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Al Jazeera Journalists Trial Adjourned in Egypt

In first court appearance, defendants plead not guilty to charges that include helping terrorists, broadcasting false news

UN's Pillay Warns CAR Sectarian Violence Getting Worse

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights says most of ongoing abuses are being committed by 'anti-Balaka' militia

Former US Congressman Pleads Not Guilty in Zimbabwe

Former US Congressman Pleads Not Guilty in Zimbabwe Porn Case

One-time rising star in US politics resigned congressional seat after convictions of sexual assault, obstruction of justice, solicitation of child pornography

New Fighting Threatens Ceasefire in South Sudan

Nigerian Governor: Boko Haram Better Armed Than Military

Borno state governor Kashim Shettima spoke to reporters late Monday, two days after suspected Boko Haram fighters killed more than 100 people in Izge

Kerry: Tunisia's New Constitution is Model for Arab World

US secretary of state makes unannounced visit as part of a trip to Asia, Middle East, Europe

Fresh Fighting Hits South Sudan

Fighting broke out Tuesday morning as rebels attacked Malakal, a city they held earlier but had lost to the South Sudanese army

Cameroon Blames Pentecostals for Backpedaling Anti-polio Crusade

Cameroon faces resurgence of polio, blames Pentecostal chuches

Death Toll Tops 100 From Militant Attack in Nigeria

Witnesses say gunmen dressed as soldiers attacked the village of Izge in Borno state Saturday, setting fire to residents' homes and shooting people who tried to flee

Ethiopia Denies 'Hijacker' Co-pilot Faced Persecution

31-year-old suspect requested asylum after commandeering plane to Geneva, where he is now in custody