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Abduction halts aid to Kenyan refugee camp

UN suspends all non-lifesaving operations for refugees and MSF pulls out of most of Dadaab after aid workers kidnapped.

Last Modified: 14 Oct 2011 14:24 GMT

Africa

Aid workers abducted from Kenyan camp

Desperation in Dadaab 'tent city'

Abduction halts aid to Kenyan refugee camp

Gaddafi supporters clash with NTC in Tripoli

Obama sends US combat troops to Uganda

Italian PM survives confidence vote

Dozens arrested in anti-Wall Street protests

UN rights head warns of 'civil war' in Syria

International community urged to take immediate action as UN's estimated death toll since protests began exceeds 3,000.

Last Modified: 14 Oct 2011 17:25 GMT

Somalia's children dying in record numbers

In Mogadishu alone, fifteen children out of every 10,000 die each day as a result of famine and drought.

Last Modified: 14 Oct 2011 16:14 GMT

Tunisian police fire tear gas at protesters

Thousands marching in capital Tunis against a TV station for airing "blasphemous" movie are stopped by police tear gas.

Last Modified: 14 Oct 2011 21:21 GMT

British defence secretary Liam Fox resigns

Minister quits his job over allegations about his working relationship with friend and defence lobbyist Adam Werritty.

Last Modified: 14 Oct 2011 15:44 GMT

Hamas website lists prisoners to be freed

Al-Aqsa TV station's website publishes list of prisoners slated to be freed in exchange for Israel soldier Gilad Shalit.

Last Modified: 14 Oct 2011 17:24 GMT

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Greenpeace sails into new waters

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Mexico police 'ready' for Pan American Games

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Swank sorry for attending Chechen birthday

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Effect of more US sanctions on Iran queried

As US moves to act over alleged plot to kill Saudi envoy, analysts say previous sanctions have ultimately failed.
Deadly floods and landslides hit Guatemala

At least 13 people killed, with many people forced to flee their homes and stay in public shelters.
Tuvalu's drought woes continue

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Zimbabwe law targets foreign businesses

New legislation forces foreign companies to give a majority of shares to black Zimbabweans.
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