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Zim withdraws peacekeepers in Liberia
Zimbabwe has both police and prison officers serving in the Ebola-hit West African country.
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Race against clock to extend Gaza truce
Israel has said it's ready to agree to an extension as Egyptian mediators pursued talks.
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Ebola outbreak: West Africa pleads for help
The death toll in West Africa has climbed to 932 in the world’s worst Ebola outbreak.
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Russia escalates economic battle
An import ban on food comes after Vladimir Putin ordered retaliation for Western sanctions against Moscow.
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Iraq: Islamic State militants extend gains
The advance came after the Sunni fighters inflicted a humiliating defeat on Kurdish forces.
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Israel ready to extend Gaza ceasefire
A 72-hour Gaza truce held through its second day on Wednesday.
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A look back at Oscar Pistorius's testimony
On the first day of closing arguments in the Oscar Pistorius murder trial, we take a look back at the athlete’s version of events on the night he shot and killed Reeva Steenkamp.
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SADC takes preventative measures against Ebola
SADC health ministers met to implement measures to stop Ebola from spreading to Southern Africa.
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Schumacher medical files thief found hanged
A man suspected of leaking Michael Schumacher's medical files was found hanged in his police cell.
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Gaza ceasefire holding on second day
Egyptian and Palestinian sources said they expected an initial response by Israel to Palestinian demands.
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SA steps up Ebola fight
SA will send a mobile lab to West Africa to bolster treatment in countries affected by the epidemic.
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Drunk driver steals python, crashes car
The New York woman is facing charges of reckless endangerment and larceny.
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Ebola death toll hits 932
The outbreak of the disease has prompted the deployment of troops to quarantine the worst-hit areas.
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The causes and prevention of Ebola
The causes and prevention of Ebola
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Bangladesh police seek ferry owner
Authorities have lodged murder charges against the owner of the ferry and five others including the captain.
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Nigeria records second Ebola fatality
The nurse had been involved in the treatment of a Liberia and US citizen who died of Ebola in Lagos.
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NATO: Russia could invade Ukraine
Russia has amassed around 20,000 combat-ready troops on Ukraine's eastern border.
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Woman sneaks into zoo seal pool for a swim
The woman risked serious injury to take a swim with the animals after closing time, zoo authorities said.
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Obama seeks Africa legacy makeover
Barack Obama’s administration has tried to shift the focus to economic opportunities on the continent.
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Africa: Haircare a multibillion dollar industry
Haircare is a vital source of jobs for women, who make up a large slice of the informal economy in Africa.
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Gaza: Ceasefire holds up
A 72-hour ceasefire appears to be holding after Israel withdrew its ground forces from Gaza.
