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At least 700 killed in DR Congo fighting since Sunday - UN
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South Africa and Rwanda go head-to-head over DR Congo war
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Rwanda’s stealth occupation of eastern Congo
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South Africa warns Rwanda of ‘declaration of war’ after assault in DRC
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DR Congo accuses Rwanda of ‘declaration of war’ after rebels enter key city
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Rights group accuses Congo's army and a rebel group of possible war crimes
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Kenya deploys 217 more police officers to Haiti under UN-backed mission to tackle gang violence
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Russia is escalating its dangerous shadow war against NATO, and there are fears it could get a lot worse
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Timeline shows warnings escalated quickly as L.A. fire danger grew
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More than 100,000 people displaced in eastern Congo since the start of the year, UN says
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UN says Iran executed over 900 people in 2024, including dozens of women
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Iran reportedly executed at least 901 people in 2024, UN says
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Badenoch calls for national inquiry into 'rape gangs'
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