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Michelle Obama calls Nigeria girls abductions ‘unconscionable act’
The Islamist militant group Boko Haram claimed responsibility, and threatened to "sell"…
Death toll rises in Ukraine, fresh warnings of civil war
Kiev and its Western backers see Moscow’s main aims as making sure…
Deadly battles rage on fringe of east Ukraine town
One Ukrainian military commander said the shooting involved automatic small arms and…
Blood and gunfire in Ukraine army attack on rebel checkpoint
From nearby trees, separatist gunmen shoot back with the clack-clack-clack of sporadic…
Obama seeks to soothe China while boosting ties with Philippines
He directly addressed leaders in Beijing, telling them that maritime territorial disputes…
South Africa celebrates 20 years of end of apartheid
The day will be marked by street parades, speeches, prayers, music and…
EU calls for speedy implementation of Ukraine accord
“We call on all sides to respect the terms and conditions of…
North Korea ‘may be close to nuclear test’ warns Seoul
North Korea has conducted three nuclear tests – in 2006, 2009 and…
Biden heads to Ukraine as Russia accuses Kiev of violating accord
Russia accused Ukraine of flouting an international accord meant to diffuse the…