TRIPOLI, Libya – Libyan authorities say they have recovered 12 more bodies, raising the death toll from the latest disaster for migrants trying to reach Europe by crossing the Mediterranean to 117. The rescue team says in a statement Saturday that they have rescued 198 people and that the search …

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – South Sudan’s rebel leader says attacks by government troops on rebel-held areas could cause the failure of a peace agreement between the warring sides. Riek Machar told reporters in Ethiopia Monday that he is concerned the government is not respecting the cease-fire. Both sides agreed to …

HARARE, Zimbabwe – A game park director says a rhino crushed a tour guide to death at a private nature reserve in Zimbabwe. Kate Travers, director of the Imire Game Park, said on Wednesday that Tafadzwa Gosho died on Monday night after he was crushed by a rhino he was …

RALEIGH, N.C. – The number of North Carolina magistrates refusing to perform weddings has more than doubled in recent weeks. The state court system says it’s received 32 notices from magistrates since a law took effect June 11 allowing court officials who for religious reasons oppose gay marriage to opt …

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. – Investigators say a man was hacked to death with what appeared to be a machete during a home invasion near South Carolina. North Charleston deputies said three men forced their way into the victim’s home around 4 a.m. Saturday and started stabbing and hacking him. The …

BRUSSELS – The European Parliament has overwhelmingly voted to strengthen a ban on the trade in seal products because they argue that the hunt on the pups is inhumane. With Tuesday’s 631-31 vote in favor with 33 abstentions the restrictions would be increased on the exemptions Inuits currently enjoy, with …

YAOUNDE, Cameroon – Hundreds of Cameroon soldiers who served in the United Nations mission in Central African Republic have gone on strike in Cameroon’s capital for unpaid salaries. The soldiers on Wednesday marched to the prime minister’s office and national assembly. They said they will march to the defense ministry …

CHICAGO – West Virginia, Louisiana and Illinois are the three worst states in perceived fairness to sued businesses, according to a survey released Thursday. It says Delaware, Vermont and Nebraska are the three best. Among those attending an unveiling of the 2015 Lawsuit Climate Survey in Chicago was Gov. Bruce …

CONCORD, N.C. – Charlotte Motor Speedway has replaced country singer Billy Currington as the pre-race act before next month’s All-Star race. Currington was charged Thursday with making terroristic threats and abuse of an elderly person. He was released from a Georgia jail after posting a $27,700 bond. Each of the …

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Brice Johnson had 19 points and a career-high 17 rebounds to help No. 12 North Carolina beat East Carolina 108-64 on Sunday. J.P. Tokoto also scored 19 points for the Tar Heels (6-2), who shot a season-best 60 percent from the floor. Kennedy Meeks added 12 …