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Published on: 19 April 2012

Written by: Alexander James All articles by Alexander James

Commentators on North Korea have predicted the immanent downfall of its dictatorial regieme since its inception, but...
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Uganda rebels deny northeast Congo massacre

Published on: 30 March 2010

Written by: Dries Belet All articles by Dries Belet

LRA rebel group denies any involvement in mass killings in Congo. Burmese opposition decides to boycott election....
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Iraq election tensions threaten renewed instability

Published on: 26 March 2010

Written by: Oliver Scanlan All articles by Oliver Scanlan

The close race in Iraq’s elections sparks heightened tensions. The head of NATO calls for a missile defence pact...
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Attacks kill 38 on polling day in Iraq

Published on: 8 March 2010

Written by: Laura Hilger All articles by Laura Hilger

Attacks on election day kill 38 in Iraq. Renewed peace effort for Israel and Palestine. US-South Korean military...
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Sri Lankan president re-elected

Published on: 27 January 2010

Written by: Rukeyya Khan All articles by Rukeyya Khan

Mahinda Rajapakse claims Sri Lanka election victory. North and South Korea trade fire. Taliban moderates taken off...

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