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Monday, August 5, 2013 - 09:23
The third-place finisher in Mali's presidential election threw his support behind the front-runner Saturday, an unexpected endorsement that could substantially improve the leading candidate's chances in the upcoming runoff vote.
Monday, August 5, 2013 - 09:25
Zimbabweans voted in their country’s first national elections this week since the violent and disputed polls in 2008. These elections were an opportunity for Zimbabwe to move forward on a democratic path and provide a foundation for growth and prosperity.
Monday, August 5, 2013 - 09:27
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Niger as you celebrate the 53rd anniversary of your independence this August 3.
Monday, August 5, 2013 - 09:27
A Turkish court has begun returning verdicts on nearly 300 defendants accused of plotting to overthrow the government, handing prison sentences of up to 20 years to some and acquitting others.
Monday, August 5, 2013 - 10:36
Kazakhstan's Supreme Court has refused to review the case of jailed opposition leader Vladimir Kozlov.
At a session on August 5, Supreme Court Judge Moryak Shegenov ruled that "there are no grounds" to do so.
Monday, August 5, 2013 - 10:42
Georgian Prime Minister Bidzina Ivanishvili has announced that he intends to resign from the government before the end of 2013, and instead become a civil society leader.
Monday, August 5, 2013 - 10:44
The shooting of a Turkish shepherd on the Armenia-Turkey border has sparked international tensions, though there appears to be some confusion in Turkey as to precisely with whom they should be angry.
Monday, August 5, 2013 - 10:50
To reduce its vulnerability to being squeezed by Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan on energy supplies, Kyrgyzstan’s government is rushing into Russia’s embrace. Some experts, however, believe Bishkek is solving one problem by creating another.
Monday, August 5, 2013 - 10:52
President Ilham Aliyev is running for an unprecedented third five-year term. Aliyev has held power since 2003, after succeeding his father.
Monday, August 5, 2013 - 10:58
How can Georgia both improve relations with Russia while remaining on the path to NATO membership? That's been the fundamental question for Georgia's new government, which has promised to pursue both those seemingly contradictory strategic goals.