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Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Pattern of abuse uncovered in Sudan

LONDON, June 11 (UPI) -- Indiscriminate bombings of civilian-populated areas in areas of Sudan are part of a familiar pattern of abuse, Amnesty International said. AI accused the Sudanese government of war crimes and crimes against humanity for military attacks on civilian villages in Blue Nile... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, June 10, 2013

Prayers urged for ailing Mandela; report says family bars visitors

PRETORIA, South Africa, June 10 (UPI) -- A South African leader asked for prayers for ailing civil rights icon Nelson Mandela whose family reportedly banned visitors because they're a "distraction." A government source told The (Gauteng) Star the condition of Mandela, 94, hospitalized for a... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, June 9, 2013

Nelson Mandela friend: It's time to let him go

PRETORIA, South Africa, June 9 (UPI) -- A longtime friend of Nelson Mandela said Sunday it's "time to let him go," as the former South African president remained hospitalized in serious condition. The office of President Jacob Zuma had said Mandela, 94, had been hospitalized Saturday in "serious but... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, June 6, 2013

Sharif elected Pakistan's prime minister for third time

ISLAMABAD, June 5 (UPI) -- Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif claimed an overwhelming majority of 244 votes Wednesday to be elected Pakistan's prime minister for a third time. Pakistani politician Makhdoom Javed Hashmi, addressing fellow lawmakers, called the country's first democratically elected... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, June 5, 2013

NSA's Donilon to leave; U.N. envoy Rice to be appointed

WASHINGTON, June 5 (UPI) -- National Security Adviser Tom Donilon will resign and be replaced by Susan Rice, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, White House officials said. President Obama is expected to announce the major shakeup in his foreign policy team Wednesday, The New York Times... Sign in to see full entry.

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