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Ethiopia to Push Health Scorecard for African Continent

The Ethiopian government wants a uniform health evaluation process to be introduced in all of Africa to help reduce child deaths. The idea will be recommended during an upcoming African Child Survival Conference.

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Failure of Syria Talks Signal Conflict May Be Long Struggle

As senior U.S. and Russian negotiators - along with the United Nations peace envoy - again failed to find a breakthrough in Syria talks on Friday, analysts say a solution could be a long time coming.

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Afghan, Coalition Force Arrests Taliban Leader in Baghlan

A combined Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban leader in the Burkah district of Afghanistan’s Baghlan province today, military officials reported.

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Togolese Opposition Demands Reform, Halt to March Election

A member of Togo’s main opposition National Alliance for Change, or ANC, party said the opposition wants to stop the government’s preparation for March parliamentary elections amid a dispute over electoral reform.

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