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'No foul play in Egypt balloon blast'
Luxor (Egypt): An initial investigation into the blast and crash of a balloon that killed 19 tourists in Egypt's southern Luxor has ruled out criminal conspiracy behind the accident, Luxor prosecution said Feb 27. |
UAE, Kenya to cooperate on livestock
Dubai, (IANS/WAM) The UAE and Kenya have held discussions on ways to enhance cooperation between the two countries in livestock development. |
Egypt seizes 19 missiles at border with Libya
Egyptian border guards foiled an attempt Feb 26 to smuggle 19 missiles at the Egyptian-Libyan border, a state-run media report said. |
Nigeria dominates African Cup of Nations all-star team
Johannesburg: The Confederation of African Football (CAF) selected five members of the Nigerian national team for inclusion in the Team of the Tournament for the just ended Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). |
Commonwealth urged to move summit from Sri Lanka
The Commonwealth should shift the venue of its November summit from Sri Lanka unless Colombo makes prompt, measurable and meaningful progress on human rights, Human Rights Watch said Thursday. |
Tunisia to form government of technocrats
Tunis, (IANS/EFE) Tunisian Prime Minister Hamadi Jebali promised Feb 6 to form a new government of independent technocrats whose mission will be to prepare for elections in the shortest possible time. |
Unesco to help protect Mali's heritage
Unesco will do everything possible to safeguard and rebuild Mali's cultural heritage, the UN agency's director-general said Jan 31, following burning of ancient manuscripts and destruction of mausoleums by Islamist rebels in the west African nation. |
Donor pledges provide respite for MaliBy Aman Sethi/The Hindu
International donors pledged $453 million to fund military operations in Mali at a donor’s conference in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on Tuesday. While the money should cover the estimated annual budget for the African-led Support Mission for Mali (Afisma), it falls short of the sums require to retrain Mali’s shattered army.
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IMF approves $18.4 mn loan for Mali
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the disbursement of $18.4 million to Mali in support of efforts to maintain economic stability and growth in the war-torn country during the next 12 months.
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