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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 494

Christopher Torchia

In this file photo taken on August 22, 2013, Zimbabwean then-President Robert Mugabe looks on during his inauguration and swearing-in ceremony at the 60,000-seater sports stadium in Harare (ALEXANDER JOE / AFP)
September 6, 2019, 9:08 am
Robert Mugabe, longtime Zimbabwe leader, dies at 95
The early promise of the African strongman’s 37-year rule was eroded by economic turmoil, disputed elections and human rights violations; he was forced to retire in 2017
By FARAI MUTSAKA and Christopher Torchia
In this photo taken on Nov. 11, 2017, musician Johnny Clegg on stage at a farewell concert in Johannesburg (AP Photo/Denis Farrell)
July 17, 2019, 5:50 am
Johnny Clegg, who fought South Africa’s apartheid with music, dies at 66
Grammy-nominated, British-born Jewish singer recorded and performed songs with multi-racial bands in defiance of oppressive system
By Cara Anna and Christopher Torchia
Members of the inspection team enter Saudi Arabia's Consulate in Istanbul, Monday, Oct. 15, 2018. Turkey and Saudi Arabia are conducting a joint "inspection" on Monday of the consulate, where Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi went missing nearly two weeks ago, Turkish authorities said. (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris)
October 29, 2018, 3:40 pm
Saudi, Turkish prosecutors meet in Istanbul to discuss Khashoggi killing
As Riyadh and Ankara argue over which country should try the 18 suspects, Amnesty releases video of journalists around the world reading the Saudi writers’ final column
By Christopher Torchia and ZEYNEP BILGINSOY
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan gestures as he addresses members of his ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP), at the parliament in Ankara, Turkey, Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018 (AP Photo/Ali Unal)
October 26, 2018, 2:20 pm
Erdogan to Saudi Arabia: Where is Khashoggi’s body?
Kingdom’s chief prosecutor to arrive in Turkey on Sunday as president says he has more ‘information and evidence’ about the killing of the crown prince’s critic
By Suzan Fraser and Christopher Torchia
In this image made from a March 2018 video provided by Metafora Production, Jamal Khashoggi speaks during an interview at an undisclosed location. (Metafora Production via AP)
October 20, 2018, 8:15 pm
Saudi account of Khashoggi killing widely denounced — except by Trump
US president says he finds Riyadh’s explanation that the journalist died in a brawl at the Saudi consulate in Turkey credible, and that initial arrests were ‘a good first step’
By Christopher Torchia, ZEYNEP BILGINSOY and Sarah El Deeb
South African President Jacob Zuma addresses the nation and press at the government's Union Buildings in Pretoria, South Africa, February 14, 2018. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)
February 15, 2018, 12:52 am
South African president resigns over corruption scandals
Jacob Zuma steps down after ruling African National Congress party instructs him to leave office by end of day or face parliamentary ouster
By Christopher Torchia
People gather for the presidential inauguration ceremony of Emmerson Mnangagwa in Harare, Zimbabwe, November 24, 2017. (AP Photo/Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi)
November 24, 2017, 12:16 pm
Zimbabweans preparing to greet country’s new leader
Country hopes for promised democracy but faces uncertainty as Emmerson Mnangagwa replaces Robert Mugabe
By Christopher Torchia and FARAI MUTSAKA
In this photo taken Saturday, July 2017, South African musician Johnny Clegg, middle, and the dancers perform during "The Final Journey" concert at the Grand Arena in Cape Town, South Africa. (AP Photo)
September 14, 2017, 8:41 pm
South Africa’s Jewish Zulu Johnny Clegg begins last international tour
The iconic singer embarks on final series of concerts as he battles pancreatic cancer
By Christopher Torchia
Dr. Peter Schmid (R) from the University of Zurich prepares "Neo", a new found fossil skeleton in the Cradle Of Human Kind area, to be displayed on May 8, 2017 in Maropeng, South Africa. (AFP Photo/Gianluiga Guercia)
May 9, 2017, 4:43 pm
Hominids lived alongside humans, South African scientists find
Dating of fossils belonging to Homo naledi suggest the species become extinct much later than previously believed
By Christopher Torchia
This file photo taken on July 17, 2016 shows pro-Erdogan supporters holding a giant Turkish flag during funerals of the victims of the coup attempt at Kocatepe Mosque in Ankara. (AFP PHOTO / DIMITAR DILKOFF)
August 15, 2016, 12:30 pm
Turkey says failed coup was decades in the making
Investigators claim supporters of exiled cleric Fethullah Gulen began infiltrating power structures in the 1980s
By Christopher Torchia and Erol Israfil
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan waves after his address at the parliament in Ankara, Turkey, Friday, July 22, 2016. (AP Photo/Burhan Ozbilici)
July 24, 2016, 4:35 am
Turkey seizes over 2,250 institutions in coup crackdown
State take-over includes hospitals, labor unions and 15 universities following failed overthrow attempt
By Christopher Torchia and CINAR KIPER
A Turkish girl wearing a headband bearing the name of Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan during a pro-government demonstration in front of the old parliament building, in Ankara, Turkey, July 20, 2016. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)
July 21, 2016, 12:05 am
Turkey to shut hundreds of schools in anti-coup measure
Over 600 institutions to be shuttered as Erdogan claims education system infiltrated by subversive opposition leaders
By Suzan Fraser and Christopher Torchia
Kenyans light candles next to a white wooden cross for each of the victims of the Garissa attack, during a vigil at Uhuru Park in Nairobi, Kenya, Tuesday, April 7, 2015. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)
April 7, 2015, 10:24 pm
Kenyans angry over delayed reaction to college killings
Corruption, competition between army and police meant terrorists had hours to rampage in Garissa campus
By TOM ODULA and Christopher Torchia
Kenya Defense Forces are pictured after they ended a siege by gunmen in the university on April 2, 2015 in the northeastern town of Garissa. (photo credit: AFP PHOTO / CARL DE SOUZA)
April 6, 2015, 4:11 pm
After university attack, Kenyan warplanes strike al-Shabab positions
Strongholds in Somalia targeted after Islamist group massacres 148 students at a Garissa college
By Christopher Torchia
Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) soldiers arrive at a hospital to escort the bodies of the attackers to be put on public view, in Garissa, Kenya Saturday, April 4, 2015. Authorities displayed the bodies of the alleged attackers involved in the killings at Garissa University College on the bed of a pickup truck that drove slowly past the crowd gathered in a large open area. (photo credit: AP/Ben Curtis)
April 5, 2015, 7:02 am
Kenya cities to ‘run red with blood,’ Al-Shabab threatens
Somalian extremist group warns of more attacks after terrorists kill 148 at college; Kenyan leader vows harsh response
By Christopher Torchia and TOM ODULA
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