Lake Chad: Striving to meet growing needs

Erodgan declares victory in Turkey presidential election June 25, 2018

Trump: Deport 'these people' without judges or court cases June 24, 2018

TV anchor fact-checks Trump supporter on family separations June 23, 2018

What began as a new Trump administration policy, enacted in mid-April, has turned to a crisis that resulted in the separation of immigrant children from their parents. CNN's Victor Blackwell discusses the decisions that lead to the policy.

Saudi woman fulfills lifelong dream to drive F1 car after ban lifted June 24, 2018

More migrants stranded in Med amid European standoff June 24, 2018

Mo Salah considering quitting Egypt national team June 24, 2018

Mo Salah is considering quitting the Egyptian national team due to his unhappiness over what has happened in Chechnya, where the team was based during the World Cup at Russia 2018, a source close to the Liverpool forward has told CNN.

England put six past Panama June 24, 2018

Prince William starts historic Middle East tour June 24, 2018

William's most challenging royal trip to date June 24, 2018

The Duke of Cambridge faces perhaps his biggest international test to date in his trip to the Middle East, where he will have to juggle politics, diplomacy and royalty. British royal visits usually try to stay above politics, but any foray into this region is inherently political.

Sarah Sanders kicked out of restaurant June 24, 2018

White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said she was kicked out of a Virginia restaurant by its owner because she works for President Donald Trump.

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Exuberant England put six past Panama June 24, 2018

England followed Belgium into the last 16 of the World Cup with a thumping 6-1 victory over Panama Sunday in a sweltering Nizhny Novgorod.

Salah considering quitting Egypt national team June 24, 2018

Sweden star suffers racist abuse after defeat June 24, 2018

Late late show keeps Germany in World Cup June 23, 2018

The 2018 World Cup looks on course to set a new record for the number of penalties awarded.

Lukaku and Hazard star as Belgium rout Tunisia June 23, 2018

Belgium duo Romelu Lukaku and Eden Hazard scored two goals each in the 5-2 World Cup rout of Tunisia in Moscow.

Swiss duo's goal celebration 'mixes sport and politics' June 24, 2018

It's the goal celebration that everyone is talking about at the World Cup, but not everyone is celebrating.

Musa scores twice as Nigeria beats Iceland June 22, 2018

Nigeria bounced back from their opening-game defeat and boosted their chances of qualifying for the knockout stages of the World Cup with a 2-0 win over Iceland in Volgograd.

Maradona cries for Argentina as media turns on team June 22, 2018

As the commemorative features acknowledging the 32nd anniversary of the "Hand of God" went to press, Diego Maradona once again raised his left arm, only this time to wipe away the tears.

What is VAR? The Video Assistant Referee explained June 19, 2018

It's being talked about around the world, dominating discussion in stadiums, crowded pubs and millions of households.

Best photos of the World Cup June 24, 2018

The World Cup kicked off Thursday with the host nation, Russia, rolling to a 5-0 victory over Saudi Arabia in Moscow.

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'Game of Thrones' stars Kit Harington and Rose Leslie are married June 23, 2018

It was a match made in Westeros when "Game of Thrones" actors Kit Harington and Rose Leslie tied the knot Saturday in Aberdeen, Scotland.

See all the highlights from the BET Awards June 25, 2018

The 2018 BET Awards, which celebrate the best in music, movies and sports, are happening Sunday night.

ABC rolls the dice, again, with Roseanne-free 'Roseanne' June 22, 2018

ABC rolled the dice on a new version of "Roseanne" with Roseanne Barr, and thanks to the star's unmanageable nature, wound up getting burned. After taking a principled stand by canceling the show because of Barr's racist tweets, the network has opted for another revival --a Roseanne-free "Roseanne," indicating its new priority i […]

Vinnie Paul, Pantera drummer and co-founder, dies at 54 June 23, 2018

Vinnie Paul, the drummer and founding member of the metal band Pantera has died, the band announced on Facebook.

McCartney shares inspiration for 'Let It Be' June 23, 2018

Paul McCartney joined "Late Late Show" host James Corden for a "Carpool Karaoke" segment, where the iconic Beatle shared his inspiration for the hit "Let It Be."

'Believer' spotlights push to reform Mormon Church's LGBT policy June 22, 2018

Deeply personal and equally moving, "Believer" documents Imagine Dragons lead singer Dan Reynolds' crusading campaign on behalf of LGBTQ rights, in direct conflict with the teachings of the Mormon Church under which he was raised.

