Global Week in Review: Delayed Elections Expect to Worsen Crisis in CAR

Plus, Jamaica drafts marijuana decriminalization bill.

Delayed Elections Expect to Worsen Crisis in CAR - Jamaica drafts bill for decriminalization of marijuana, plus more global news. —Natelege Whaley (@Natelege_) Elections that are supposed to usher in a new era of democracy in the Central African Republic following violence in the region for the past two years may be postponed from February 2015 to after September, Reuters reports. Officials believe this postponement will only continue to worsen the crisis that has left thousands dead and one million forced out of their homes. (Photo: AP Photo/Richard Drew)

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Delayed Elections Expect to Worsen Crisis in CAR - Jamaica drafts bill for decriminalization of marijuana, plus more global news. —Natelege Whaley (@Natelege_) Elections that are supposed to usher in a new era of democracy in the Central African Republic following violence in the region for the past two years may be postponed from February 2015 to after September, Reuters reports. Officials believe this postponement will only continue to worsen the crisis that has left thousands dead and one million forced out of their homes. (Photo: AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Kenya's President to Step Down Temporarily - President Uhuru Kenyatta (center) of Kenya will step down as leader of the country temporarily as he faces humanity charges at the International Criminal Court this week. He is being accused of instigating violence that killed 1,000 people in Kenya in December 2007. Deputy President Willam Rutio (left) will take his place in the meantime. (Photo: AP Photo/Kenya Presidency)

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Kenya's President to Step Down Temporarily - President Uhuru Kenyatta (center) of Kenya will step down as leader of the country temporarily as he faces humanity charges at the International Criminal Court this week. He is being accused of instigating violence that killed 1,000 people in Kenya in December 2007. Deputy President Willam Rutio (left) will take his place in the meantime. (Photo: AP Photo/Kenya Presidency)

Niger Peacekeepers Killed in Mali - Nine peacekeepers from Niger were killed in an ambush by gunmen on motorbikes Friday, the Associated Press reports. Despite the deaths, Niger's president, Mahamadou Issoufou, said that the country will not retreat. "Niger will continue to fight terrorism in Mali," said Issoufou. Northern Mali has been hit with attacks from jihadists who took control of the region in 2012.   (Photo: EPA/TANYA BINDRA /LANDOV)

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Niger Peacekeepers Killed in Mali - Nine peacekeepers from Niger were killed in an ambush by gunmen on motorbikes Friday, the Associated Press reports. Despite the deaths, Niger's president, Mahamadou Issoufou, said that the country will not retreat. "Niger will continue to fight terrorism in Mali," said Issoufou. Northern Mali has been hit with attacks from jihadists who took control of the region in 2012.   (Photo: EPA/TANYA BINDRA /LANDOV)

Jean-Claude 'Baby Doc' Duvalier Dead at 63 - Jean-Claude Duvalier, a former president of Haiti, died of a heart attack Saturday at the age of 63. He took the presidency in 1971 after his father died and continued to lead until he fled the country in 1986, when he was ousted by citizens due to his failure to address illiteracy and poverty.  (Photo: AP Photo/Dieu Nalio Chery, FILE)

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Jean-Claude 'Baby Doc' Duvalier Dead at 63 - Jean-Claude Duvalier, a former president of Haiti, died of a heart attack Saturday at the age of 63. He took the presidency in 1971 after his father died and continued to lead until he fled the country in 1986, when he was ousted by citizens due to his failure to address illiteracy and poverty.  (Photo: AP Photo/Dieu Nalio Chery, FILE)

Jamaica Drafts Bill for Decriminalization of Marijuana - The Jamaican government has drafted legislation that will decriminalize possession of less than 2 ounces of marijuana and the use of the homegrown herb for the use of spiritual purposes by the Rastafarians. The change is expected to go in effect by the end of 2014. (Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

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Jamaica Drafts Bill for Decriminalization of Marijuana - The Jamaican government has drafted legislation that will decriminalize possession of less than 2 ounces of marijuana and the use of the homegrown herb for the use of spiritual purposes by the Rastafarians. The change is expected to go in effect by the end of 2014. (Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

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Priest in Puerto Rico Accused of Child Abuse - The Rev. Floyd McCoy, a priest in the town of Hormigueros, Puerto Rico, is being investigated for "improper conduct with a minor," church officials said in a letter Sunday. McCoy has been suspended from his duties as authorities conduct investigation into his case, the AP reports.  (Photo: Lawren/Getty Images)

Sierra Leone Has One of the Deadliest Days From Ebola - Sierra Leone recorded one of its most deadly days from Ebola, the government showed Sunday. There was a jump in the country's total deaths — from 557 to 678 Saturday. Overall there have been 3,439 deaths from the disease since the epidemic started four months ago. (Photo: AP Photo/ Tanya Bindra)

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Sierra Leone Has One of the Deadliest Days From Ebola - Sierra Leone recorded one of its most deadly days from Ebola, the government showed Sunday. There was a jump in the country's total deaths — from 557 to 678 Saturday. Overall there have been 3,439 deaths from the disease since the epidemic started four months ago. (Photo: AP Photo/ Tanya Bindra)