Nigeria gas plant explosion: 'Tens' dead, says Buhari

A witness said the blast occurred when a truck began discharging cooking gas

A huge explosion on Thursday at a butane gas depot in south-eastern Nigeria left "tens" of people dead, Nigeria's president says.

The fire raged for more than five hours before being extinguished.

Witnesses said the bodies of workers and customers at the depot in Nnewi in Anambra State had been burned beyond recognition.

Russian warplane shot down; Turkey says aircraft violated airspace near border

Image showing Russian plane descending after it has been shot.

One of the world's most volatile regions was roiled further Tuesday when a Russian warplane was shot down near the Turkish-Syria border. Turkey said it shot down a plane after the aircraft repeatedly violated its airspace and ignored several warnings.

Would you want $15million?, 'Clock boy' Ahmed Mohamed's family seeks $15 million, apologies from Texas city.

Ahmed Mohammed

Fifteen million dollars and apologies from the mayor and police chief.