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- Nigeria's new president takes power, eyes US military support
Muhammadu Buhari is the first opposition candidate to unseat an incumbent in a presidential election. He has vowed to strike hard at Islamist militants in northern Nigeria.
- FIFA scandal: Could host Qatar forfeit the 2022 World Cup?
As the story unfolds, anything is possible. But for now, embattled FIFA President Sepp Blatter and his allies are circling the wagons.
- Rohingya refugees in spotlight as Nobel laureates chide Aung San Suu Kyi
An emergency meeting called by Thailand will take place Friday, but Myanmar reportedly refused to attend if Rohingya were named in the invitation. The UN says the Muslim minority is effectively stateless in their country of origin.
- Will Blatter wriggle out again (and other questions about the FIFA corruption investigation)?
The nine current and former FIFA officials arrested today could be the tip of the iceberg.
- US, allies seek new ways to pressure N. Korea over nuclear program
Envoys from the US, South Korea, and Japan met Wednesday to discuss ways of curbing North Korea's nuclear ambitions amid concerns of growing instability in the isolated nation.
- Does Iraq's military have the 'will to fight?' Its sectarian militias certainly do.
With the fall of Ramadi, the 'new' Iraqi Army continues to crumble. In its place sectarian militias are coming to the fore.
- China plans blunt move into 'open seas,' warns foreign powers not to meddle
In a new strategy unveiled today, the South China Sea continues to be a potential flashpoint for China and its neighbors, and between Washington and Beijing.
- Iraq prime minister vows to retake Ramadi 'within days'
Iraq and the United States continued to spar over Iraqi forces' willingness to confront Islamic State militants, while Iran weighed in with sharp criticism of the US effort in the fight.
- Kenya says it repelled Al Shabab militants in town north of Garissa
The attack on Thursday night follows Al Shabab's brief takeover of a mosque in the area, which borders Somalia, the base for the militant group.
- Burundi leader tightens grip as fallout mounts from coup attempt
Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza announced Wednesday that he would postpone parliamentary elections until early June.
- European leaders back naval mission to stem Mediterranean migration
The European Union is seeking UN approval for using military force against human traffickers in Libya. Critics say targeting vessels isn't a comprehensive response to the tide of asylum seekers.
- Ramadi battle: Why defeat could prove a hammer blow for anti-IS strategy
Baghdad's war against the Islamic State does not appear to be going as well as US officials have led many to believe.
- Iraqi Shiite militias get the order: Retake Ramadi from Islamic State
In a major blow to Iraqi forces and the US, Islamic State fighters captured the provincial capital of Ramadi over the weekend in fighting that killed about 500 people.
- Why the risky raid to get 'Abu Sayyaf' in Syria? Who was he?
We don't know and we don't know appear to be the two answers.
- In Burundi, arrests appear to stymie coup, but uncertainty remains
A presidential spokesman said the coup leader was still at large. President Nkurunziza, meanwhile, was said to have returned to Burundi from Tanzania.
- Burundi coup: Fighting in capital as president's forces push back
Supporters of President Pierre Nkurunziza are contesting control of the state broadcasting building and the airport, one day after an army general declared that he was taking control. Burundi fought a civil war that ended a decade ago with a peace accord.
- North Korea publicly executes defense minister, says S. Korean intelligence
North Korean defense minister Hyon Yong-chol was killed in front of hundreds of spectators for a variety of offenses, according to South Korea's spy agency. He was the fourth defense minister in 2-1/2 years.
- Bangladeshi blogger murdered in third fatal attack this year
Ananta Bijoy Das was attacked Tuesday by masked men on his way to work and died at the scene. He had written blog posts for a website that is often critical of religious extremism.
- Seymour Hersh and the 'truth' behind the Osama bin Laden raid
Sadly only speculation, much of it making little sense, and unnamed sources who wouldn't seem to be in a position to know.
- Houthi and Saudi-led forces agree to temporary cease-fire in Yemen
Houthi rebels have agreed to a five-day truce proposed by Saudi Arabia to allow aid into the country. The UN estimates that at least 300,000 Yemenis have been displaced by the fighting.