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South Sudan Accuses Northern Neighbours of Bombing Border Town |
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Following weeks of clashes along the border, South Sudan government officials have now accused their northern neighbours of Sudan of "provocation" after several bombs were reportedly dropped by Sudanese planes on its border town of Bentiu, targeting a bridge between the town and the nearby town of Rubkona. |
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Protester Killed in Unrest; Journalists Held, Deported from Bahrain |
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The controversial Bahrain Formula 1 Grand Prix on Sunday went ahead without disruption but was overshadowed with the dead from gunshot wounds of an activist after overnight clashes with police a day before Sunday’s race held in front of half empty stands, while journalists have been deported. |
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Hollande Wins First Round to Set up Run-off with Sarkozy in French Elections |
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For the first time, in France, a sitting President has lost in the first round of a presidential election as Socialist presidential challenger François Hollande topped the first round of voting on Sunday ahead of incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy. Therefore after edging out the far right's Marine Le Pen they will now face off in the second round on May 6. |
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“Moment of Truth” For President Sarkozy As France Goes to the Polls |
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The French population Sunday is voting in France's presidential election, that is taking place amid widespread concern over the eurozone crisis and high unemployment and with the pressure seemingly taking its toll on the head of state, French President Nicolas Sarkozy told his supporters that the "moment of truth" has come. |
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Head of Boha Air Held as Pakistan Probes Plane Crash |
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Pakistan has barred the head of Boha Air, the airline whose jet crashed near the capital. Islamabad from leaving the country, vowing to investigate a tragedy that has revived fears about the safety of aviation The passenger jet crashed Friday evening as it tried to land in a thunderstorm at Islamabad’s main airport, killing all 127 people on board.
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Security Council Authorises UN Observer Mission in Syria |
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The UN Security Council Saturday evening authorised the establishment of a United Nations observer mission to Syria, for an initial period of 90 days, to monitor the cessation of violence there, as well as monitor and support the full implementation of a peace plan. |
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Clashes at Al Kufra Leave Two Dead |
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Reports indicate that two (some say three) people have been killed and 17 others injured following clashes between the Libyan army and tribesmen in the remote southeastern Libyan desert town of Kufra |
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Opinion: The Libyan Tea ceremony – By Gada Mahfud |
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Libyans will always invite their friends home for a chat and even encourage them to stay longer saying the third one is always served with almonds. Puzzled? They are referring to tea because in Libyan culture the tea ceremony consists of three small cups of tea. |
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Formula 1: Vettel Secures Pole for Improved Red Bull in Bahrain |
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Defending Formula 1 World Racing Champion Sebastian Vettel secured pole position for Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix as the improved Red Bull edged out Lewis Hamilton in official qualifying Saturday with his Red Bull team-mate Mar Webber finishing third for a second row start. |
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South Sudan Pulls Out of Disputed Oilfield |
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South Sudanese forces continued their pullout from Sudan's main Heglig oilfield Saturday, an official said, as US President Barack Obama called on both states to have the courage to resume talks.
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Opinion: Accountability of Parents - By Maryam Hedayat |
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Children are the beauty of life. They are the beauty of a relationship. Parents become better and more responsible when a precious baby comes into their life. Children are precious gifts to parents. Watching them grow to become successful, responsible and obedient is most parents’ dream. |
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Opinion: Failing to Thwart the Spirit of Libya - Mohammad Azeemullah |
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Pregnancy is the most painful experience a woman goes through in her life. She is not able to walk freely, eat freely and work freely. Every fraction of the moment she is reminded of the responsibility she has about a life in her womb and she continues to sacrifice her pleasure for the sake of a new future. |
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Opinion: The Election Fever - By Gada Mahfud |
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There is a need for election campaigns in Libya. A need serious government-sponsored intensive and imaginative campaign that answers all the questions in the confused electors’ heads. Catchy tunes, attractive posters, clever slogans that tackle the issues on the ground, in the Libyan streets, must be produced without delay. |
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Pakistan Plane Crash Kills 127; No Survivors |
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A Boeing 737 passenger plane belonging to Bhoja Airline crashed Friday in Rawalpindi, while it was attempting to land during a thunderstorm at an airport in Islamabad, Pakistan killing all 127 people on board.
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Zentan Revolutionaries Hand Tripoli Airport to Libyan Government |
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At a huge ceremony Zentan Revolutionaries handed the facilities to the government on Friday evening. The step is significant for the current government as it now can claim it is in control of this strategic link with the world and gives it confidence in the face of its critics.
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Libyan Airlines Resumes Flights on Libya-Malta Route |
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Libyan Airlines has resumed operations to and from Malta with two weekly flights, on Monday and Thursday and is set to increasing the frequency after wet-leasing an Airbus 320 aircraft from Tunisia’s leading privately-owned airline, Nouvelair. |
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