Sudanese security forces are using live ammunition and increasingly aggressive tactics against unprecedented anti-government demonstrations sparked by inflation, a…
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Bin Laden’s ex-cook freed from Guantanamo: Sudan
The former cook of slain Al-Qaeda founder Osama bin Ladenreturned to his native Sudan early Wednesday, the foreign ministry said,…
Parents of dead Sri Lankan Tamil prisoner ‘denied last rites’
The parents of a prisoner who died in obscure circumstances in Sri Lanka are locked…
Ozawa launches new Japan political party
Japanese political kingmaker Ichiro Ozawa on Wednesday launched a new party along with some 50…
Zuma urged to ‘send army’ into Cape Town
A South African provincial leader has asked President Jacob Zumato send soldiers into gang-infested areas in Cape Town to fight…
Morgan Stanley cuts Argentina’s growth estimates and forecasts 2013 devaluation
Morgan Stanley has cut its 2012-13 growth forecasts for Argentina and forecasts a sharp devaluation…
North Korean economy grows 0.8% in 2011, report says
North Korea's economy expanded last year due to increased construction and a recovery in agriculture,…
Congo warlord jailed for 14 years in landmark case
THE HAGUE (Reuters) - Delivering its first sentence, the International Criminal Court jailed Congolese warlord Thomas…
Heineken to delay Brazil investment after tax hike
Brasilia - Heineken Holding NV (HEIO.AS), the world's third-largest brewer, will delay investments in Brazil…
Protesters march against Mexico’s president-elect
Mexikocity - Thousands of protesters marched through the Mexican capital on Saturday against President-elect Enrique…