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Willmar mourns drowning of two fourth-grade boys

Dozens of women crowded the homes of fourth-graders Ahmed Hashi and Idris Hussein, whose families live not far from one another in Willmar, to offer the families comfort and prayers. Hundreds of neighbors, relatives and teachers later gathered at the cemetery, where one leader called for changes that…

Afro Deli sues African Development Center in ownership dispute

Afro Deli,a prominent immigrant-owned business in the Twin Cities, is suing landlord African Development Center days before its lease was set to expire.

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud condemns Istanbul Ataturk Airport terrorism attack

Mogadishu, 29 June 2016 (Villa Somalia): The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, HE Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has strongly and unequivocally condemned the heinous violent acts of terrorism at Istanbul Airport which killed innocent people and injured many more.

Somalia's Al-Shabaab Down but Far from Out

Somalia's militant group, Al-Shabaab, has often defied its adversaries' claims that it is in decline. In recent months, however, the movement has suffered setbacks, including territorial losses, high-ranking commanders killed and defections. The Somali Federal Government (SFG) and its internal,…

What's It Like to Be Young and Muslim in America?

WASHINGTON— Muslims adjusting to American society, where women and children experience fewer restrictions, can be a huge challenge, said one young Muslim American who was born in Iraq but brought to the United States when he was 1 year old.

'Blade Runner' sequel adds Oscar nominee to cast

Blade Runner director Ridley Scott has been sitting on a lot of information that fans of the sci-fi classic are itching to know, but we aren't being kept completely in the dark. Casting updates have been coming over the past several months, and the most recent addition to the cast is Oscar nominee…

Istanbul airport attack: 36 dead and 147 wounded in suspected Isil suicide attacks in Turkey

Witnesses described deadly carnage and crowds in a panic as the attackers struck. At least 36 people were killed, Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said, in the terror attack, one for which there was no immediate claim of responsibility.

From Williamsville South to the diplomatic mission of a lifetime, Schwartz tackles challenge of Somalia

WASHINGTON – The first U.S. ambassador to Somalia since the "Black Hawk Down" incident got his start in world affairs by staring at a map of Africa in a classroom at Williamsville South High School.

Inside the secret Somalia rehab camp for former Shabab members

For the first time, a journalist gets access to the Mogadishu camp where about 500 former Somali Shabab members are being held. Part of the Atkinson Fellowship's Generation 9/11 series.

Somali man detained in Italy in migrant trafficking probe

ROME – Italian police say they have detained a Somali man in Rome who is suspected of belonging to a migrant trafficking ring bringing non-EU citizens into Italy and other European countries.

150,000 refugees to leave camp by December

Kenya re-emphasised its position on the world's largest refugee camp yesterday, stating that plans for the repatriation of the more than 360,000 Somali refugees within the camp will proceed as planned.

Somalia: Al-Shabab attack at Nasa Hablod hotel kills 15

At least 15 people killed and another 20 wounded in coordinated assault on Nasa Hablod hotel in Somalia's capital.

Somali lawmaker among those killed in Mogadishu Hotel attack

The State Minister of the Prime Minister's Office for Environment, Buri Mohamed Hamza, is confirmed to have been a victim of the violent terrorist attack on Nasa Hablod hotel by AlShabaab yesterday.

Somali PM axes female Ministers

Somali Prime Minister Omar Abdirashid Sharmarke fired two female ministers and appointed their successors yesterday night.

The British are frantically Googling what the E.U. is, hours after voting to leave it

And although leaders of the campaign to exit Europe are crowing over their victory, it seems many Britons may not even know what they had actually voted for.

As droughts worsen, Kenyan herders revive ancient grazing system

KINNA, Kenya, June 24 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - In 2011, Aden Boru, a Borana pastoralist in northeast Kenya, lost 12 of his 60 cows to drought. Herders in other parts of the province were unluckier still, and lost their entire herd. "It feels terrible when even a single cow dies but to lose…

Markets reel as world absorbs shock of UK vote for Brexit

LONDON — Britain has jumped. Now it is wildly searching for the parachute. The U.K.'s unprecedented decision to leave the European Union sent shockwaves through the country and around the world Friday, rocking financial markets, toppling Prime Minister David Cameron and even threatening the ties…

Alert as suspected Shabaab militants destroy mast in Mandera

The militants are reported to have struck Damasa Town and destroyed a communication mast and a water pump.

Officials: U.S. Report Will Say Drones Have Only Killed 100 Civilians

The Obama administration is preparing to announce as early as next week that it believes around 100 civilians have died in nearly 500 U.S. drone strikes since 2009, U.S. officials tell NBC News.

Somali's in Europe shaken by UK's decision to leave the EU

LONDON (HOL) - As the polls for the UK vote on 'Remaining or Exiting' the EU came in, many Somalis waiting for their suhuur before observing fast in the morning were gathered in a London café. Most were worried by the early results which showed the Leave Campaign ahead as most felt leaving…

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