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‘400 Pakistan civilians killed by drones’
Nearly a fifth of Pakistan drone strike deaths over the past decade have been civilians.
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Saudi Arabia turns down Security Council seat
Saudi Arabia said it will decline the seat until reforms are introduced.
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AU asks UN about Kenya ICC deferral
Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto face charges of crimes against humanity.
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The Africa Report: 8 October
EWN’s Africa correspondent Jean-Jacques Cornish reports on the day’s top African news
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US, Russia to press UN on Syria peace talks
More than 100,000 people have died in Syria's conflict, which began in early 2011.
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Japanese author, Malala tipped for Nobels
The annual Nobel Prize Awards will kick off on Monday in Oslo.
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Israeli PM dismisses Iran's proposals
Iran says its nuclear programme is for peaceful energy purposes only.
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SA marks Older Persons Day
Social Development MEC Albert Fritz has urged the elderly to access their service centres.
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UN demands elimination of Syria chemical arms
UN has not threatened automatic punitive action if Bashar al-Assad's government does not comply.
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The Africa Report: 27 September
EWN’s Africa Correspondent Jean-Jacques Cornish reports on the day’s top African news
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Mugabe criticises US and Britain
Robert Mugabe says sanctions constitute a form of hostility and violence against his government.
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Zuma slams UN Security Council
Zuma says the UN Security Council is still not fully representative of developing nations.
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Zuma to address UN on SA’s progress
The president will speak to delegates about South Africa’s Millennium Development Goals.
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Syria to cast shadow over UN meeting
Syria's bloody civil war remains a hot topic as the UN General Assembly gathers.
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Clashes rage in Syria ahead of UN talks
Diplomats from five nations will continue Syrian gas attack talks in New York on Wednesday.
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Sarin gas used in Syria – UN report
The UN has released details of its investigation into the chemical attack in Syria.
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US, France, Britain to push Assad on arms
Russia still opposes military action but now backs possible UN sanctions for non-compliance.
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Assad praises Russian intervention
Syrian govt says a Russian-brokered deal that averted US strikes is a victory.
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UNSC discuss Syria's chemical weapons
Diplomatic efforts to place Syria's chemical weapons under international control intensified.
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Syria agrees to Russian plan
The move follows threats by the US and France to stage a military strike on the country.
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France backs Russian chemical weapons plan
France is to put forward a UN Security Council draft resolution for Syria to give up its chemical weapons.
