Blast near Cairo Coptic cathedral kills at least 22

An explosion near Cairo’s Coptic cathedral has killed at least 20 people. Egypt’s state-run television said 22 people had been killed and 35 injured in the blast, citing health ministry officials. Local media reported the explosion hit St Peter’s...

Trump team challenges intel on Russian election influence

Donald Trump’s presidential transition team on Saturday challenged the veracity of U.S. intelligence assessments that Russia was trying to tip the November election to the Republican. A top Senate Democrat demanded a full congressional investigation. The CIA has...

Gambia President Yahya Jammeh must step down – UN

Gambian President Yahya Jammeh must hand over power after defeat in elections, the UN Security Council has said. President Jammeh initially conceded to Adama Barrow in last week’s vote but has since refused to accept the end of his 22-year rule. Mr Barrow said...