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The killings and burnings of homes have diminished since terrified villagers in Sudan's West Darfur state fled to camps for the displaced and African Union soldiers arrived to protect them.

Defence production ministry saves Rs. 1.7 billion during one year: Secy Bahrain defense delegation ... Speaking at a press conference Defense Ministry spokesman General Zahir Azimi said during operations in different provinces across the country 561 'enemies' were killed besides destroying 563 arms by the Afghan National Army (ANA).

Acting in response to a series of civil aviation disasters, both France and Belgium published a list of airlines banned from their airspace for safety reasons.

French President Jacques Chirac called Monday the Ivorians to organize an "incontestable presidential poll" at the moment when the scheduled election for Oct.2.7

The Sudanese government on Monday accused the Darfur rebels of violating a security protocol signed by the two sides last year, the official SUNA news agency reported.2.7

The Ugandan government and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees are struggling to ... Of them 188,000 are from Sudan, 20,000 from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), 18,000 from Rwanda and4,000 from other countries.2.7

The United States will send military forces to participate in joint military exercises in Egypt in September, a Cairo-based military source said Monday.2.7

Burundi's new President Pierre Nkurunziza has summoned lawmakers to gather to approve two vice presidents he has nominated, his spokesman said.2.7

South African insurer Old Mutual on Monday said it had held talks with Skandia about a possible take-over bid of about $5.7 billion , but the Swedish savings firm said it was waiting for a formal offer.3.1

Seamers Irfan Pathan and Ajit Agarkar ripped through Zimbabwe's batsmen to bowl India to a massive 161-run victory in the third triangular series match on Monday.2.7

Swimming's golden boy, Olympic gold medallist and world 50 metre-butterfly champion, Roland Schoeman, looked the picture of health in Durban on Saturday.2.7

The Otago Rugby Football Union is to commission an independent survey to help to determine the future of Carisbrook's terrace.2.7

Madagascar government launched a campaign on Monday to immunize some 650,000 children under the age of five against polio in the southern region of the country.2.7

Senegal's President Abdoulaye Wade has announced a plan to deal with serious flood damage and said one of the means of paying for the multi-million dollar scheme will be to postpone parliamentary elections.2.9

Egypt's leading nongovernmental rights group said on Monday it did not expect the country's first multi-candidate presidential vote to be fair because of inadequate independent supervision and a lack of ...2.9

PRESIDENT Yoweri Museveni yesterday made changes at Uganda's diplomatic missions abroad, ... Mr Adonia Ayebare, formerly in Rwanda and Burundi, has been transferred to the USA as a deputy ambassador, while Ms Joan Rwabyomere, has been transferred to United Kingdom from Nigeria.2.7

Finance Minister David Mwiraria Monday said it is cheaper to implement the proposed new constitution than the Bomas draft.2.7

Despite international oil prices having surged to fresh record highs on Monday, the situation is not yet a cause for panic, according to Absa industry analyst John Loos.2.7

The Rail Commuters Action Group and 51 plaintiffs have served summonses on the minister of transport, Metrorail, the South African National Rail Safety Authority and the SA Rail Commuters Corporation for ...2.7

Former soccer star George Weah is seeking the presidency of Liberia. Photo: AFP GEORGE Weah's swashbuckling style on the soccer grounds of Europe earned him adulation and made him a millionaire.2.9

Delegations from South Korea and abroad are making a beeline to the world s most reclusive ... Among high-ranking visitors, Chinese chief negotiator at the six-party talks Wu Dawei, Thai Foreign Minister Kantathi Suphamongkhon and Zambian Vice President Lupando Mwape are either in Pyongyang or have just left.2.7

The US-based web host, Globat, has permanently shut down the Tensae.com website because Tensae failed to substantiate its false and defamatory accusations against a number of senior Ethiopian government ...2.7

Tehran, Aug 29, IRNA-Iran breezed past South Korea 3-0 to advance to the last eight of the 2005 Youth Boys' Under-19 World Volleyball Championship in Algiers, capital of Algeria, Sunday.2.7

Prime Minster Meles Zenawi said that the EU-EOM Preliminary Statement on the Elections appeals process, the Rerun of Elections and the Somali regional election could not manage to hide the big truth under ...2.7

Foreign Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma extended South Africa's condolences on Monday to the people of Eritrea following the death of her counterpart, Ali Said Abdullah.2.7

Transport department spokeswoman Wendy Watson believes more than half of all drivers in South Africa have forged licences or licences issued against forged licences from other African states.2.7

Find out from the new Old Mutual head, Theo Nkone. Register here today WITFOR 2005 under way this week African women pledge allegiance to ICT Loading... Labat's losses deepen Citrix finalises NetScaler ...2.7

Diamond giant De Beers quietly ceased underground mining at its historic Kimberley mines some two weeks ago and will probably not reopen them, the company said today.2.7

FORMER Model C schools in Nelson Mandela Bay say they are willing to allow pupils from disadvantaged schools to use their sporting facilities if called upon to do so.2.7

EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana was meeting Israeli and Palestinian leaders as the international community tried to breathe life back into the peace process after the historic pullout from Gaza.4.2

Malawi Watch says the ruling on former Inspector General of Police Mary Nangwale will give energy to the opposition to impeach President Bingu wa Mutharika, now that impeachment procedures would be put in ...2.7

The Dzodze-Penyi Senior Secondary School has, despite its low admission grades, made a lot of strides on the academic ladder, and is poised to do even better in the nearest future.2.7

Small, micro and medium enterprises will once again have the opportunity to show off their products and services.2.7

The South African Football Association and the Premier Soccer League have intervened on the wrangle between Dynamos and Black Leopards over Malawian classy midfielder Robert 'Baggio' Ng'ambi. The latest ...2.7

KARACHI, August 29 : Music enthusiasts, the much awaited Sony Ericsson W800i walkman phone is launch globally and in Pakistan on August 05, 2005.2.7