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Thousands flee chaos in Congo – explosions in Goma
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Thousands flee chaos in Congo – explosions in Goma

The rebels in M23, who are supported by Rwanda, claim to have taken control of the million-city Goma in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Potentially thousands of prisoners have escaped from a prison in the chaos that prevails
UN meets on growing crisis in eastern Congo
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UN meets on growing crisis in eastern Congo

The Democratic Republic of the Congo breaks off its diplomatic relations with Rwanda as a direct consequence of a new offensive from the rebel force M23, which is said to have close ties with Rwanda. The UN Secretary-General urges Rwanda to completely withdraw from the neighboring country
Congo accuses Rwanda of "declaration of war"
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Congo accuses Rwanda of "declaration of war"

The Democratic Republic of the Congo accuses neighboring country Rwanda of having declared war. The accusation comes at a meeting in the UN Security Council and after Kinshasa broke off diplomatic relations with Kigali
UN: 13,000 Children Killed in Gaza
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UN: 13,000 Children Killed in Gaza

The war between Hamas and Israel has resulted in over 13,000 children dying in Gaza and almost twice as many being injured, according to the UN.
Europe's Last Dictator Consolidates His Power
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Europe's Last Dictator Consolidates His Power

It has been predetermined, by both the opposition and the EU. Now Belarus is going to the polls, an event expected to give the authoritarian and Russia-allied Aleksandr Lukashenko another five years in power
The Democratic Republic of the Congo takes a seat on the Security Council
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo takes a seat on the Security Council

The UN Security Council meets as early as Sunday about the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The meeting is being brought forward a day due to the acute situation in the country
Seven UN employees taken captive in Yemen
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Seven UN employees taken captive in Yemen

Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have captured seven more UN employees, according to UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises against travel to Congo-Kinshasa
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises against travel to Congo-Kinshasa

The UN warns of a large-scale war in the Congo region
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The UN warns of a large-scale war in the Congo region

Conflicts between the military of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the rebel group M23, which is supported by the neighboring country Rwanda, are intensifying. The UN chief is warning that the conflict could lead to a regional war
Israel's outgoing army chief: 20,000 Hamas members killed
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Israel's outgoing army chief: 20,000 Hamas members killed

Israel's army chief Herzi Halevi will resign on March 6. The reason is the Israeli military's failure on October 7, 2023, when terrorist-stamped Hamas attacked Israel, he writes in a letter to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz
UN: No Looting During Ceasefire
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UN: No Looting During Ceasefire

Since the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into force on Sunday, no looting of relief aid has been reported, announces the UN.
Building Walls and Two Genders: These Are Trump's First Decisions
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Building Walls and Two Genders: These Are Trump's First Decisions

Within the span of a few hours, the USA's new president Donald Trump had torn up 78 of his predecessor's decisions and signed a number of new orders. Here are some of the most talked-about – as well as the installation day's most debated snack
Safaa in Gaza: The Sound of Birds Was Wonderful
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Safaa in Gaza: The Sound of Birds Was Wonderful

For the first time in 15 months, no bombs are falling over Gaza. On the second day of the ceasefire, Gazans woke up to the sound of birdsong instead of the drones' hum
UN: Over 630 trucks to Gaza
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UN: Over 630 trucks to Gaza

More than 630 trucks with humanitarian aid entered the besieged Gaza Strip on the first day of the ceasefire, according to the UN's disaster relief organization, Ocha. At least 300 of them have reached northern Gaza
The UN chief warns of humanity's evil deeds
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The UN chief warns of humanity's evil deeds

Pandora's box of evil has been opened. The UN Secretary-General António Guterres compares the global situation to a terrifying story from Greek mythology when he foresees the challenges of 2025
UN Demands Justice for Assad Regime's Victims
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UN Demands Justice for Assad Regime's Victims

The UN's human rights chief Volker Türk demands that the ousted Assad regime be held accountable for its crimes. But he emphasizes the importance of the rule of law principles as a transitional government now exercises power in Syria
Ibrahim, 11, hopes for a ceasefire but misses school
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Ibrahim, 11, hopes for a ceasefire but misses school

The hope of an end to the war is growing in the Gaza Strip. But some dare not believe – and for others, the ceasefire comes too late anyway
The Alarm: Unexploded Ordnance Kills Children in Syria
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The Alarm: Unexploded Ordnance Kills Children in Syria

In one month, over 100 children have either been killed or severely injured by landmines in Syria, according to the UN.
EU participates in meeting in Saudi Arabia about Syria
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EU participates in meeting in Saudi Arabia about Syria

High-ranking diplomats from countries in the Middle East and Europe gather in Saudi Arabia on Sunday to discuss the situation in Syria.
Multiple deaths in attack on school building in Gaza
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Multiple deaths in attack on school building in Gaza

Eight people have been killed in an Israeli attack on a school building in Gaza that served as a shelter, according to Hamas-affiliated health authorities. Israel reports that four soldiers have been killed in northern Gaza
600 deported to dangerous desert road – criticism of EU
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600 deported to dangerous desert road – criticism of EU

600 Nigerians have been deported from Libya. The group was forced to make a dangerous and traumatic journey through the desert, writes The Guardian
Maduro has been sworn in as president
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Maduro has been sworn in as president

Nicolás Maduro has now been sworn in for a third six-year term as Venezuela's president – after an election that he is accused by many of having stolen and increasingly accused of suppressing opponents.
Maduro closes border – fear of "conspiracy"
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Maduro closes border – fear of "conspiracy"

Venezuela is closing the border with neighboring country Colombia ahead of today's inauguration of President Nicolás Maduro.
Three million toddlers near acute malnutrition
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Three million toddlers near acute malnutrition

Over three million small children are expected to suffer from acute malnutrition in Sudan in the coming year, according to the UN. Doctors Without Borders have decided to discontinue their medical activities at a hospital in the capital Khartum, which has been affected by recurring attacks from the warring parties in the civil war
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