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Veteran South African apartheid-era politician and Zulu prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi dies aged 95

By Amy Cassidy and Amarachi Orie, CNN (CNN) — Veteran apartheid-era South African politician and Zulu prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi has died aged 95, the country’s president announced Saturday. “I am deeply saddened to announce the passing of Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, the Prince of KwaPhindangene, Traditional Prime Minister to the Zulu Monarch and Nation, and the

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Kim Jong Un and his daughter celebrate North Korea’s 75th anniversary. Xi and Putin send their regards

By Gawon Bae, CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — Kim Jong Un attended a “paramilitary parade” with his daughter to mark the 75th anniversary of North Korea’s founding on Saturday, the country’s state media have reported. Paramilitary forces and industrial workers marched down Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang as part of the parade, the

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United Nations Attacks Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at violence against UN peacekeeping forces. This is a selected list of incidents from 1990 to present. Facts Since 1948, the United Nations has authorized more than 71 peacekeeping missions around the globe. There are currently 12 peacekeeping operations. Since 1948, at least 4,314 peacekeepers have been

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Hajj Pilgrimage Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at Hajj, an annual pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia. On average, more than two million Muslims a year perform the pilgrimage. Facts June 14-19, 2024 – The Hajj pilgrimage is expected to take place (dates may vary slightly for different countries depending on the sighting of

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