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'The conflict goes on': South Sudan's never-ending war

"South Sudan remains significantly peaceful", declared the opening line of a government-issued fact sheet for visitors and press as they awaited the historic arrival of Pope Francis in the country this month.

Finland moves closer to joining NATO without Sweden

Finland, which has one of Europe's longest borders with Russia, on Tuesday kicks off a parliamentary debate aimed at accelerating the country's bid to join NATO, increasing the likelihood it will leave neighbour and military partner Sweden behind.

Nigeria ruling party candidate takes election lead, rivals claim fraud

Nigeria's ruling party candidate Bola Tinubu took an early lead in the race for the presidency, according to initial tallies on Monday, after a tight election marked by long delays and an opposition walkout over fraud accusations.

EU publishes Kosovo-Serbia plan after tough talks

The European Union published its peace plan for Serbia and Kosovo on Monday, ramping up pressure on their leaders to come to a deal after tense talks in Brussels ended without a clear breakthrough.

Nigeria ruling party candidate takes early election lead

Nigeria's ruling party candidate Bola Tinubu took an early lead in the race for the presidency, according to initial tallies on Monday, after a tight election marked by long delays and opposition accusations of fraud.

No talks breakthrough as Serbia and Kosovo resist EU pressure

Leaders of Serbia and Kosovo resisted mounting international pressure to begin implementing a European peace plan Monday, as Brussels talks again broke up without a clear breakthrough.

Blinken arrives in Kazakhstan seeking ties in shadow of Ukraine war

Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived early Tuesday in Kazakhstan on a trip aimed at boosting the US role in Central Asia, where giant neighbour Russia's invasion of Ukraine has prompted fears.

UN raises $1.2 bn to help millions in war-torn Yemen

The United Nations raised around $1.2 billion on Monday to deliver aid this year to millions of people going hungry in war-ravaged Yemen, amid hopes that a fragile truce could foster a lasting peace.

UN wants $4.3 bn to help millions in war-torn Yemen

The United Nations appealed for $4.3 billion on Monday to deliver aid this year to millions of people going hungry in war-ravaged Yemen -- and urged authorities to turn a fragile truce into lasting peace.

Outsider Obi wins key state Lagos in Nigeria election

Nigeria's outsider candidate Peter Obi has won the key state of Lagos, according to provisional results on Monday from the tight race for the presidency of Africa's most populous nation.

Putin decorates US actor Seagal with 'friendship' award

Russian President Vladimir Putin has bestowed a prestigious award on US actor Steven Seagal for his work on strengthening international "cooperation," according to an official decree released Monday.

Stocks rebound after sinking on US rate hike fears

US and European equities rebounded Monday after sinking last week on renewed fear of more aggressive US interest rate hikes, dealers said.

Serbia and Kosovo leaders talk as EU presses for a deal

Brussels hosts the rival leaders of Kosovo and Serbia on Monday as the European Union turns up the pressure to reach a deal it hopes will lead to a de facto normalisation of ties between the bitter foes.

Victims wash ashore after deadly Italy shipwreck

Italy's coastguard on Monday searched the sea and beaches for bodies following a shipwreck off Calabria, as the death toll rose to 62 and charities cared for children who witnessed loved ones drowning.

Tense wait as Nigeria slowly counts election results

Nigeria slowly counted more results on Monday after a tight election for the presidency of Africa's most populous nation as delays and accusations of manipulation fuelled tensions.

UK and EU eye deal over post-Brexit trade in N.Ireland

Britain and the European Union were on Monday poised to agree a crucial overhaul of trade rules in Northern Ireland, in a breakthrough aimed at resetting strained relations since Brexit.

China hails 'all-weather' Belarus ties ahead of Lukashenko visit

China hailed its "all-weather and comprehensive" strategic partnership with Belarus on Monday, the day before a state visit by President Alexander Lukashenko to Beijing.

UN chief warns progress on human rights has 'gone into reverse'

Respect for human rights has gone into reverse, the United Nations chief warned Monday, calling for a renewal of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 75 years after its signing.

Palestinians count cost of Israeli reprisals in West Bank

Palestinians in the occupied West Bank on Monday counted the cost of deadly violence and arson by Israeli settlers targeting a town where two Israeli brothers were killed.

Serbia, Kosovo leaders hold talks as pressure mounts for deal

Brussels hosts the rival leaders of Kosovo and Serbia on Monday as the European Union turns up the pressure to reach a breakthrough deal it hopes will lead to a normalisation of ties between the foes.

Macron to outline Africa policy before four-nation trip

President Emmanuel Macron is to outline on Monday France's revamped strategy for Africa, where anti-French sentiment is running high in some of its former colonies.

Two Israelis, Palestinian killed in West Bank as sides meet in Jordan

Two Israelis living in a West Bank settlement were killed Sunday in a "Palestinian terror attack", officials said, sparking violence in which a Palestinian man was killed, while settlers torched homes in revenge.

Russia in firing line of top UN rights meet

Russia's war in Ukraine looms large as the UN Human Rights Council meets Monday, with calls for unity in condemning Moscow and extending a probe into war crimes in the conflict.

US in pressure campaign to stop China from arming Russia

The United States is "confident" that China is considering providing lethal materiel to support the Russian forces invading Ukraine, senior officials said Sunday.

Two Israelis and Palestinian killed in West Bank amid Jordan talks

Two Israelis living in a West Bank settlement were killed Sunday in a "Palestinian terror attack", officials said, sparking violence with a Palestinian man killed later while settlers torched homes in revenge.

Nigeria gets early results from tight election race

Nigeria announced initial results on Sunday after a tight election for the presidency of Africa's most populous nation, marked by widespread voting delays and early accusations of attempts to manipulate ballot counts.

Mexicans protest controversial electoral reform

Tens of thousands of Mexicans protested Sunday against an electoral reform approved by the ruling party-controlled Congress that is widely perceived as an attack on democracy ahead of 2024 presidential polls.

Two Israelis killed in West Bank amid Jordan talks

Two Israelis living in a West Bank settlement were killed on Sunday in a "Palestinian terror attack", officials said, amid talks in Jordan to discuss worsening violence in the occupied territory.

Egypt FM to head to Turkey, Syria for first time in decade

Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry will head to Turkey and Syria Monday morning, his office said, for the first such visit in a decade of tense relations with both countries.

Hopes of deal on N. Ireland protocol as EU chief to meet UK PM

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen will meet in the UK on Monday to discuss changes to the post-Brexit Northern Ireland protocol, they said in a joint statement, raising hopes a deal can be reached.

Nigeria awaits results after tight election

Nigeria began to announce early results on Sunday after a tight election for the presidency of Africa's most populous nation, as concerns grew over long delays in voting and accusations of attempts to manipulate tallies.

At Jordan talks, Israel, Palestinians pledge to prevent new unrest

Israeli and Palestinian officials pledged after rare talks in Jordan on Sunday to prevent more violence, which has surged this year and saw two Israelis killed in the West Bank as the meeting took place.

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