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Attack kills at least two people in Mali’s besieged city of Timbuktu
City shelled as tens of thousands of people remain almost completely cut off from world and UN peacekeepers withdraw.
No EU election team for Bangladesh amid concerns over free and fair vote
Several Western governments express concern over political climate as Bangladesh is set to hold elections in January.
Revealed: Ex-Nigerian gov’t official to share in $11bn gas scandal damages
Grace Taiga is one of three Nigerians who stand to make money if the court orders Nigeria to pay the landmark award.
China bars three female Indian athletes from Asian Games: Reports
Trio are from northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh, region claimed almost in full by Beijing as 'South Tibet'.
Killing convicts with nitrogen is even worse than the lethal injection
Nitrogen hypoxia is the gaseous canister version of a knee on the neck. US states that plan to use it must be stopped.
Philippines mulls court action against Beijing in South China Sea dispute
Country could file second case with International Court of Arbitration over China's alleged destruction of coral reefs.
French customs seize nearly 400 monkey skulls destined for the US
Primate skulls likely meant for collectors, hunting clubs in US, where they are reportedly given as gifts and prizes.
Sudan army chief warns UN that war could spill over, engulf region
Sudan army leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan also called for rival Rapid Support Forces to be designated as 'terrorists'.
What we know about US Abrams tanks arriving in Ukraine ‘next week’
Long-awaited M1 Abrams tanks are to arrive in Ukraine next week and come at a crucial time for Kyiv's forces.
Novels from Canada, Ireland, US, UK finalists for Booker Prize for fiction
Shortlist announced for annual Booker literature prize includes two first-time novels among the six finalists.