Al-Qaeda names Burkina Faso hotel attackers

Al-Qaeda names Burkina Faso hotel attackers

January 19, 2016 - 10:12 AMT  06:12 GMT
Al-Ansari is a nom de guerre that usually designates somebody from northern Mali, although it might just indicate where the brigade is based
$9bn stolen from Nigeria's treasury, minister says

$9bn stolen from Nigeria's treasury, minister says

January 19, 2016 - 10:04 AMT  06:04 GMT
The looted 1.35 trillion Nigerian naira could have built 36 hospitals or educated 4,000 children through university, Mohammed said.
Eagles guitarist Glenn Frey dies at 67

Eagles guitarist Glenn Frey dies at 67

January 19, 2016 - 09:19 AMT  05:19 GMT
The Eagles were one of the most successful bands of the 1970s, with multiple hit singles including Hotel California, in 1976.
Iran, Spain mull construction of oil refinery at Gibraltar strait

Iran, Spain mull construction of oil refinery at Gibraltar strait

January 19, 2016 - 09:11 AMT  05:11 GMT
The United States and European Union revoked crippling sanctions against Iran, which had cut its oil exports by about a half.
China economy marks slowest growth in 25 years

China economy marks slowest growth in 25 years

January 19, 2016 - 08:57 AMT  04:57 GMT
Premier Li Keqiang has said a slower growth rate would be acceptable as long as enough new jobs were created.
---