The incident occurred near Kebemer off the coast of northwestern Senegal. Authorities on El Hierro in the Canary Islands have declared an emergency after a marked increase in migrant boat arrivals.
Celebrations feature fireworks, prayers, reunions, rangoli designs, feasting, and the sharing of sweets and gifts.
Protesters seek stricter trade restrictions on Israel and a halt to all arms sales.
The African National Congress, the party of late Nobel Prize winner Nelson Mandela, slumped to its worst-ever result in South Africa’s municipal election. The voters blame the ANC for water and electricity shortages.
Abed Abou Shhadeh says his detention was part of Israel's political measures 'to intimidate Arab society as a whole'.
Four killed, 88 injured in train collision in Egypt
The passenger train was travelling from Egypt's capital to Aswan in the south when it derailed, overturning carriages.
A train derailed after colliding with another train south of Cairo, with authorities confirming several deaths and saying scores of passengers were injured. Over 50 ambulances were deployed to the scene.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog tasked Gadi Eisenkot with the right of trying to form a government. The opposition leader’s way to replacing Benjamin Netanyahu as prime minister is full of political challenges.
Senegalese Interior Ministry says one person rescued as search operation continues after migrant vessel capsized.