Lake Chad: Striving to meet growing needs

Bloodied and broken: The battle against ISIS in the Philippines

Pakistan oil tanker truck explosion kills scores June 25, 2017

Trump risks stumbling into war June 24, 2017

In his first six months in office, President Donald Trump has overseen a steady transfer of power from the White House to the Pentagon, handing off several warfighting authorities that previously rested in his hands -- and those of past presidents of both parties -- to the Pentagon and the commanders overseeing the US' military campaigns.

Zakaria: US headed for anorther decade of war June 25, 2017

CNN's Fareed Zakaria says that President Trump's administration is ramping up military operations across the Middle East and causing the US to stumble into another decade of war.

African country to surpass US in population June 26, 2017

Nigeria will overtake the United States to become the third most populous country in the world by 2050, according to a United Nations report.

Rescue called off at flattened village as new landslides threaten June 26, 2017

Rescue efforts at the scene of a landslide that flattened a village in southwest China have been called off after authorities warned of the risk of more land collapsing.

Tourist boat sinks in reservoir June 26, 2017

Rescuers are combing the waters of a reservoir in northwest Colombia after a tourist boat carrying 150 people sank, according to Colombian authorities.

Hong Kong handover: The protest symbols China's scared of June 26, 2017

How a 'barren rock' became an Asian powerhouse

Qataris rally around their leader amid crisis June 25, 2017

Qataris stand united with their leader amid a worsening diplomatic crisis in the Gulf. CNN's Jomana Karadsheh reports.

CNN Football

Photo of asylum seeker wins Barca award June 23, 2017

It could be an everyday scene: a teenager on a football field, in his club's colors, boots hanging over his shoulder -- but this is no ordinary young footballer and the picture hasn't been captured by your average photographer.

Manchester United cleared over Paul Pogba transfer June 21, 2017

A world record soccer transfer involving two of Europe's most successful clubs and one of the leading stars of game is being investigated by football's world governing body.

Jose Mourinho accused of $3.6M tax fraud June 20, 2017

Jose Mourinho -- one of the most successful managers of the last 20 years -- has been accused of defrauding Spanish tax authorities of $3.6 million during his time as Real Madrid boss.

Is Ronaldo ready to leave Real Madrid? June 16, 2017

Within a few hours, what had started as a Friday whisper had turned into an unrelenting din. Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the world's greatest footballers, wanted to leave Real Madrid. Cue shock and surprise as social media went into meltdown.

Confederations Cup: Yet another trophy for Ronaldo? June 16, 2017

This may be the one soccer major tournament where losing has an upside.

Whose skills would you choose? December 15, 2016

Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo? Everybody has their favorite player, but could choose skills from more than one and create an unbeatable superstar?

ROI: Premier League's best-value signings

Female footballers to play highest match in history June 14, 2017

Throughout history sportswomen have had to climb metaphorical mountains: pushing boundaries for the right to compete, confounding critics to reach their sporting summit.

Real Madrid has 'full confidence' in Ronaldo June 14, 2017

Real Madrid has said it has "full confidence" in Cristiano Ronaldo after their star player was accused by prosecutors in Spain of defrauding Spanish authorities of $16.4 million in tax.

Ronaldo accused of $16.4m tax evasion June 14, 2017

Real Madrid and Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo has been accused by prosecutors in Spain of defrauding Spanish authorities of $16.4 million in tax between 2011 and 2014.

CNN Entertainment

'Harry Potter' turns 20 June 26, 2017

Believe it or not, the world almost missed out on Harry Potter.

'The Big Sick' delivers healing dose of heart and comedy June 22, 2017

"The Big Sick" is the kind of little movie that's likely to have a big impact, perhaps especially on the career of comic and "Silicon Valley" co-star Kumail Nanjiani, whose deeply personal story is the basis for the film. Produced by comedy kingpin Judd Apatow, it's an unorthodox romance, set against a backdrop of clashing cultu […]

'The Beguiled' serves up old-fashioned charms June 23, 2017

"The Beguiled" has a throwback feel that goes beyond its debt to the creepy 1971 film starring Clint Eastwood. Writer-director Sofia Coppola has produced a small-scale movie that exalts old-fashioned movie-making qualities, yielding a refreshingly understated alternative to a sea of summer blockbusters.

'Power' Season 4: Ghost and gang keep you locked in suspense June 23, 2017

No one seems trustworthy in the new season of "Power," least of all creator and showrunner Courtney A. Kemp.

