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At least 700 killed in DR Congo fighting since Sunday – UN
The UN says at least 700 people have been killed in intense fighting in Goma, the largest city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, since Sunday.UN spokesman Stéphane Dujarric...
Tanzania, Burundi sign $2.15bn railway construction deal with Chinese firms
Tanzania and Burundi have entered into an agreement with two Chinese companies to construct a railway line to transport metals, including nickel, to the port city of Dar es...
The evidence that shows Rwanda is backing rebels in DR Congo
Protesters in Kinshasa, the capital of Democratic Republic of Congo, have been burning portraits of Rwanda's president and tearing up Rwandan flags as M23 rebels have taken control of...
New owners found for bankrupt German shipyards Nobiskrug and FSG
Daniel Guenther, Minister President of Schleswig-Holstein, speaks to members of the media at the FSG shipyard in Flensburg. A pair of shipyards in northern Germany owned by investor Lars...
S. Korea flies its most capable Surion helicopter variant yet
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — Korea Aerospace Industries’ production line for the Surion helicopter is receiving a shot in the arm thanks to the development of two new versions for...
Israelis and Palestinians rejoice after more hostages and prisoners are freed
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip — Eight more hostages were freed from the Gaza Strip by Hamas-led militants on Thursday in a sometimes chaotic process that briefly delayed Israel’s release...