Africa
Colombia central bank chief worries about medium-term external shocks
BOGOTA - Colombia's central bank chief said on Friday his main challenge over the medium term was preparing the nation for a normalization of U.S. monetary policy, possible rate hikes by developed nations and a drop in commodity prices.
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Death toll from Guinea opposition march rises to four
CONAKRY - The official death toll from Thursday's clashes between Guinean opposition protesters and police and government supporters rose to four on Friday, meaning at least 22 people have now been killed in unrest since March.
S.African labour union threatens strike at Volkswagen plant
JOHANNESBURG, May 24 - South Africa's main auto union on Friday threatened to "halt production" at a Volkswagen factory in the country to protest against the dismissal of it its members.
French special forces took part in Niger operation: government
PARIS - French special forces took part in an operation at an army base in Niger on Friday to flush out Islamist militants suspected of involvement in an attack the previous day, Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said.
French special forces took part in Niger operation: government
PARIS - French special forces took part in an operation at an army base in Niger on Friday to flush out Islamist militants suspected of involvement in an attack the previous day, Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said.
Africa backs Kenya call for Hague court to drop Kenyatta case
ADDIS ABABA - African nations have backed a request by Kenya for charges of crimes against humanity by its president to be referred back to the east African country, African Union documents show.
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What's next for South Sudan?
Reuters is chronicling the first year in the life of South Sudan - and assessing the odds of whether it will flourish or fail. Live Coverage | Slideshow
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