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Delays mark tense DR Congo election

Voting in three cities delayed by electoral commission until March 2019 over Ebola outbreak and ethnic violence. Kinshasa, DRC – An armed militia overrun several polling stations in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as millions went to the polls to elect a new president. Maimai fighters attacked voting stations in six townships in Lubero town in North Kivu province forcing voters to […]

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Khashoggi murder: Book reveals 'new details' about killing

Written by Turkish journalists, the book purports to shed light on events that lead to Khashoggi’s murder and aftermath. Almost three months after the killing of Saudi writer Jamal Khashoggi in his country’s consulate in Istanbul, a new book reveals further details about the murder, the Turkish newspaper Daily Sabah reported. Titled “Diplomatic Atrocity: The Dark Secrets of the Khashoggi […]

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Daughter's heartbreaking dance tribute to hero mum, 43, who died in her arms after being knifed saving her in Christmas party brawl

Charlotte Reat, 22, was with her mum Jayne 43, when she was knifed repeatedly at a house party in Lisburn, Belfast last year. One year on after her mum's heroic sacrifice, Charlotte, a dancer and choreographer, expressed her devastation through dance on a windy cliff edge. Wearing a leotard and no shoes, Charlotte – who was also injured in the […]

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Colombia condemns 'plot' to kill president, arrests Venezuelans

Minister says ‘internal and external actors’ were responsible for threats to President Ivan Duque’s life. Colombia’s foreign minister condemned an alleged plot to kill President Ivan Duque on Saturday and said three Venezuelan citizens had been arrested in possession of weapons. “With immense concern and the utmost condemnation, I want to inform the international community that, in effect, for several […]

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Cyber attack disrupts newspaper distribution across US

Hacking attack appeared to originate outside the US, experts said, but it was unclear if a state actor was involved. A cyber attack caused major printing and delivery disruptions on Saturday at the Los Angeles Times and other major US newspapers, including ones owned by the Tribune Publishing Co. The cyber attack appeared to originate outside the United States, the Los […]

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Gowher Rizvi Q&A: Bangladesh opposition claims exaggerated

Gowher Rizvi, adviser to PM Sheikh Hasina, says opposition claims of intimidation and arrests need to be corroborated. Dhaka, Bangladesh – As Bangladesh’s ruling Awami League (AL) party cruised towards a decisive victory, the opposition alliance dubbed Sunday’s polls “farcical” and called for fresh elections under a non-partisan government. The government has been accused of rigging the vote and intimidating opposition […]

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