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Ethiopia has detained 1,200 people over the deadly political violence that broke out a fortnight ago, police say.
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Swedish PM Lofven ousted in no-confidence vote
Sweden's Prime Minister Stefan Lofven will have to stand down after losing the support of parliament.
The anti-immigration Sweden Democrats (SD) backed the vote to remove him, weeks after a...
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Roads blocked in Cape Town to protest against poverty and crime
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The Western Cape Police in a statement said eight...
Russia to send new anti-aircraft missiles to Syria
Russia is to send new anti-aircraft missiles to Syria, a week after Syrian forces accidentally shot down a Russian aircraft during an Israeli air strike.
The S-300 missile defense system...
US diplomat found dead at his house in Madagascar
An American diplomat has been found dead after an apparent attack at his residence in Madagascar's capital.
Police say a suspect has been arrested.
A Police spokesperson said "after receiving a...
Brett Kavanaugh: Embattled Trump nominee ‘not going anywhere’
US President Donald Trump's nominee for the Supreme Court says he will not pull out because of "false accusations".
Brett Kavanaugh rejected allegations of sexual misconduct levelled against him by...
Instagram co-founders leave firm
The co-founders of photo-sharing giant Instagram, Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger, are both leaving the firm.
Mr. Systrom, the chief executive of the app, said they were departing to "explore...
Kagame critic due to go on trial for ‘insurrection’
A woman who tried to challenge Paul Kagame in Rwanda's presidential elections last year, Diane Rwigara, is due to go on trial today.
She faces charges of inciting insurrection and...
DR Congo Ebola outbreak: Beni attack halts outreach work
Ebola prevention activities have been suspended in the Democratic Republic of Congo city of Beni after a deadly rebel attack.
Treatment centres will stay open but vaccinations and the tracing...
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