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At least 11 killed after Typhoon Phanfone batters central Philippines
Addis Ababa, December 26, 2019 (FBC) - At least 11 people have been reported killed and six others missing on Thursday after Typhoon Phanfone battered several central Philippine islands on…
Pope urges softening of ‘self-centred hearts’
Addis Ababa, December 25, 2019 (FBC) -The Pope has prayed for a softening of "stony and self-centred hearts" to help end injustice in the world, in his Christmas Day message.
From the…
At least 35 civilians killed in Burkina Faso
Addis Ababa, December 25,2019 (FBC) - Burkina Faso insurgents killed 35 mostly female civilians on Tuesday after attacking a military outpost in northern Soum Province, and about 87…
Republican, Democratic clash over rules of Trump’s impeachment trial
Addis Ababa, December 24, 2019 (FBC) - Republican and Democratic leaders in the US Senate have clashed over the rules of President Trump's impeachment trial.
Democrats want assurances…
Eritrean President holds talks with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince
Addis Ababa, December 24, 2019 (FBC) -President Isaias Afwerki of Eritrea met yesterday with Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces Sheikh Mohamed bin…
Boeing CEO resigns
Addis Ababa, December 23, 2019 (FBC)-Boeing announced today that Dennis Muilenburg has resigned from his positions as Chief Executive Officer and Board director.
The Company named current…
Five sentenced to death over Jamal Khashoggi’s murder
Addis Ababa, December 23,2019 (FBC) - Saudi Arabia's public prosecutor said on Monday five people had been sentenced to death over the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul…
Islamist State ‘getting stronger again in Iraq’
Addis Ababa, December 23,2019 (FBC0 -There are growing indications that the Islamic State (IS) group is re-organising in Iraq, two years after losing the last of its territory in the…
Trump launches US military Space Force
Addis Ababa, December 21, 2019 (FBC) -President Donald Trump has officially funded a Pentagon force focused on warfare in space - the US Space Force.
The new military service, the first…
US authorities approve Ebola vaccine
Addis Ababa, December 20, 2019 (FBC) - The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved pharmaceutical company Merck's Ebola vaccine, which is being used to fight the deadly virus in…