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U.N. says Sudan terrorizing civilians
Nov 18 2006 10:47PM (CT)
KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) - The Sudanese army and government-backed militias are committing acts of "inexplicable terror" against civilians, including children, in Darfur, the U.N.'s top humanitarian official said Saturday.
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Islamic leader urges 'Greater Somalia'
Nov 18 2006 7:17PM (CT)
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) - The leader of the Islamic group that controls much of southern Somalia has revived the idea of a "Greater Somalia" that would incorporate regions of Kenya and Ethiopia _ a move that could further stoke tensions with the neighboring countries.
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Loser in Congo elections files challenge
Nov 18 2006 3:49PM (CT)
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) - The former rebel who lost Congo's presidential election filed a lawsuit Saturday claiming he was cheated of millions of votes _ a potential sign he won't resort to violence and plunge the sprawling central African country back into chaos.
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Ethiopians protest U.S. mutilation case
Nov 18 2006 1:18PM (CT)
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) - About 2,000 people demonstrated on Saturday to demand the release of an Ethiopian immigrant sentenced to 10 years in prison in the United States for mutilating the genitals of his 2-year-old daughter.
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