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Nov 12 2008

Somali fighters seize port town

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Somalia's Shebab group has taken over the southern port of Marka, an important entry point for food aid.

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Nov 12 2008

Algeria lifts presidency term limit

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Opponents says that Bouteflika already has too much control over state organs [AFP]

Algerian politicians have agreed to end limits on the length of presidential terms, a move seen by opposition parties as paving the way for Abdelaziz Bouteflika to stay in office for the rest of his life.

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Nov 12 2008

Blast rocks Iraqi capital

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A police vehicle damaged in the attack in a Shia area of Baghdad [Reuters]

At least four people, including two police officers, have been killed in a car bomb attack in Baghdad, the Iraqi capital, police have said.

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Nov 11 2008

Congo army accused of excesses

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Nkunda has vowed to fight any foreign forces helping government troops [AFP]

The UN has accused government troops of widespread looting and human rights abuses against civilians in several towns in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Nov 11 2008

Bedouin 'seize Egyptian police'

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A group of Bedouin tribesmen say they have taken at least 10 Egyptian police officers, including the region's security chief, hostage.