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Britain, Canada, France, others condemn Nigeria attacks

THE British, Canadian and other nations yesterday condemned the bomb blasts in Kano and other parts of Nigeria, in which scores of people died and many others injured. Already, the terrorist group, Boko Haram, has claimed responsibility for the attacks. … read more »

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Germany rolls over Egyptian debt into aid

Berlin – Germany will roll over €240m in Egyptian debt into development aid in a deal approved by both sides, Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle said Friday. The outstanding loans will be swapped and used over the next four years to … read more »

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UN body recommends South Sudan be newest member

The Security Council on Wednesday recommended the admission of South Sudan as the newest member of the United Nations, a decision which goes to the UN General Assembly on Thursday. The move comes after South Sudan declared independence before tens … read more »

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South Sudan to become UN member this week

South Sudan, which declared its independence on Saturday, will become the 193rd member state of the United Nations this week, the UN said Monday. According to the Journal of the United Nations, the Security Council’s Ad Hoc Committee on Admissions … read more »

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Tunisian foreign minister downplays Islamist threat

Tunisian Foreign Minister Mohamed Mouldi Kefi on Monday sought to allay fears abroad over the rise of Islamists in his country, saying they will have to cooperate with other parties to make a mark. “I believe the Islamists will have … read more »

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Libyan rebels make fresh gains but fear fuel shortage

Libyan rebels made fresh gains on the western front on Tuesday, pushing back forces loyal to leader Muammar Gaddafi in a string of clashes that brought them closer to the capital Tripoli. Insurgents also sought to extend an advance in … read more »

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Germany recognizes Libya’s rebel leadership

Germany recognized Libya’s rebel council as the legitimate representative of the Libyan people on Monday, giving heavyweight support to leaders poised to run the country if Muammar Gaddafi falls. The recognition, voiced by Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle on a visit … read more »

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France ‘can’t afford more North African migrants’, warns Sarkozy party boss

France cannot afford to take in waves of North African migrants, the head of President Nicolas Sarkozy’s party claimed yesterday. Jean-Francois Cope said France ‘did not have the means’ to absorb the thousands of Tunisians wishing to enter the country. … read more »

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UK, Germany fly secret missions into Libya

Berlin – British and German military planes swooped into Libya’s desert, rescuing hundreds of oil workers and civilians stranded at remote sites, as thousands of other foreigners are still stuck in Tripoli by bad weather and red tape. The secret … read more »

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