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Despite sanctions South Sudan stays armed for war: report
Despite long-standing restrictions, new weapons have continued to reach South Sudan's battlefields, often via neighbouring countries, a detailed report by an arms monitoring group said Thursday.
Trump heads to G20 primed for new conflicts
US President Donald Trump jets to Argentina Thursday for a G20 summit, keen to do battle with China on trade and sharpening his rhetoric over Ukraine against Russia ahead of a meeting with its leader Vladimir Putin.
Georgia votes in second round of presidential election
Georgians on Wednesday voted in the second round of a presidential election seen as a crucial test for the increasingly unpopular ruling party and watched closely by Russia and the West.
China halts activities of baby gene-editing scientist
A Chinese scientist who stoked criticism over his claim that he had created the world's first genetically-edited babies faced mounting pressure Thursday as China ordered a halt to his scientific activities and warned he may have broken the law.
Ranger, 2 civilians killed in DR Congo national park
A ranger and two civilians were shot dead during a confrontation in Virunga national park in restive eastern DR Congo, the park authority and local sources said Thursday.
Ex-diplomat Zurabishvili elected Georgia's first woman president
Georgia's newly elected President Salome Zurabishvili on Thursday hailed her victory as a step forward for women and a move closer to Europe for the ex-Soviet republic.
Rio de Janeiro governor arrested on corruption charges
The governor of Rio de Janeiro, Luiz Fernando Pezao, was arrested Thursday over allegations he took bribes as part of the sprawling "Car Wash" graft probe.
Turkey slams 'unacceptable' UK court extradition rejection
Turkey on Thursday lambasted an "unacceptable" decision by a British court to reject a request from Ankara to extradite a prominent businessman accused of providing financial support for the 2016 failed coup.
UK security firm G4S says five employees killed in Kabul attack
British security firm G4S said Thursday that five of its employees were killed and 32 wounded in a Taliban-claimed attack on one of its compounds in Kabul.
Villagers bury their dead after attacks, then flee
In the fields of Nghar, 79 people lie under a vast mound of earth -- victims of a wider massacre that killed more than 200 in villages across Plateau state, central Nigeria.Cries of 'freedom' as record-breaking Barcelona march on
Barcelona continued their record-breaking start to a La Liga season by beating Sevilla 2-1 thanks to Paco Alcacers double on Saturday in an atmosphere at the Camp Nou marked by the political upheaval in Catalonia.You might think you want a sex robot, but here's why you probably don't
10 percent of men felt most unsure about having a robot because they were nervous about falling in love with it.Here's why you should always masturbate on your period
Turns out that menstruating women should start taking their self-loving a little more... literally.
Mahrez penalty mishap lets Man City off hook
Riyad Mahrezs disallowed penalty allowed Manchester City to take a significant step towards Champions League qualification with a 2-1 victory over Leicester City on Saturday.
Only winning saves a Real Madrid coach's job: Manager
Real Madrid may be on the verge of a first La Liga and Champions League double for 59 years, but coach Zinedine Zidane insisted his job is only safe if he delivers trophies.
Madrid hit Deportivo for six, Barca relegate Osasuna
Madrid and Barcelona are locked on 78 points at the top of the table, but Real have a game in hand over their title rivals.
Liverpool fined over approach for Stoke starlet
Liverpool were hit with an academy transfer ban and ordered to pay £100,000 ($124,000, 117,000 euros) after admitting their part in the tapping up of a promising Stoke youngster.
UEFA boss says he will fight Champions League 'blackmail'
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin vowed on Wednesday to fight any "blackmail" by Europes most powerful football clubs over the Champions League.
