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Mob Attacks in C.A.R. ; Muslims Flee Bangui

Mob Attacks in CAR as Muslims Flee Bangui

Witnesses say a mob killed a Muslim man who was trying to flee the country, while a Christian was fatally beaten by Muslims in a separate incident

UN Urges CAR to Probe Sectarian Attack

Envoy to Central African Republic, Babacar Gaye, condemns killing of suspected rebel in vicious mob attack, pushes government to make 'example' of those responsible

UN Urges CAR to Probe Sectarian Attack

Top UN envoy to Central African Republic condemns brutal mob killing of suspected rebel, calls for creation of judicial system

Bodies of Eight Trapped South African Miners Recovered

A total of 17 miners were trapped when an earthquake set off an underground fire and falling rocks at the Doornkop mine, near Johannesburg

US Urges End to Sectarian Attacks in CAR

Soldiers have been accused of taking part in the killing of a man suspected of belonging to the Seleka; Witnesses said they stabbed and beat the man and dragged his body through the streets

ICC Prosecutors Allege Obstruction in Trial of Kenya's President

New CAR Atrocities Highlight Muslim-Christian Tensions

Witnesses say soldiers took part in beating and stabbing of suspected Muslim rebel group member who was subsequently dragged through streets

Prosecutors Allege Obstruction Kenyan President's Trial

Prosecutors asking International Criminal Court to delay trial of President Uhuru Kenyatta until government turns over what 'critical' evidence in case

Libya: All Chemical Weapons Destroyed

Libya had spent years destroying its stockpile before halting the operation in 2010; The operation was restarted after the fall of Gadhafi and more weapons were discovered

South Sudan Refutes Machar Accusations

Country's Ambassador to US defends president, telling VOA Kiir is known for being inclusive