U.N. declares end to Somalia famine
(TONY KARUMBA / AFP/GETTY IMAGES)
But officials warn more than two million Somalis are still in dire need of aid despite improvements.
Violence plagues South Sudan
A wave of killings amid tribal infighting tests the fragile government of the world’s newest nation.
More than 20 Chinese workers captured by rebels in Sudan
China has extensive interests on both sides of north and South Sudan’s ill-defined border.
U.S. rescues aid workers in Somalia
Obama ordered mission after receiving reports that American Jessica Buchanan’s health was failing.
Tunisian spoils remain elusive
Much of the money controlled by ex-president’s family and allies is out of reach of new government.
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- World leaders seek 'second chance' for Somalia at London talks on fragile nation's future
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- Ethiopian, Somali troops capture key Somali town from al-Qaida-linked militants, residents say
- 5 days before Senegal vote, ex-Nigerian leader attempts to mediate growing political standoff
- As South Africa trial continues for attack on exiled Rwandan, witness speaks of another plot
- US troops stationed in 4 Central African countries in fight against LRA rebel fighters
- South Sudan accuses president of oil company of colluding with Sudan, expels him from country
- Witness: New attack hits north Nigeria city a month after feared sect's deadliest attack
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Asia / Pacific
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Africa
- Witness: New attack hits north Nigeria city a month after feared sect's deadliest attack
- 5 days before Senegal vote, ex-Nigerian leader attempts to mediate growing political standoff
- UN Security Council authorizes increase in African Union force in Somalia to 17,700
- Ethiopian, Somali troops capture key Somali town from al-Qaida-linked militants, residents say
Middle East
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Europe
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- UN nuclear agency says Iran blocked attempts to probe alleged atomic arms work in Tehran talks
- European researchers find flaw in experiment that measured faster-than-light particles
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The Americas
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