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NATO condemns Russian withdrawal from treaty on conventional arms in Europe

NATO condemns Russian withdrawal from treaty on conventional arms in Europe

NATO member countries condemned on Tuesday Russia’s decision to formally withdraw from the historic treaty limiting conventional military forces in Europe, and decided to suspend their participation. Russia decided in 2007 to suspend its participation in this treaty on conventional weapons in Europe, which entered into force in 1992 after …

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Criminals have declared war on South Africans – minister

Criminals have declared war on South Africans - minister

South Africa’s Police Minister Bheki Cele says criminals have declared war on citizens, following a surge in crime levels in the country. This is after the country’s transport minister was robbed at gun-point in a daring attack on Monday. Sindisiwe Chikunga was travelling from KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng when the incident …

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UK and US issue security alert on Uganda

UK and US issue security alert on Uganda

The British High Commission in Uganda has warned of “a growing terror threat in Uganda, including targeting of foreigners”, hours after the US embassy issued a similar alert. Both diplomatic missions on Tuesday warned their citizens against attending large gatherings, including worship activities. They also cautioned against participation in music …

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Malagasy opponent Jean Jacques Ratsietison arrested

Jean Jacques Ratsietison

Madagascar’s presidential candidate, Jean Jacques Ratsietison, was arrested in Madagascar during a demonstration in the capital Antananarivo. The opposition has alleged that this month’s election is being rigged in favour of the incumbent, Andry Rajoelina. The electoral commission has not commented on the allegation. Several recent attempts to stage demonstrations …

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Tunisian police arrest five Islamists who escaped from prison last week

Tunisian police arrest five Islamists who escaped from prison last week

Tunisian security and military forces caught five Islamists who escaped from a prison last week, where they were serving time for killing two secular politicians and policemen, Reuters reported. The interior ministry said four of the escapees were captured on a mountain near Tunis early on Tuesday, while another was …

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