KANO, Nigeria: An influential traditional ruler in northwestern Nigeria’s Kebbi state Friday urged residents to pool funds and buy weapons to defend themselves against attacks by criminal gangs. Parts of Kebbi state have seen sporadic attacks from jihadists and criminal gangs in recent years, with »»»

Dutch art detective Arthur Brand, known for recovering stolen masterpieces by artists ranging from Picasso to Van Gogh, has recovered documents from the 15th to 19th centuries, including UNESCO-listed documents relating to the early days of the Dutch East India Company, which were stolen from the N»»»

The Hague (AFP) – Dutch art detective, Arthur Brand, known for recovering stolen masterpieces by artists ranging from Picasso to Van Gogh, found documents from the 15th to 19th centuries, including UNESCO-listed documents relating to the early day ... »»»