President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud tells VOA his government will continue to talk to anyone in al-Shabab group who is willing to renounce violence
Meanwhile, Egyptian officials say explosion at a bridge in central Cairo wounded at least 2 other people
Earlier, both Saudi Arabia, Houthis say they are ready for talks that could return Yemen to political transition started in 2012, but Oman says neither side is ready for negotiations
In an interview with New York Times published on Sunday, Obama says he will tell Gulf states they also need to be more active in addressing regional crises
Scientists say males use ultrasonic 'songs,' using different tunes when they smell but do not see a female and when they lay eyes on their potential lady love
Mosque is first in United States that is run by a woman, for women - it does not have a dress code; it does not require head scarves
Proposal seeks to tackle decades of rebellion in Mali's north, where Islamist militants are fighting thousands of French and UN troops
Decisive role played by social media, mobile phone and biometric machines
President stresses deal will leave Iran with no path to weapons development and will be based on verification, not trust
Earlier Thursday, al-Qaida militants stormed a prison in southern Yemen, freeing 300 inmates
Some 900 dogs are now working with their handlers in 28 countries affected by mines and explosives
Surge in political violence likely to stir memories of earlier periods of Turkish instability, observers say
Domin Kari