'Jurassic World' sequel crosses $700 million at global box office June 24, 2018

'Marvel's Luke Cage' looks more vulnerable in Season 2 June 21, 2018

Luke Cage might be bulletproof, but the character's eponymous Netflix series looks weaker in Season 2 -- not bad, overall, but still experiencing the equivalent of a sophomore slump.

Brigitte Nielsen welcomes baby girl June 24, 2018

Actress Brigitte Nielsen, 54, gave birth to her fifth child after announcing her pregnancy in May on Instagram.

NBC decides it's time to cancel 'Timeless' June 22, 2018

The clock has run out for sci-fi drama "Timeless" at NBC.

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Clashes in Nigeria between farmers and herders leave 86 dead June 24, 2018

Violence breaks out between farmers and Fulani cattle herders in central Plateau state.

Zimbabwe election 'to go ahead as planned' after blast June 24, 2018

President Mnangagwa says voting will take place on 30 July despite an apparent attempt to kill him.

Meet the 10-year-old DJ taking Ghana by storm June 24, 2018

How one schoolgirl juggles school, dancing, playing musical instruments and DJing.

Mali Fula villagers were killed 'in cold blood' June 24, 2018

Thirty-two civilians from the Fula ethnic group were killed in cold blood, a Fula association says.

Ethiopia: Two dead and dozens hurt in grenade attack at pro-PM rally June 24, 2018

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed was whisked away from the event attended by thousands in Addis Ababa.

World Cup 2018: Egypt's Mohamed Salah becomes 'honorary citizen of Chechnya' June 23, 2018

Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov announces Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is now an honorary citizen of the Russian republic.

Belgium beat Tunisia 5-2 June 23, 2018

Premier League pair Romelu Lukaku and Eden Hazard both score twice as Belgium all but secure qualification with victory over Tunisia.

Boris Becker insists CAR diplomatic passport is genuine June 22, 2018

The foreign ministry of the Central African Republic says the ex-tennis star has a fake document.

Akon to build 'real Wakanda' in Senegal June 21, 2018

The multi-platinum selling artist announces his own cryptocurrency and city - both named after himself.

Joseph Mbilinyi takes Tanzania to court over rap song ban June 22, 2018

Tanzanian banned the rap song by MP Joseph Mbilinyi, also known as MC Sugu, for being "violent".

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Turkey election: Erdogan wins second term as president June 25, 2018

The head of Turkey's election authority says the current president has won a second term outright.

Heathrow Airport: MPs gear up for crunch third runway vote June 24, 2018

Boris Johnson - an opponent of a third runway - will be out of the country for the Commons vote.

Uber to begin appeal over London licence denial June 24, 2018

A court will decide if the taxi app firm is "fit and proper" to hold a licence to operate in the capital.

Britons Charlie and Gayle Anderson murdered in Jamaica June 24, 2018

Charlie and Gayle Anderson, from Manchester, had recently retired to the Caribbean island.

UK singles chart to include videos watched on YouTube June 25, 2018

Music played on YouTube will finally be included in the Top 40, the Official Charts Company says.

Garden waste collection charges rise to £74m a year June 24, 2018

More than half of UK councils have introduced charges for picking up green waste, research finds.

England make World Cup history June 24, 2018

England achieve their most emphatic World Cup result as Harry Kane's hat-trick helps them thrash a poor Panama side and reach the last 16.

'I'm a trade unionist, not a terrorist' June 25, 2018

Dave Smith was one of hundreds of workers put on a 'blacklist' due to their trade union activities.

Trump calls for deportations without judicial process June 24, 2018

The US president wants to deport those who enter the US illegally, without any judicial process.

Prince William makes historic visit to Middle East June 24, 2018

The prince embarks on the first official royal visit to Israel and the Palestinian territories.

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Can a Chinese law help stop elephant slaughter in Africa? June 19, 2018

It's no secret where the ivory deals take place in Pemba.

Deadly explosions rock Eid celebrations in Nigeria June 17, 2018

Twin bomb blasts at a mosque in northeastern Nigeria killed at least 20 people and wounded scores more, local police told CNN.

Cameroon security forces torturing English speakers, Amnesty says June 12, 2018

Cameroon is in the grip of spiraling violence that has seen security forces and armed separatists torture and attack people in the country's English speaking region, a new report by Amnesty International has said.

