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Zimbabwe declares cholera outbreak a national emergency
HARARE (AFP) - Zimbabwe is appealing for international aid after declaring a cholera epidemic -- which has so far claimed 565 lives -- a national emergency, the state-run Herald newspaper said Thursday.
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Saturday, 10 January 2009
Can offensive mend Palestinian feud
By Heather Sharp The long, green Hamas banner is only visible for a few minutes, amid the sea of Palestinian flags. A quick scuffle, a blur of security uniforms, a flash of wooden...
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Saturday, 10 January 2009
Six killed in fresh Congo fighting
Clashes between DR Congo rebels and pro-government militia in the east left six people dead as UN envoy holds talks with embattled rebel chief Laurent Nkunda.
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Saturday, 10 January 2009
UN human rights chief accuses Israel of war crimes
The United Nations most senior human rights official said last night that the Israeli military may have committed war crimes in Gaza.
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Saturday, 10 January 2009
Expelled Israeli ambassador leaves Venezuela
AP CARACAS, Venezuela: Israels ambassador to Venezuela left the country Friday, expelled by President Hugo Chavez in rejection of Israels attacks on Gaza.
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Top Al-Qaeda operatives in Pakistan killed: officials » (AFP)
Pakistan praised for anti-terror moves, but more to do: US » (AFP)
Four killed in strong Costa Rica quake, tourists trapped » (AFP)
Pakistan PM asks for world help to calm India tensions » (AFP)
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