ANTANANARIVO – The military has seized power in a coup in the Indian Ocean island of Madagascar and ousted President Andry Rajoelina, who has fled the country. Here's a timeline of major events leading up to the takeover in the former French colony off Africa's east coast: Sept. 25: Youth protests erupt

Madagascar’s military has taken charge of the Indian Ocean island, an army colonel said on Tuesday, after President Andry Rajoelina fled abroad during a standoff with youth-led protesters and security forces.

Madagascar’s military coup leader said Wednesday that he is “taking the position of president” in an interview with The Associated Press at his barracks. Col.

The Janus program, led by Dr. Jeff Waksman, lies at the heart of the Pentagon’s plan to develop and install nuclear microreactors on U.S. military bases by 2028.

At least one US military strike in the Caribbean over the last two months targeted Colombian nationals on a boat that had left from Colombia, according to two people briefed by the Pentagon about the strikes.