Death toll from Kenyan landslide reaches 43 as rescue efforts continue

Nov 25,2019
The death toll from landslides that hit villages in northwestern Kenyan county of West Pokot has reached 43 as search and rescue efforts for the missing victims gather pace, local officials confirmed on Sunday.
Plane crash kills 24 in DR Congo
Nov 25
The BBC reports that at least 24 people have died after a propeller plane crashed into a residential area in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Protesters tear-gassed in Bogota as Duque starts 'national conversation'
Nov 24
Security forces tear-gassed protesters who filled the streets of Bogota on Saturday for a third straight day, as President Ivan Duque announced the start of a "national conversation" to assuage popular anger.
Hong Kong holds district elections
Nov 24
People in Hong Kong are voting in the territory's first major elections since pro-democracy protests broke out over five months ago. NHK World's Keiichi Takamura has the following report on what to expect from the closely watched vote.
Bolivia's Congress authorizes new elections without Morales
Nov 24
Bolivia's Congress approved a bill Saturday that opens the door to new elections without ex-president Evo Morales,
Pope calls for nuclear-free world in Nagasaki
Nov 24
Pope Francis is in Nagasaki where he called for nuclear weapons to be abolished, saying they're "an affront crying out to heaven." He will move on to Hiroshima later in the day. It's the first time in nearly 40 years a sitting pontiff is visiting the country, and the two atomic bombed cities.
Afghan forces arrest 2 IS militants in eastern Nangarhar province
Nov 22