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Wednesday, November 27, 2013 - 09:17
Explosives and guns were found in their vehicle, police said. A third militant who had reportedly been with the pair was killed in a later gun battle.
Tuesday, November 26, 2013 - 09:14
The Central African Republic (CAR) is descending into "complete chaos", the UN deputy secretary general has warned, calling for urgent action.
Tuesday, November 26, 2013 - 09:13
"Huge challenges remain, but we cannot close the door on diplomacy, and we cannot rule out peaceful solutions to the world's problems," Mr Obama said during an event in San Francisco.
Tuesday, November 26, 2013 - 09:07
The Central African Republic (CAR) has been in turmoil since rebels seized power in March. The UN deputy secretary general has warned the country is descending into "complete chaos" and called for urgent action.
Tuesday, November 26, 2013 - 09:04
At least 27 people have been killed and dozens injured in a spate of bomb attacks across Iraq, officials say.
Monday, November 25, 2013 - 09:10
Second, US allies are increasingly convinced that US-Iran co-operation will inevitably come at Arab and Israeli expense - a view that will harden if Iran is now included in US and Russia-led peace talks for Syria.
Monday, November 25, 2013 - 08:27
Nine people have been killed in clashes between the Libyan army and an Islamist militia in the restive city of Benghazi, officials say.
Monday, November 25, 2013 - 08:19
The family of a Nigerian Islamic studies lecturer accused of being a Boko Haram leader has told the BBC that his arrest was a "set up".
Monday, November 25, 2013 - 08:19
"The draft law seeks to criminalise all forms of peaceful assembly, including demonstrations and public meetings, and gives the state free hand to disperse peaceful gatherings by use of force," 19 Egyptian organisations said in a statement.
Monday, November 25, 2013 - 08:15
Mauritanians have voted in general and local elections - the first since a military coup five years ago.