Congo warlord acquitted of war crimes to be released June 13, 2018

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has ordered the "interim release" of former Vice President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Jean-Pierre Bemba, after it reversed his 18-year jail sentence last week.

'Exhausted' migrants rescued from ship begin four-day journey to Spain June 13, 2018

The search-and-rescue ship stranded in the Mediterranean Sea since Sunday began its roughly 800-mile journey to Spain on Tuesday evening after transferring more than 500 rescued migrants to Italian Coast Guard and naval ships.

President Buhari says sorry for election annulled 25 years ago June 14, 2018

President Muhammadu Buhari says sorry to the family of late Moshood Abiola, the Nigerian opposition leader whose election was annulled by the military 25 years ago.

Unprecedented UN sanctions slapped on 'millionaire migrant traffickers' June 8, 2018

Six men who allegedly made fortunes from buying and selling vulnerable migrants have been hit by United Nations sanctions in an unprecedented response to the international slave trade exposed by CNN, the Dutch foreign ministry said Thursday.

Some of Africa's oldest and biggest baobab trees have died June 12, 2018

Some of the oldest and biggest baobab trees in Africa have died recently, becoming the latest possible victims of climate change, according to a study published in the journal Nature Plants on Monday.

CNN report on sex-for-grades prompts Senate investigation June 1, 2018

A student who secretly taped her professor in a sex-for-grades scandal is praising the Nigerian Senate's decision to investigate her case and others in the nation's universities.

Tanzanian conjoined twins die at age 21 June 4, 2018

Few people share as much in life as conjoined twins. For Maria and Consolata Mwakikuti, conjoined twins and orphans from Tanzania, this was certainly the case.

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Trump says illegal immigrants should be deported with 'no judges or court cases' June 24, 2018

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Sunday that people who enter the United States illegally should be sent back immediately to where they came from without any judicial process, likening them to invaders who are trying to "break into" the country.

Pentagon eyes temporary camps for immigrants at two bases June 25, 2018

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska (Reuters) - The U.S. military is preparing to build temporary camps at two military bases to house immigrants, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Sunday, in the latest sign of a growing U.S. military support role for President Donald Trump's politically charged immigration policies.

U.S. says still working to reunite 2,053 children with families June 24, 2018

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. government still has 2,053 children in its custody who were separated from their parents under President Donald Trump's "zero tolerance" immigration policy and officials said there was a "well coordinated" process for reuniting families.

South Carolina congressional candidate expected to recover after crash June 25, 2018

(Reuters) - South Carolina Republican congressional candidate Katie Arrington was expected to recover fully from a weekend car crash, her campaign said on Sunday, adding that she had no lasting neurological injuries and should walk again soon.

Supreme Court poised to rule on Trump travel ban, other cases June 24, 2018

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court, winding down its nine-month term, will issue rulings this week in its few remaining cases including a major one on the legality of President Donald Trump's ban on people from five Muslim-majority nations entering the country.

Trump defends policies on border, North Korea in visit to Las Vegas June 24, 2018

LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - President Donald Trump defended his tough stance on immigrants crossing the U.S. border with Mexico on Saturday, praising his administration for a job well done and saying his approach will make the United States stronger.

Trump adviser Kushner criticizes Abbas, says U.S. peace plan near June 24, 2018

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Jared Kushner, U.S. President Donald Trump's senior adviser, said Washington would announce its Middle East peace plan soon, and press on with or without Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas.

Pompeo warns Iran on nuclear arms; hopes military force will never be needed June 23, 2018

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Saturday warned Iran not to pursue nuclear weapons, saying it would face the "wrath of the entire world" if it did so, but added that he hoped it would never be necessary for the United States to take military action against the country.

South Carolina congressional candidate seriously injured in car crash June 24, 2018

(Reuters) - South Carolina Republican congressional candidate Katie Arrington, who ousted incumbent U.S. Representative Mark Sanford in a primary this month, was seriously injured in a car crash that killed the driver of a second vehicle, her campaign said on Saturday.

Republicans aim to debate immigration bill next week, ignoring Trump plea June 22, 2018

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican leaders in the U.S. House of Representative still plan to bring an immigration bill up for a vote next week, despite President Donald Trump's urgings on Friday to drop the effort until after November's elections.