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From Zambia to Afghanistan, WFP warns El Niño's extreme weather is causing a surge in hunger
Extreme weather attributed to the El Niño phenomenon is causing a surge in hunger in several countries, including…
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Nigerian army rescues hundreds of hostages, mostly women and children, from Boko Haram extremists
Hundreds of hostages, mostly children and women, who were held captive for months or years by Boko Haram…
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Congo's army releases name of third American involved in foiled coup plot
Congo's army spokesman on Tuesday released the name of the third American involved in a foiled coup plot…
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6 confirmed dead after vehicle slides off ferry, plunges into Nile River, authorities say
At least six Egyptian women died Tuesday after a vehicle carrying about two dozen people slid off a…
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Americans in alleged Congo coup plot formed an unlikely band
Three Americans involved in a brazen weekend attack on Congo's presidential palace formed an unlikely band under the…
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Senegal's new prime minister criticizes French military presence in the West African country
Senegal's new prime minister, who was freed from jail weeks before the presidential election earlier this year and…
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UN experts say South Sudan is close to securing a $13 billion oil-backed loan from a UAE company
U.N. experts say South Sudan is close to securing a $13 billion loan from a company in the…
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What to know about South Africa's election that could see ruling party of 30 years deposed
South Africa's election will determine how weary the country has become of the ruling African National Congress party…
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Tunisian lawyers strike in protest, alleging torture of arrested colleague
Lawyers in Tunisia took to the streets on Thursday to protest a string of recent arrests that have…
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9 men accused of causing deadly Mediterranean shipwreck were not even crew, Greek defense team says
The legal defense team for nine Egyptian men due to go on trial in southern Greece next week…