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UN sees violent Congo election as police take sides
The African nation is expected to hold elections on November 28, but preparations are far behind schedule more
Malaria finding points to possible new vaccine
Critical discovery by British scientists offers hope for developing vaccine in future more
Somali rebel grenade strikes kill two in capital
The series of grenade attacks highlighted the ease at which al Shabaab militants are able to infiltrate the heart of the coastal city more
Up to 60 Afghan Taliban killed in NATO base attack
The NATO-led ISAF confirms there was an attack on a base in the Barmal district of southeastern Paktika province late on Tuesday more
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Syria opposition wants international observers
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