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South Africa: Ruling ANC launches campaign for 2019 election
South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) party has launched its election campaign ahead of polls in May amid falling support, internal divisions and a sluggish economy. The ANC, which has ruled the country
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Achim Steiner: Yemen, Libya and why the UN can’t perform miracles
Development is a challenge for many countries facing crises. More than 135 million people worldwide are in need of humanitarian assistance and protection, and at least $25bn is required to meet those challenges. According
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Israel tried to wiretap Hamas in botched mission, group says
GAZA CITY: Gaza’s ruling Hamas said Saturday that Israeli undercover forces had attempted to install equipment to monitor the group’s landline communications network during a botched mission in November.The findings of a lengthy investigation
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Key powers stick with Bashir despite mounting protests in Sudan
GAZA CITY: Gaza’s ruling Hamas said Saturday that Israeli undercover forces had attempted to install equipment to monitor the group’s landline communications network during a botched mission in November.The findings of a lengthy investigation
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Israel ‘aimed to tap Hamas communications’ in botched mission
Israel’s botched undercover operation in Gaza last November was aimed at bugging Hamas’ communications, the military wing of Hamas has said. Hamas, the Palestinian group which governs Gaza said on Saturday that the November
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‘Brave new Canadian’: Saudi teen Rahaf Alqunun arrives in Canada
Rahaf Alqunun, the 18-year-old Saudi woman who fled her family saying she feared for her life, has landed in Canada, after being granted asylum in the North American country. Alqunun was welcomed by Canada's
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Deaths reported after gas explosion at Paris bakery
At least three people have been confirmed dead, while dozens have been injured following an explosion and fire at a bakery, caused by an apparent gas leak, according to French and Spanish officials. Two
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Israel arrests settler teenagers accused of stoning car
Four Israeli settlers have been released to house arrest after being held in connection with the killing of a Palestinian woman three months ago. Aisha Rabi died after rocks were thrown through the windscreen
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Two Indian opposition parties unite to challenge PM Narendra Modi
New Delhi, India - A formidable opposition, a coalition of the regional Samajwadi Party (SP) and the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), has been announced by the leaders of the two parties to challenge Indian
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‘Out for long time’: Trump tweets as US shutdown sets new record
A partial government shutdown in the United States over President Donald Trump's demand for $5.7bn to build a wall along the US-Mexico border has entered a record 22nd day. Trump, holed up in the


