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Taliban pose open threat to 70% of Afghanistan, BBC study finds

The Taliban have an open and constant presence in 70 percent of Afghanistan, according to an extensive study undertaken by…

7 years ago

South Africa gold mine: Rescue underway for 955 trapped workers

A rescue operation is underway to release 955 workers from a gold mine in South Africa after a power cut…

7 years ago

Namibia ‘runs out of money to feed troops’

Thousands of Namibians troops will be sent on leave next month because the army has run out of money to…

7 years ago

FBI and White House clash over controversial Republican memo

The FBI has publicly challenged a push by Republican lawmakers to release a controversial memo which purports to show anti-Trump…

7 years ago

George Weah: Footballer-turned-president faces his toughest challenge

An inspiration on the pitch, Liberia's new president George Weah could struggle to meet expectations off it, writes Fergal Keane.…

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Magistrates dismiss sex abuse case against French soldiers in Africa

French magistrates have dismissed a case brought against a group of French soldiers accused of sexually abusing children while on…

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Two of Martin Luther King Jr.’s Children Speak Out Against Trump

As the nation paid tribute to the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., some of his relatives sharply criticized President…

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Pope voices nuclear war concerns at he begins Latin America trip

Pope Francis admitted Monday he was frightened by the prospect of an accidental nuclear apocalypse, as he began a week…

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Man kills wife, three children before setting house ablaze in Juja

A man killed his wife and three children before committing suicide by setting their house ablaze in Waithithe, Kiambu county.…

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Russia ready to support direct talks on North Korea crisis: Lavrov

 Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Monday Moscow is ready to support direct talks between parties involved in the…

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