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Fighting between rebel and army kills 27 in South Sudan

Fighting between rebel and army kills 27 in South Sudan

Twenty-seven people were killed when rebels attacked government forces in South Sudan, a local government official said on Thursday. Three…
Mugabe granted immunity: sources

Mugabe granted immunity: sources

Zimbabwe’s former president Robert Mugabe was granted immunity from prosecution and assured that his safety would be protected in his…
Germany crisis: Merkel ally urges Social Democrats to consider ‘grand coalition’

Germany crisis: Merkel ally urges Social Democrats to consider ‘grand coalition’

Germany’s Social Democrats (SPD) should reconsider their opposition to joining a new “grand coalition” with Angela Merkel’s conservatives because Europe…
Mexico’s murder rate rises to 20,000 in ten months; worst in 20 years

Mexico’s murder rate rises to 20,000 in ten months; worst in 20 years

A human rights ombudsman, a media executive and two men in a bitter union dispute are just the latest victims…
Former Colombian guerrillas to launch TV network

Former Colombian guerrillas to launch TV network

In a tiny bathroom, Marilu Ramirez prepares for her segment in a production studio by brushing her long black hair…
Papua New Guinea asylum seekers report shelters destroyed by authorities

Papua New Guinea asylum seekers report shelters destroyed by authorities

Papua New Guinea authorities on Thursday removed dozens of asylum seekers and ratcheted up pressure on more than 300 others…
Facebook to show users if they ‘liked’ alleged Russian propaganda

Facebook to show users if they ‘liked’ alleged Russian propaganda

The social media giant Facebook is working on a tool to let users know if they ‘liked’ any of the…
US: Myanmar violence is ‘ethnic cleansing’

US: Myanmar violence is ‘ethnic cleansing’

The United States is declaring that the violence against Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar constitutes “ethnic cleansing.” Secretary of State Rex…
UK slashes economic growth forecasts for next five years, higher deficit

UK slashes economic growth forecasts for next five years, higher deficit

Britain has cut its official forecasts for economic growth, finance minister Philip Hammond said on Wednesday as he delivered a…
Ratko Mladic found guilty of genocide, sentenced to life in prison

Ratko Mladic found guilty of genocide, sentenced to life in prison

UN war crimes judges have found former Bosnian Serbian general Ratko Mladic guilty of crimes against humanity and genocide during…
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