China has banned imports of pork products from Mexico and several US states as part of attempts to prevent a deadly flu virus entering the country. Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia …
Pakistan Taleban talks 'halted'
The Taleban's talks with the government in north-west Pakistan have been suspended amid army operations against militants, a Taleban negotiator says. Pakistani troops and Taleban militants have …
Sri Lanka army 'to stop shelling'
Sri Lankan troops will no longer use heavy weapons or air strikes in fighting against Tamil Tiger rebels in the north-east, the government says. The statement said the army would focus on trying to …
Nigeria: JTF Kills Two Militants, Arrests Three
Joint Task Force (JTF) in Niger Delta has confirmed the killing of two militants and arrest of three others in a clash in Degema Local Government Area of Rivers. (Full Story) …
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Guinea arrests over 'coup plot'
Two army officers in Guinea have been arrested on suspicion of plotting a coup, security sources told the BBC. (Full Story) …
South Africa: ANC Jubilant As Voters Give It Landslide Election Victory
The African National Congress (ANC) was on track for a landslide victory at the polls last night, handing its president Jacob Zuma an emphatic mandate and putting it within sight of a two-thirds …
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Many injured in Madagascar clashes
At least 36 people have been injured after Madagascan security forces clashed with supporters of Marc Ravalomanana, a former president removed from power. (Full Story) …
Al-Qaeda in Yemen ‘a threat to Saudis’
Saudi Arabian security officials believe al-Qaeda-linked militants are seeking to organise and train in neighbouring Yemen to launch attacks in the kingdom. (Full Story) …
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U.S. Questions Pakistan’s Will to Stop Taliban
As the Taliban tightened their hold over newly won territory, Pakistani politicians and American officials on Thursday sharply questioned the government’s willingness to deal with the insurgents and …
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Defiant Taliban Forces Advance To Within 60 Miles of Islamabad
Taliban forces consolidated control of two northwestern Pakistan districts and sent patrols into a third Thursday, stepping up their defiance of a government peace deal and raising fears of further …
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