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Uganda Opposition Leader Decries ‘Corrupt’ Oil Bill

The leader of Uganda’s main opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) said corruption in the government of President Yoweri Museveni is pervasive and systemic.

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UN official stresses civilian protection on visit to areas affected by DR Congo violence

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A man loads water collected from Lake Kivu onto his bicycle for sale in Goma, DRC, where municipal...

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Egyptian President Annuls Emergency Decree

Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi has annulled a decree he issued last month granting him sweeping emergency powers, in a push to defuse political tensions and deadly violence gripping the country.

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On visit to refugee camps, Secretary-General renews call for stop to killings in Syria

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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon visits the Islahiye camp in Turkey.

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