India sentences 44 to life over Somalia piracy

An Indian court has sentenced 44 people to life imprisonment for crimes committed while hijacking vessels off Somalia's coast.

Houthis warn shipping companies against using Saudi ports

The Houthis say any violations may be subject to sanctions and attacks after they declared a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia.

Africa CDC says US should lift Ebola travel restrictions on Uganda

Africa's top public health agency said on Tuesday it does not support travel bans in response to the continent's worsening Ebola outbreak, urging the US to lift restrictions imposed on Uganda.