A train derailed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's southeastern province of Tanganyika on Thursday, killing at least 50 people.
According to officials, the accident happened around 3:00 am (local time).
Several people also suffered injuries.
The cause of the accident was not immediately clear.
Kuwait intercepts missile, drone attacks, Bahrain activates siren
Kuwait has faced another round of missile and drone attacks late on Tuesday, while Bahrain announced that a warning siren had been sounded across the country.
US to re-engage with Gavi vaccine alliance amid Ebola outbreak
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that the US would re-engage with the global vaccine alliance Gavi amid the Ebola outbreak in several African countries.
Israeli fire kills four people in Gaza, medics say
An Israeli fire has killed at least four Palestinians in separate incidents across the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, Gaza health officials said.
Bolivia's defence minister resigns as anti-government protests intensify
Bolivia's defence minister has stepped down on Tuesday after a month of anti-government protests, two government sources said, marking the highest-level departure yet under centrist President Rodrigo Paz who is himself facing calls to resign.
Iran studying deal to halt war as stalemate persists
Iran is reviewing a proposed agreement with the United States to halt the war between the two countries, Iran's Mehr news reported on Tuesday, after US President Donald Trump said talks to reach a deal were continuing.
