U.S. Delays Somalia Aid

The United States is withholding about $50 million in American aid to Somalia, fearing the donations are, in fact, filling the stomachs of terrorists, according to the New York Times.
“American officials are concerned that United Nations contractors may be funneling American donations to the Shabab, a Somali terrorist group with growing ties to Al Qaeda. [...]

New “Lujo” Virus Causes Ebola-like Bleeding in Africa

The “Lujo” virus, named after the two cities in which it was found, Lusaka, Zambia and Johannesburg, South Africa has five confirmed cases.  Four of those five cases have resulted in death.
Coming into contact with infected rodent waste can infect humans, as researchers believe the virus comes from a family of viruses that is found [...]