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Bloodshed in oil-rich state in S. Sudan
Rebels and government troops in South Sudan battled for control of an oil-rich state Wednesday, after leaders in…
Christmas attacks in Iraq, Afghanistan
Two car bombs targeting Christians killed at least 35 people in southern Baghdad on Christmas.
Abuses reported in South Sudan
The top U.N. official in South Sudan warns of a "breakdown in respect for the most basic rights…
Former Egyptian Prime Minister arrested
Egyptian police arrested former Prime Minister Hisham Qandil in an apartment in Giza governorate, according to state-run news…
Richard Branson slams Uganda’s anti-gay bill
The U.S. government and business tycoon Richard Branson led a growing chorus of voices around the world Tuesday…
Fears of civil war in South Sudan
Horrific violence in South Sudan prompts the evacuation of Americans after more than 500 have been reported killed.
Uganda’s gays fear mounting violence
Ugandan gay-rights activists warn of violence after parliament passed controversial legislation that would make some gay acts punishable…
Report: Explosion at Egyptian government building
Witnesses heard a loud explosion Monday at an Interior Ministry building of Dakahlia governorate in the Nile Delta…
Rebels seize key town in South Sudan
Rebels have seized the capital of a key-oil producing state in South Sudan, an army spokesman said Monday,…
SHOWDOWN: Jonathan returns fire to Obasanjo, says his actions “threat to national security”
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Ugandan parliament passes anti-gay bill
After years of controversy, the Ugandan parliament has passed a bill that punishes certain acts of homosexuality with…
Report: 8 dead in suicide bomber attacks near Benghazi
Eight people were killed and 10 others were injured when a suicide bomber struck the Barsis military checkpoint…
USAfrica: Chimamanda’s Americanah named BBC ‘Best Book of the Year’; makes NY Times’ top 10.
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Up to 40,000 flee to U.N. bases in South Sudan as violence escalates
Up to 40,000 civilians have taken refuge in United Nations bases in South Sudan, the organization said Sunday,…
Train derails, crashes into homes in Nairobi slum
A cargo train derailed and crashed into homes Sunday in a sprawling Kenyan slum, the Red Cross said.