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Fraud accusations and violence have marred elections since civilian rule was restored in Nigeria in 1999
Gen. Thomas Waldhauser called on the east African nation's army to take more responsibility in the fight against the jihadists
The filmmaker is accusing the streaming giant of canceling a film deal because of a "baseless" decades-old allegation that he sexually abused his daughter
The 11-day event prides itself on being the most politically engaged of the A-list cinema showcases
In a final third reading in parliament, a total of 334 lawmakers approved the amendments to the country's basic law, with 35 voting against
The release conditions include that Belgium will guarantee that the former Ivory Coast president would go back to the ICC if required
The Guardian newspaper reported that Ali Issa Ahmad had traveled to the UAE for a holiday, bought a ticket for the second round match between Qatar and Iraq on Jan. 22 and wore a Qatar shirt to the game
The world's biggest social network said it removed 783 pages, groups and accounts that were part of a campaign to promote Iranian interests in various countries by creating fake identities as residents of those nations
Worldwide handset volumes declined 4.1 percent in last year to total of 1.4 billion units shipped, data shows
Successful outings to a trio of townhall debates with local mayors and disenchanted voters have re-energized the president and lifted the gloom in his office
New party, Israel Resilience, could emerge as the second largest in parliament in the April 9 general election, according to polls carried out since its launch in December
Robert has scaled more than 100 structures without ropes or other safety equipment, setting a record for 'most buildings climbed unassisted'
Poll ushered in new opposition president but left National Assembly dominated by supporters of former leader Joseph Kabila
Despite 30 years of warnings from science about the dire impacts of global warming, CO2 emissions hit record levels in 2017 and again last year
Powerhouse duo of Bradley Cooper Lady Gaga in spotlight at Los Angeles event seen as a major predictor of Oscars success
Legrand lived in a musical whirlwind, with the same appetite for popular music to jazz, from conducting to film
From a young gay mayor who launched his candidacy Wednesday, to high-flying female US senators and charismatic military veterans, a crowded field of Democrats jockeying to challenge Donald Trump in 2020 has already emerged – and is sure to grow
Likely replacement is Sultan Abdullah of Pahang state, a keen athlete who holds a string of positions on sporting bodies, including on the council of world football governing body FIFA
Letter was handed to Kim by Kim Yong Chol, who met Trump at the White House last week as the two countries seek a denuclearization accord
High-level trade talks with Beijing were proceeding uninterrupted, the Trump administration said
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