Africa
Kenyan activist detained
Boniface Mwangi, a prominent Kenyan human rights activist, has been detained. Police charged him with inciting violence, according to his wife. Recently, he called for an anti-government protest at a marathon. His arrest has caused anger among those who support him.
Sudan floods outlook
A recent support from a UN humanitarian organization said over a million people in South Sudan have been impacted by flooding. Around a quarter of people in South Sudan have been forced from their homes because of flooding. Figures show that more than 11 million people have been affected by flooding in South Sudan.
Asia
Chinese woman sentenced to death
Yu Huaying, a woman who trafficked more than 12 children in the 1990s, has been sentenced to death in China. She was found guilty of selling 17 children, many of which suffered from depression. Huaying built a criminal chain of child trafficking, according to a Chinese court ruling.
Millions evacuated in India
Officials in India said 1.5 million people in India were evacuated because of a cyclone. The cyclone impacted people who live in India’s eastern states, including Odisha and West Bengal. Storm victims were offered relief camps with food, water and health facilities.
Europe
Cocaine trafficker arrested
Luigi Belvedere, one of Italy’s most wanted criminals, has been arrested. He was arrested in Medellin and accused of specializing in an illegal importation of cocaine. Belvedere was previously photographed posing next to drug lord Pablo Escobar’s tomb. He is accused of working with the mafia Casalesi in Italy.
UK/Germany strike defense deal
Recent reports show the United Kingdom and Germany have reached an agreement aimed at boosting security, investment and jobs. The deal will allow for a German defense company to open a factory in the UK, creating 400 jobs. Now, both countries will develop drones and a long-range missile together.
Latin America
Cubans suffer without power
Thousands of people were left without power for several days in Cuba. This incident marked Cuba’s worst energy crisis in years. Officials blamed the power outages on the country’s electrical infrastructure. Meanwhile, Hurricane Oscar also left its mark on Cuba.
Former Peru president sentenced
Alejandro Toledo, who served as Peru’s president from 2001 and 2006, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. He was found guilty of corruption and laundering. Toledo took $35 million in bribes from a construction company. He denied the allegations against him and laughed when a judge spoke against him.
North America
McDonalds E. coli outbreak
Fast food restaurant McDonald’s has continued selling its Quarter Pounder burgers. The company recently ruled out its patties because of an E. coli outbreak. At least one person from the outbreak died while dozens of other became ill. The patties tested negative for the disease in Colorado after the outbreak.
Washington shooting leaves five dead
Five people were shot and killed at a house near Seattle, Washington. Police arrested a 15-year-old suspect who is not allowed to be named. Among the victims included two adults and three teenagers. The suspect had no criminal history before the incident.
