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Zuma Attends CAR Summit
EWN's Africa Correspondent, Jean-Jacques Cornish, reports on the day's top African news
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CAR caretaker Govt announced
Self-proclaimed CAR President Michel Djotodia has announced a caretaker govt for the country.
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Iran, North Korea, Syria block UN arms trade treaty
The three countries prevented the adoption of the first international treaty to regulate the arms trade.
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UN deadline for DRC soldier rapes
The UN has given the Democratic Republic of the Congo four more days to begin prosecuting soldiers.
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Angelina Jolie and William Hague visit the DRC
EWN's Africa Correspondent, Jean-Jacques Cornish, reports on the day's top African news.
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Special forces requested for Mali UN mission
France's allies want armed forces involved in UN peace keeping mission in Mali.
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Syrian rebels seize UN peacekeepers
Syrian rebels have seized a convoy of UN peacekeepers near Golan Heights.
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UN disturbed by threats to media in S.Sudan
Reporters often complain to the United Nations of hassle and detention in South Sudan.
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UN urged to lift Somalia arms ban
The United States encourages United Nations members to lift arms embargo on Somalia.
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Syria protests over Israel air strike
Syria protests over Israel air strikes on its territory and threatens ‘surprise’ revenge.
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Israel boycotts UN rights scrutiny session
Israel was due to have its human rights record reviewed at Tuesday’s sitting.
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Security Council to expand North Korea sanctions
The UNSC plans to vote on a draft resolution that condemns North Korea for its December rocket launch.
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UN lifts Syria death toll to 60,000
The Syrian anti-government protests have claimed the lives of more than 60,000 people.
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UN seeks $1.5bn to aid suffering Syrians
The UN says it needs $1.5billion to provide aid for Syrians caught in the conflict.
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UN nuclear inspectors in Iran
The UN watchdog and Iran resumed their nuclear programme talks on Thursday.
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'Sexual crime courts must return'
A DA member says she does not understand why sexual offences courts were scrapped.
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UN condemns North Korea rocket launch
The UN has condemns North Korea’s rocket launch and Pyongyang's violation of a missile ban.
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Mali PM arrest receives condemnation
UN Security Council warns of sanctions after arrest of Cheik Modibo Diarra.
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US, France disagree over 'explosive' Mali
France and the US differ over how to deal with one of the most explosive corners of the world.
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Gaza truce pressure builds
After six days of rocket fire, international pressure for a truce in the Gaza Strip intensifies.
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France discusses end to Syria arms ban
France to discuss ending ban on the supply of arms to Syria rebels.
