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Italy, Greece Confirm 7 Foreign Hostages Killed in Nigeria

Italy and Greece have acknowledged that seven foreign hostages kidnapped in northern Nigeria last month were killed as claimed by Islamist militants.

UN chief congratulates Kenyans on peaceful presidential polls

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Preparing for the elections.

Activists Say Syria Rebels Raid Homs, Create Council in East

Syrian opposition activists say rebels have put more pressure on President Bashar al-Assad, launching an offensive to retake a former rebel stronghold in central Syria and establishing a religious council in the east.

Deploring recent suicide bombings, UN calls for end to attacks harming Afghan civilians

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