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Efforts To Fight Terrorism In Syria Cannot Succeed Without Political Solution

Efforts to fight terrorism and extremists in Syria cannot succeed without a political solution supported by its people,...

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‘Islamophobia’ Fuelling Terrorism

"Islamophobia" in parts of the world is fuelling terrorism, the head of the United Nations said on a visit to Saudi...

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Afghan Repatriated From Germany Wounded In Kabul Attack

Barely two weeks after Germany deported him, an Afghan asylum seeker was struck by flying shrapnel in a suicide bombing...

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South Sudanese General Resigns, Citing ‘ethnic Cleansing’

A senior South Sudanese general has quit, accusing President Salva Kiir and top members from his majority Dinka tribe...

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Government’s Collaboration With NGOs Hailed At UN Event

Ghana’s framework which brings Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) under one umbrella for monitoring and effective...

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Netanyahu Hails US Veto of Palestinian As Libya Envoy

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday hailed the US veto of a Palestinian to be named UN envoy to Libya, saying...

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Syria Opposition Picks Delegation For New Peace Talks

Syria's opposition on Sunday announced its 21-member delegation, including 10 rebel representatives, for a new round of...

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IMF’s Lagarde ‘optimistic’ About US Economy

International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde on Sunday voiced optimism for US economic growth under President...

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Washington ‘100%’ Behind Tokyo After NKorea Missile Launch

President Donald Trump assured Japan it has the full support of the United States following a North Korean ballistic...

International

South Sudan General Quits, Cites Army Abuses and Ethnic Bias

A South Sudanese general has resigned, citing abuses by the security forces against civilians and what he called...

International

Burundians March To Dispute UNHCR Figures

Hundreds of Burundians took to the streets on Saturday to protest against a UN report Hundreds of Burundians took to...

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Key Parts of Mali Peace Deal To Roll Out This Month

Key provisions of a peace deal signed by the Malian government and ex-rebels in 2015 are finally due to be rolled out...

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US Blocks Appointment of Former Palestinian PM As UN Libya Envoy

The United States blocked the appointment of former Palestinian prime minister Salam Fayyad to be the new UN envoy to...

Opinion

Turkish Troops, Syria Rebels Enter IS-Held Town

Turkish troops and Syrian rebels on Saturday entered the Islamic State-held town of Al-Bab in northern Syria, as...

Opinion

UN Chief Defends Choice of Ex-Palestinian PM As Libya Envoy

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Saturday defended his choice of former Palestinian prime minister Salam Fayyad...

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Accept Bisector Method of Maritime Boundary Delimitation

Cote d’Ivoire is urging the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) in Hamburg, Germany, to accept its...

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President Akufo-Addo Promises To Support Local Pharmaceuticals

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Friday said government was determined in to support local pharmaceutical...

International

U.N. Secretary General Kicks Off Middle East Tour

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was in Istanbul on Friday for talks with Turkey's Prime Minister,...

International

Cameroon Police Kill Two In Protests In English-Speaking Northwest

Cameroon police killed two protestors and wounded 10 others on Friday in the latest bout of violence in the...