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Ban says global support for Great Lakes peace deal can help Africa write ‘new narrative’

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called on Governments and private investors alike to be courageous and help Africa’s Great Lakes region leave behind its strife-torn past and a craft a “new narrative” based on peace, security and long-term development....

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Russia Says Missile System for Syria Will Deter Foreign Attacks

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Nigerian Military Says It Foiled 'Extensive Terrorist Operation'

The Nigerian military says it has killed three insurgents and captured 25 while foiling what it calls an "extensive terrorist operation" in the northeastern city of Maiduguri, at the epicenter of the insurrection by the group known as Boko Haram....

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EU Amends Syria Embargo to Allow Arming Rebels

British Foreign Secretary William Hague says the 27-nation EU has agreed to amend an arms embargo on Syria to allow the arming of Syrian rebels trying to oust President Bashar al-Assad.

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