Johnny Depp apologizes for assassination joke June 23, 2017

Even before Johnny Depp said it, the actor seemed to know that his comment would be controversial.

French Montana talks super powers and the Kardashians June 23, 2017

French Montana has a lot to be excited about these days. His single "Unforgettable" with Swae Lee went platinum this week and his mission to provide better health care for the people of Uganda has inspired other celebrities to pitch in.

'GLOW' cast talks real-life wrestling personas June 23, 2017

CNN chats with Alison Brie, Betty Gilpin & the cast of the Netflix series about what wrestling gimmick they would personify off-screen.

Bill Cosby juror speaks: 'We had no real new evidence' June 23, 2017

The jury in Bill Cosby's assault trial agreed on many points in the case and accepted his accuser's testimony as true, but they remained at a hopeless deadlock because some were confused by how the charges were worded, a juror told CNN.

Hollywood Walk of Fame Class of 2018 revealed June 23, 2017

A new group of stars will be getting stars.

BET Awards 2017: 6 reasons to tune in June 23, 2017

The biggest stars in sports, film and music will descend on Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday to celebrate the accomplishments of African-American and other minority entertainers.

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BBC Africa

Egypt's president ratifies islands deal with Saudi Arabia June 24, 2017

The deal to transfer two Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia has triggered protests and a legal battle.

John Magufuli's pregnant schoolgirl ban angers Tanzanian women June 23, 2017

An online petition is set up after the president said mothers would be too distracted to go to school.

SportPesa to end Kenya football league sponsorship over tax June 23, 2017

The government imposed a 35% tax on revenues of betting companies.

Botswana's former President Ketumile Masire dies aged 91 June 23, 2017

Sir Ketumile Masire led the country for 18 years and is seen as the architect of its stability.

Watched chimps change their hunting habits June 23, 2017

Wild chimpanzees have changed their hunting strategies in response to being watched and followed by scientists, observations suggest.

First UK African war memorial opens June 22, 2017

It is dedicated to the two million African-Caribbean soldiers who fought in both world wars.

London's temporary African-inspired architecture June 23, 2017

Diebedo Francis Kere is the 17th architect to design a temporary pavilion in the grounds of London's Hyde Park.

Could XPrize tablets replace teachers in Tanzania? June 22, 2017

Teams around the world are competing to develop tablet software to replace a teacher in developing countries.

Gambia's ‘deserted’ village: Why did the young men leave? June 23, 2017

The village chief of Badibu Saaba, in The Gambia, explains how most of the young men have left. But six months after electing a new president, will things soon change?

Uganda's lesson in how to treat refugees June 22, 2017

Uganda took in more refugees than any other country last year - mostly fleeing the conflict in South Sudan - and has been praised for its open-door policy.

BBC News

John McDonnell: Grenfell victims 'murdered by political decisions' June 26, 2017

Labour's shadow chancellor John McDonnell says the Grenfell Tower victims were "murdered" by "political decisions taken over decades".

Edir Frederico Da Costa death: PCs injured in London protest June 26, 2017

Bricks are thrown and fires lit in the street after a protest over a man's death in east London.

Holland & Barrett sold for £1.8bn to Russian billionaire June 26, 2017

Russian billionaire Mikhail Fridman buys 1,300-store chain from its private equity owner Carlyle.

Battle for Mosul: Iraq forces repel IS counter-attack June 26, 2017

The group deploys suicide bombers in different parts of the city, but their counter-attack is short-lived.

Dodging IS snipers on Mosul frontline June 25, 2017

The BBC's Orla Guerin joins Iraqi fighters so close to IS militants they can "see their faces".

Ed Sheeran closes Glastonbury 2017 June 25, 2017

The pop star headlined Glastonbury just six years after performing to 500 people at the festival.

Boy, 16, charged with rape of girl, 8, in Manchester June 25, 2017

The eight-year-old girl is being provided with support from specially-trained officers.

Newcastle Eid celebration: Woman bailed after crash June 26, 2017

Four people remain in hospital after a car hit people celebrating the end of Ramadan.

Co-operative Bank no longer up for sale June 26, 2017

The bank says it expects to make a further announcement on fund-raising plans to safeguard its future.

DUP-Tory deal close says Arlene Foster June 26, 2017

Arlene Foster returns to London as talks over a DUP-Tory parliamentary pact continue.

