour gunfight followed, and at least one Cameroon soldier was killed and 10 people are believed to have been kidnapped.
- Death toll reaches 301 as Turkey wraps up mine rescue
A new fire broke out in Turkey's Soma mine hampering rescue efforts, officials said. On Saturday, rescuers began winding down their operations, following a night of clashes between police and demonstrators angry over poor safety standards.
- Record flooding in Balkans prompts evacuations, kills at least 20
Record rainfall over three days in Bosnia and Serbia caused severe flooding, as high as the second floor of people's homes in some places. On Saturday, tens of thousands were evacuated, and at least 20 dead.
- Thousands welcome Modi in New Delhi
Following India's most decisive election in three decades, newly-elected Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted supporters outside the New Delhi offices of the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party.
- Laos plane crash: Defense minister, 4 others killed
Laos plane crash: A plane carrying about 20 people crashed in a forested area in northeastern Laos Saturday, killing Lao Defense Minister Douangchay Phichit and his wife, as well as three other senior officials.
- Iran: Nuclear talks moving 'very slowly'
Nuclear talks between Iran and six world powers reported difficulties as the talks went into their third day on Friday – and Washington said it was up to the Iranians to make concessions.
- Two blasts hit Nairobi in latest string of attacks, kills 10, injures 70
Nairobi attack: Two blasts came the same week the United States and the UK issued renewed warnings about possible terror attacks in Kenya, leading to a bristling response from the country's president Friday, who said such warnings strengthen the will of terrorists.
- Christian woman sentenced to death for 'apostasy' in Sudan
Sudanese law makes it a crime to convert from Islam to another faith, but Meriam Ibrahim says she has always been Christian, though her father was Muslim. After her conviction, she was given four days to 'repent' and give up Christianity. When she did not, she was sentenced to die.
- Why Pope Francis won't use bulletproof car on Middle East visit
Pope Francis won't use an enclosed Popemobile with bulletproof glass on his trip to the Middle East this month. The Pope says he wants to be close to the people. In Rome, he rides in a Ford Focus.
- Nigeria will not agree to prisoner swap with Boko Haram
Britain's top official for Africa, Mark Simmonds, said the Nigerian government made it clear they would not swap prisoners in exchange for more than 270 schoolgirls kidnapped by Islamic militant organization Boko Haram.
- At least two killed, 22 wounded in attack on Thai protesters
Two anti-government demonstrators were killed in Bangkok Thursday, and at least 22 injured in explosions and an overnight shooting attack. Since protests began in November, 27 have died and 800 have been wounded.
- Joran van der Sloot to be father, husband
Joran van der Sloot, convicted of murdering a 21-year-old student, and his fiance have nearly completed legal arrangements to wed. The future Mrs. van der Sloot is five months pregnant with a boy, according to his lawyer.
- Yemen Army clashes with Al Qaeda militants, kills 16
Al Qaeda militants, seeking to recapture a restive southern town from Yemen government forces, killed seven soldiers on Wednesday, security officials said.