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Somalis protest plan for peacekeepers
Sep 5 2006 6:18PM (CT)
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) - Thousands of people massed in the capital Tuesday vowing to fight any foreign peacekeepers sent to the embattled nation, while a coalition of East African nations approved an ambitious plan to deploy troops in Somalia by early next month.
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Humanitarian crisis possible in Sudan
Sep 5 2006 5:05PM (CT)
KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) - The U.N. secretary-general warned Tuesday that Sudan would bear full responsibility for the worsening humanitarian crisis in Darfur if African Union peacekeepers pull out by month's end because of the government's refusal to allow a U.N.-led force to take over.
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Russia, S. Africa agree to stronger ties
Sep 5 2006 2:13PM (CT)
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) - Visiting Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed Tuesday to boost political and economic links with South Africa and said Russia was eager to catch up in the race for trade and investment in Africa's powerhouse.
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Boat sinks in Congo; at least 35 dead
Sep 5 2006 8:02AM (CT)
GOMA, Congo (AP) - A boat overloaded with passengers and freight sank in choppy waters on a lake in Congo, killing at least 35 people, shipping officials said Tuesday.
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