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What did people eat before agriculture? New study offers insight

What did people eat before agriculture? New study offers insight

Scientists reconstructed the dietary practices of one such culture from North Africa, surprisingly documenting a heavily plant-based diet.
Sat May 04 2024
Italy's coast guard rescues 49 migrants from boat sinking in Mediterranean

Italy's coast guard rescues 49 migrants from boat sinking in Mediterranean

The Italian Coast Guard rescued 49 migrants attempting to travel from North Africa to Europe after their boat sank in the Mediterranean Sea.
Fri Feb 02 2024
Wildfires kill 34 in Algeria as heatwave sweeps north Africa

Wildfires kill 34 in Algeria as heatwave sweeps north Africa

Some 8,000 firefighters were battling to bring the flames under control, authorities said.
Tue Jul 25 2023
Algeria's former President Bouteflika dies at 84

Algeria's former President Bouteflika dies at 84

Bouteflika, a veteran of Algeria's war for independence, had ruled the North African country for two decades before his resignation in 2019.
Sat Sep 18 2021
Malaysia, Egypt discuss efforts to revive bilateral ties - PM Muhyiddin

Malaysia, Egypt discuss efforts to revive bilateral ties - PM Muhyiddin

Egypt is Malaysia's largest trading partner in the North African region with a trade value of RM2.06 billion last year, Muhyiddin said.
Fri Jun 18 2021
Migrants push for Spain's Ceuta again after border security tightened

Migrants push for Spain's Ceuta again after border security tightened

Spain pressed on with the expulsion of thousands of migrants who had swum or climbed into its North African enclave over the past two days.
Thu May 20 2021
Malaysia clinches major oil palm deal with Saudi Arabia

Malaysia clinches major oil palm deal with Saudi Arabia

The oil-rich kingdom of Saudi Arabia would also increase the import of palm oil and related products from Malaysia.
Fri Apr 30 2021
U.S., Britain curb electronics on flights from Middle East, North Africa

U.S., Britain curb electronics on flights from Middle East, North Africa

Passengers travelling from a specific list of airports could not bring into the main cabin devices larger than a mobile phone such as tablets, portable DVD players, laptops and cameras.
Wed Mar 22 2017
Al-Qaeda threatens France and allies after Ivory Coast attack

Al-Qaeda threatens France and allies after Ivory Coast attack

Al-Qaeda's North African branch threatened France and its allies fighting against jihadists in the volatile region.
Tue Mar 15 2016
Al-Qaeda claims deadly attack at Ivory Coast beach resort

Al-Qaeda claims deadly attack at Ivory Coast beach resort

Al-Qaeda's North African affiliate had claimed responsibility for the attack in the former French colonial capital, a resort popular with Western expatriates.
Mon Mar 14 2016
Terrorism and the politics of hegemony

Terrorism and the politics of hegemony

I only wish there was a fraction of that sympathy for the hundreds of thousands of victims of acts of terrorism right across West Asia and North Africa (WANA) in the last few decades.
Tue Nov 17 2015
Around 30 bodies found in migrant boat: Italian authorities

Around 30 bodies found in migrant boat: Italian authorities

The discovery was made when authorities boarded a fishing boat carrying around 590 refugees and migrants including two pregnant women.
Mon Jun 30 2014
World Cup: Algeria beat S. Korea 4-2, first tournament victory since 1982

World Cup: Algeria beat S. Korea 4-2, first tournament victory since 1982

It was the North Africans' first World Cup victory since their famous 1982 success against West Germany.
Sun Jun 22 2014
Al-Qaeda releases 'credible' hostage video

Al-Qaeda releases 'credible' hostage video

The hostages are four Frenchmen kidnapped from a uranium compound in northern Niger exactly three years ago along with a Dutchman, a Swede and a South African.
Tue Sep 17 2013
Security tightened as Libya marks revolt anniversary

Security tightened as Libya marks revolt anniversary

Security forces were on high alert across Libya on Sunday as the north African nation marks two years since the start of the revolt that toppled Moamer Kadhafi after four decades of iron-fisted rule.
Sun Feb 17 2013
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024