Mali: Islamist Rebels Seize Diabaly
The BBC is reporting that Islamist fighters in Mali have seized a town in government-controlled territory amid a military intervention by France.
French Defense Minister...
A Kofi Awoonor Poem: 'We Have Found a New Land'
We Have Found a New Land by Kofi Awoonor
The smart professionals in three piece
Sweating away their humanity in dribblets
And wiping the blood...
The Burton Wire’s Christmas Playlist
The Burton Wire would like to wish you a safe and Happy Holiday season! To help you get into the Christmas spirit, we've compiled...
Gospel Great Andraé Crouch Dies
Robert Jablon of the Associated Press is reporting that gospel legend Andraé Crouch has died. Crouch was an outstanding gospel performer, songwriter and choir...
Nigerian Official: Missing Schoolgirls Found; Rescue Too Dangerous
Dana Ford ofCNN is reporting that a top Nigerian military official says he knows the whereabouts of the abducted schoolgirls who were kidnapped in...
Pope: History Is Made as an American is Chosen
Stacy M. Brown, Senior National Correspondent for Black Press USA, is reporting that a new Pope has been chosen. For the first time in...
Influx of Syrian Refugees Trouble Lebanese
Justin Salhani of The Los Angeles Times is reporting that tensions are brewing in Lebanon with the influx of Syrian refugees. Initially, the Lebanese...
Central African Republic: Nearly One Million People Flee
Azadeh Ansari of CNN is reporting that nearly one million people have fled the Central African Republic which has been mired in violence since...
Ethiopia: Country in State of Mourning Over Oromo Festival Killings
Multiple media outlets are reporting the Ethiopian government has declared three days of mourning after 55 people died in a stampede at an Oromo religious festival....
Sudan: Court-Ordered Amputations Cause Stir Among Rights Groups
written by Kaitlin Higgins
Ulf Laessing of Reuters is reporting that a court in Khartoum, Sudan ordered the amputation of a convicted robber's hand and...
