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Putin meets with African leaders in Russia to discuss Ukraine peace plan, but no visible progress
KYIV, Ukraine — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday met with a group of leaders of African countries who traveled…
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Sudan officials say airstrike kills 17, including 5 children, in capital Khartoum
CAIRO — An airstrike in Sudan’s capital Khartoum on Saturday killed at least 17 people, including five children, health officials…
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Captured Ukrainian soldiers face trial in Russia
More than 20 Ukrainian soldiers who were taken prisoner during fighting in Ukraine are facing trial in southern Russia Ukrainian…
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UN: Sudan’s war displaces over 2 million, as fighting rages in Darfur region
CAIRO — The conflict in Sudan has displaced more than 2 million people, the United Nations said on Wednesday, as…
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US, Saudi Arabia urge Sudan’s warring parties to agree to a new cease-fire, fighting continues
CAIRO (AP) — Saudi Arabia and the United States urged Sudan’s warring parties Sunday to agree to and “effectively implement”…
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UN calls for immediate cease-fire in Sudan and path to renewed democratic transition talks
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council called Friday for an immediate cease-fire in Sudan to be followed by…
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White House imposing sanctions as Sudan’s warring sides fail to abide by cease-fire deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House announced Thursday that it will impose sanctions against key defense companies and people who…
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US sanctions Iranians over alleged assassination plots of former US officials, dissidents
WASHINGTON — The United States on Thursday announced sanctions against a group of Iranian and Turkish people and firms accused…
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Sudan’s military says it has suspended its participation in talks with paramilitary rival
CAIRO (AP) — Sudan’s military suspended its participation in talks with a paramilitary force it’s been battling for weeks for…
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Sudan army, rival force agree to extend truce after mediators show impatience with breaches
CAIRO (AP) — Sudan’s warring sides on Monday agreed to extend a shaky cease-fire in their battle for control of…
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