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Ethiopia says UN team shot at in Tigray after defying checkpoints
World
December 8, 2020
Ethiopia says UN team shot at in Tigray after defying checkpoints
ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) – A United Nations team visiting Ethiopia’s rebellious Tigray region was shot at after breaking through two…
Ethiopia’s conflict stokes humanitarian and virus crisis
World
December 6, 2020
Ethiopia’s conflict stokes humanitarian and virus crisis
HAMDAYET, Sudan (AP) — Ethiopia’s month-long war in its northern Tigray region has severely hampered efforts to fight one of…
UN, Ethiopia sign deal for humanitarian access to Tigray
World
December 2, 2020
UN, Ethiopia sign deal for humanitarian access to Tigray
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The United Nations says it and Ethiopia’s government have signed a deal to allow “unimpeded” humanitarian…
COVID-19 drives 40% spike in number of people needing humanitarian aid, UN says
World
December 1, 2020
COVID-19 drives 40% spike in number of people needing humanitarian aid, UN says
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The COVID-19 pandemic has fueled a 40% increase in the number of people needing humanitarian assistance…
‘Stop the madness,’ Tigray leader urges Ethiopia’s PM
World
November 30, 2020
‘Stop the madness,’ Tigray leader urges Ethiopia’s PM
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The fugitive leader of Ethiopia’s defiant Tigray region on Monday called on Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed…
Ethiopia says military operation in Tigray region is over, hunt for Tigray leaders begins
World
November 29, 2020
Ethiopia says military operation in Tigray region is over, hunt for Tigray leaders begins
ADDIS ABABA/NAIROBI (Reuters) – The Ethiopian government launched a manhunt on Sunday for leaders of a rebellious faction in the…
US reports several explosions heard in Eritrea’s capital
World
November 29, 2020
US reports several explosions heard in Eritrea’s capital
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The US Embassy in Eritrea says six explosions were heard Saturday night in the capital, Asmara.…
Ethiopian government begins offensive in Tigray capital city
World
November 28, 2020
Ethiopian government begins offensive in Tigray capital city
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The Ethiopian military on Saturday began an offensive in the Tigray regional capital in its quest…
Iran’s president vows revenge over slain military scientist
Middle East
November 28, 2020
Iran’s president vows revenge over slain military scientist
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s president vowed Saturday to exact revenge over the killing of a scientist linked to Tehran’s…
Ethiopia says foes surrendering, Tigray forces report battle win
World
November 24, 2020
Ethiopia says foes surrendering, Tigray forces report battle win
ADDIS ABABA/NAIROBI (Reuters) – The Ethiopian government said on Tuesday that Tigrayan soldiers were surrendering in the face of its…