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South Sudan says coup defeated after heavy fighting
The clashes broke out in a barracks close to the city centre…
‘Barrel bomb’ raids in Syria’s Aleppo kill 76
A Syrian security official said the army prefers the TNT-packed barrels because…
Tunisia’s PM-designate is a little-known newcomer
The opposition accuses the current government of failing to rein in militants…
Syria’s moderate opposition in ‘serious difficulty’: France
The talks are scheduled for 22 January in the Swiss city, but…
Iran says nuclear talks continue despite US blacklist
The United States blacklisted a dozen overseas companies and individuals on Thursday…
Assailants stab Japan diplomat in Yemen capital
The spokesman said he had been driving ahead of the consul, but…
At least two UN troops dead in suicide attack in north Mali
A day before the country holds a second round of legislative polls
China downgrades travel warning
Decision expected to positively affect tourism, says foreign ministry spokesman
Sudan’s Bashir unveils new government after reform calls
It was the most serious split in years within Bashir's National Congress…
Israel, Jordan, Palestinians to sign Red Sea-Dead Sea deal
Some will be desalinated and distributed to Israel, Jordan and the Palestinians,…