Ghana And Oil: How Africa's 'Rising Star' Has Faded
After oil was discovered in Ghana, why did Africa's up-and-coming economic power have to seek help from the International Monetary Fund?

US: North Korea engaged in arms-for-food deal with Russia
The White House said under the proposed deal, Russia would receive over two dozen types of weapons and munitions from Pyongyang.

Philippine ferry fire kills 31 people; at least 7 missing
Many of the 200 people who survived jumped off the ferry and were rescued from the dark sea by the coast guard, navy and local fishermen.

Mexico investigates 8 officials over deadly fire at migrant facility
Mexican officials appear to place blame for the fire deaths largely on private, subcontracted security guards.
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US: North Korea engaged in arms-for-food deal with Russia
The White House said under the proposed deal, Russia would receive over two dozen types of weapons and munitions from Pyongyang.

Lockdown, active shooter reported at Joint Base Andrews
Authorities issued an alert on social media warning that a person with an AR-15-style rifle was reported near base housing. A lockdown was initiated.

'I hear another shot:' 911 recordings from Nashville shooting released
The Metro Nashville Police Department released recordings from three 911 calls, where people can be heard asking for help.