In the Horn of Africa, drought threatens millions

'Some regions in emergency phase of food insecurity':

In Bisle, a remote settlement in Ethiopiaapos;s Somali Region, residents say it is a year since they have had a drop of rain, and their livestock — the area's vital source of income — are dwindling in number as the months go by.

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Mumbai blasts: Probe into suspect’s death

Police in the Indian city of Mumbai (Bombay) have launched an investigation into the death of a man who was called in for questioning about deadly blasts in the city last week. Fayaz Usmani died in hospital early on Sunday, hours after he complained of feeling unwell during his questioning. His family suspects foul play, but police deny allegations of torture, saying he died of a heart attack. Wednesday’s three explosions killed 19 people and injured dozens.

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Jerusalem fire under control

Israeli firefighters brought a forest fire in Jerusalem under control on Sunday after the Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum was evacuated as a precaution, a police spokesman said.

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