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US and allies condemn rebel advances in DR Congo
US and allies condemn rebel advances in DR Congo
by  AFP

The United States, France, Britain and Belgium on Friday condemned "in the strongest terms" advances by the M23 rebel group in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, calling on them to pull back immediately and cease hostilities.

9 dead in latest Ecuador prison riot: prosecutor's office
9 dead in latest Ecuador prison riot: prosecutor's office
by  AFP

At least nine people died Friday in the latest prison unrest to hit violence-stricken Ecuador, where some 400 inmates have been killed since last year, the prosecutor's office said. Eight people, including five police members, were killed during the attacks in the port city of Guayaquil.

Malaysians vote in tightly contested election
Malaysians vote in tightly contested election
by  AFP

Malaysia's jailed ex-leader Najib Razak's graft-tainted party is seeking to cement its grip on power as the country goes to the polls on Saturday, but analysts say the race is too close to call. Najib, who was at the centre of the 1MDB scandal, is currently serving a 12-year jail term.

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