Obama sends 47 US troops to South Sudan amid heavy fightingObama sends 47 US troops to South Sudan amid heavy fightingPresident Barack Obama says he's deployed 47 U.S. troops to South Sudan amid a worrisome outbreak of fighting there.Associated PressAssociated Press
South Sudan rebel leader returns to the capitalSouth Sudan rebel leader returns to the capitalSouth Sudan's rebel leader Riek Machar returned to the capital Juba on Tuesday afternoon, to become vice president and to try to end the civil warAssociated PressAssociated Press
Jimmy Carter hopeful for Guinea worm eradication in AfricaJimmy Carter hopeful for Guinea worm eradication in AfricaFormer US President Jimmy Carter says that Guinea worm disease may soon be eradicated, which would be the most exciting accomplishment of his career, although progress is hampered by ongoing conflict in Mali and South Sudan.Associated PressAssociated Press