U.S. lists two Nigerian Islamist groups as terrorists
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Boko Haram and Ansaru are blamed for thousands of deaths in northeastern and central Nigeria.
A reporter returns to a scene of horror in eastern Congo
In 1996, bodies piled up in the Mugunga refugee camp. Today, 72,000 people still live there.
Congo’s feared M23 rebels end their insurgency
The movement ends its 20-month rebellion after U.N.-backed Congolese forces proclaim victory.
New kind of peacekeeper in Congo, this time ready to fight
The first U.N. offensive combat force might be the best chance for peace after more than 5 million deaths.
Fighting flares for second straight day in eastern Congo
Congo and Rwanda trade accusations amid renewed clashes between army and rebels.
Fight over genetically modified crops tears at Tanzania
Drought-tolerant corn is off-limits as groups debate the best approach for easing hunger across Africa.
After Nairobi Mall attack, backlash against Somalis
Key questions remain unanswered even as a murky investigation by Kenyan authorities leads to arrests.
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India’s blue helmets
After years of leading the peacekeeping mission in Congo, India is scaling back on its military commitments.
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Asia / Pacific
- Indonesian leader deplores statement by Australian PM on wiretapping, will review cooperation.
- Australian foreign minister takes 'exceedingly seriously' Indonesia concerns over spying
- Oil slips nearer to $93 a barrel ahead of new round of Iran nuclear talks
- Confidence in extended Fed stimulus, China reforms pushes global stocks higher
- Philippine corruption magnifies effects of typhoon, from infrastructure to expat donations
Africa
- Niger arrests 30 people in connection with human trafficking cases after migrant deaths
- Prisoner, president and scribe: South African foundation pores over Nelson Mandela's writings
- Nigerian villagers say vigilantes killed herdsmen while hunting Boko Haram
- 4 Somali gunmen in Kenya mall attack ID'd; official says death toll could rise
Middle East
- AP Interview: Egypt Islamist leader warns army chief against running in presidential election
- No EU country comes forward as candidate to destroy Syria's chemical stockpiles
- UN envoy to Yemen says country's president will stay on for longer than 2 years transition
- Libyan army deploys forces in capital in bid to drive out powerful militias
Europe
- Wife of Greenpeace activist among 30 arrested in Russia urges more Australian government help
- AP Exclusive: Soldier ties Minnesota man to Nazi civilian massacre; Germany pursuing charges
- Video shows Russian plane hitting ground at near-vertical angle in crash that killed 50 people
- UN climate chief urges coal industry to leave most remaining coal reserves untapped
The Americas
- City strips mayor of most powers as Ford knocks over councilor at chaotic meeting
- US VP Biden on economic mission to Panama: plans tour of canal expansion, talks with president
- 8 stabbed to death in Mexico border city Juarez may have known their killer, officials say
- Argentine president returns to work, names hard-line economy minister in Cabinet shuffle
National Security
- US to train thousands of Libyan soldiers in basic combat, talking with Tripoli about details
- US officials: Nuke deal being discussed would offer Iran only minor relief from sanctions
- Thunderbirds, Blue Angels are back; but other military outreach programs remain grounded
- Kerry: Nuclear deal with Iran will be 'failsafe' so it will have no nuclear weapons capability
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