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Heavy fighting in South Sudan risks return to civil war
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Heavy fighting in South Sudan risks return to civil war

Heavy fighting involving tanks and helicopters raged in South Sudan on Monday between troops loyal to the president and those…
Burundi heading towards ‘outright civil war’: UN rights chief
World

Burundi heading towards ‘outright civil war’: UN rights chief

The UN human rights chief on Tuesday warned that Burundi could be sliding back towards civil war, days after scores…
Iran says up to Assad to decide on Syria election run
Middle East

Iran says up to Assad to decide on Syria election run

A top Iranian official said Sunday several countries involved in Syria peace talks had tried to exclude President Bashar al-Assad…
Taiwan, China leaders to hold surprise meeting, first since end of civil war
World

Taiwan, China leaders to hold surprise meeting, first since end of civil war

Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold talks with his counterpart on neighboring Taiwan on Saturday, the first meeting of leaders…
Ceasefire holds in northwest Syria after violation overnight: monitor
Middle East

Ceasefire holds in northwest Syria after violation overnight: monitor

A week-old ceasefire agreement in northwest Syria appeared to hold on Sunday after it was violated for the first time…
Russia deploys 28 fighter jets to Syria: US officials
Middle East

Russia deploys 28 fighter jets to Syria: US officials

Russia has deployed 28 combat planes in Syria, US officials said Monday, confirming the latest move in Moscow's increasing military…
Symbol of freedom runs dry as S.Sudan brewery eyes closure
World

Symbol of freedom runs dry as S.Sudan brewery eyes closure

Once hailed as a symbol of freedom, South Sudan's only brewery may be forced to shut down as the world's…
War pushes South Sudan’s economy to the brink
World

War pushes South Sudan’s economy to the brink

Soaring inflation and a likely currency collapse are adding to South Sudan's woes after 17 months of civil war characterized…
UN sends more peacekeepers to South Sudan as violence worsens
World

UN sends more peacekeepers to South Sudan as violence worsens

The UN Security Council approved plans on Tuesday to almost double the number of peacekeepers in South Sudan in an…
Salafi leader urges citizens to approve new constitution
Egypt

Salafi leader urges citizens to approve new constitution

Yasser Borhamy, vice president of the Salafi Daawa, said that all members of his group have unanimously agreed to vote…
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