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UN says renewed tribal clashes kill 13 in southern Sudan
CAIRO — Renewed tribal clashes in a southern province in Sudan have killed at least 13 people and injured more…
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Digital activists challenge Uganda’s harsh new internet law
KAMPALA, Uganda — Ugandan activists launched a legal challenge Monday to controversial new legislation criminalizing some internet activity in the…
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Turkey, Greece trade accusations over 92 naked migrants
ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey and Greece on Monday exchanged more mutual recrimination over 92 migrants who were found stripped naked…
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Envoy says UN to push for nationwide cease-fire in Syria
DAMASCUS, Syria — The United Nations will push for a nationwide cease-fire in Syria even after bursts of fighting in…
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Nigeria races to assist flood victims; death toll tops 600
ABUJA, Nigeria — The death toll from floods in Nigeria this year has increased to 603 as local authorities race…
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Swedish Parliament elects conservative prime minister
STOCKHOLM — The Swedish parliament on Monday elected Ulf Kristersson — the conservative Moderate Party leader — as prime minister…
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EU to send 40 experts on Armenia, Azerbaijan border mission
BRUSSELS — The European Union agreed Monday to send up to 40 experts to Armenia to help watch over its…
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EU set to greenlight Ukraine training mission, arms funds
BRUSSELS — The European Union is due on Monday to greenlight a military training mission in Europe for thousands of…
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India’s Congress begins vote to elect new party president
NEW DELHI — India’s main opposition Congress party voted to elect a new president Monday, with members of its dominant…
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New UK Treasury chief to aims to calm markets with statement
Britain’s new Treasury chief will announce details of his tax and spending plans, two weeks ahead of schedule, in a…
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