CNN Africa

African vice president faces accusations in Paris June 23, 2017

The son of Equatorial Guinea's President is on trial in France for splurging on a Parisian mansion, a private jet and a fleet of luxury cars using tens of millions of dollars he allegedly looted from his country.

Priyanka Chopra: This is how you fight rape stigma June 23, 2017

Africaid and UNICEF are working to empower rape victims and break the cycle and stigma of sexual abuse through counseling, education, and health care throughout Africa, says Priyanka Chopra.

Ancient Egyptian's toe is early prosthetic June 22, 2017

A wooden big toe that enabled a priest's daughter to walk around 3,000 years ago has been found to be even more complex than researchers believed. It is thought to be one of the oldest prosthetic devices ever found.

Risk of polio spread spikes in DRC June 15, 2017

Two separate outbreaks of polio have been reported in remote parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo, a setback for large-scale efforts to eradicate the highly infectious and potentially fatal disease.

DNA unlocks secrets of Ancient Egyptians June 23, 2017

The African speakers at TEDGlobal 2017 June 23, 2017

TEDGlobal has released a preview list of speakers for its four day conference in Arusha, Tanzania this August, the first conference on the continent for a decade.

US conducts airstrikes on Al-Shabaab June 11, 2017

The Pentagon said it conducted an air strike against the Al-Shabaab group in Somalia early Sunday morning.

Worst drought in century hits Cape Town June 1, 2017

The worst drought in a century is forcing the most stringent water restrictions ever implemented for South Africa's second largest city.

Egypt, Gulf states cut ties with Qatar June 5, 2017

Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt have broken diplomatic relations with Qatar over what they say is the country's support of terrorism.

Memorial service for Ivory Coast star Tiote June 12, 2017

Chinese club Beijing Enterprises FC is set to hold a memorial service on Tuesday for former Ivory Coast and Newcastle footballer Cheick Tiote.

Reuters – News

Conservative Koch network criticizes U.S. Senate healthcare bill June 25, 2017

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Reuters) - Officials with the conservative U.S. political network overseen by the Koch brothers say they are unhappy with the healthcare bill that may be voted on by the Senate this week and will lobby for changes to it.

Trump, Modi seek rapport despite friction on trade, immigration June 26, 2017

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold their first face-to-face meeting in Washington on Monday, seeking to boost U.S.-Indian relations despite differences over trade, the Paris climate accord and immigration.

Key Republican Collins has 'serious concerns' on healthcare bill June 26, 2017

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican Senator Susan Collins of Maine said on Sunday she has extreme reservations about the U.S. Senate's healthcare overhaul and does not think it will be able to pass this week.

Top Democrat slams Obama administration's response to Russian hacks June 25, 2017

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The top Democrat on the U.S. House Intelligence Committee on Sunday criticized the administration of former President Barack Obama for not taking earlier and tougher action against Russia for its alleged hacks aimed at swaying the Nov. 8 election for Donald Trump.

New York Pride marchers target Trump as San Francisco parties June 26, 2017

NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Large crowds turned out for Pride marches on Sunday in New York City and San Francisco, the two U.S. places most associated with the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights movement, with the East Coast city bringing a more political flavor to the event sparked by events there almost 50 years ago.

Conservative activists hold muted rallies in Washington June 25, 2017

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Conservative activists held a pair of rallies in Washington on Sunday to decry the handful of celebrities who have joked about violence against President Donald Trump and to protest efforts to stop contentious speakers at colleges.

Senator Rand Paul says would consider partial repeal of Obamacare June 25, 2017

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Republican Senator Rand Paul said on Sunday that he remains open to supporting the Senate healthcare bill but only under certain circumstances.

Top Senate Democrat Schumer: 50-50 chance Republicans pass healthcare bill June 25, 2017

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said on Sunday that he sees a 50 percent probability that Republicans will be able to pass their healthcare bill.

Trump reaches out to lawmakers on healthcare as another says 'no' June 24, 2017

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump made calls to fellow Republicans in the U.S. Senate on Friday to mobilize support for their party's healthcare overhaul while acknowledging the legislation is on a "very, very narrow path" to passage.

White House says Trump tweet meets Comey tapes records request June 24, 2017

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House said in a letter on Friday that a tweet by President Donald Trump on Thursday was the formal answer to a request by the House of Representatives Intelligence Committee for information about records of conversations with fired FBI Director James Comey.