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Syrian opposition struggles to find unity as battle rages on

ISTANBUL - Syria's opposition resumed talks on Saturday aimed at closing their fractious ranks, as government forces launched a fierce onslaught on a rebel-held border town to try to gain the upper hand in the civil war. | Video

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Nigerian army says rescues hostages taken by Islamists

ABUJA - Nigeria's military has freed a number of women and children held hostage by Islamist sect Boko Haram, the army said on Saturday, after its offensive in the northeast of the country overran three of the insurgents' camps.

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Egypt court rejects religious slogans in election law

CAIRO - Egypt's highest court ruled on Saturday that parts of a revised election law setting out terms for a parliamentary vote were unconstitutional, casting fresh doubt over a poll that has already been delayed.

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New fighting in central Sudanese state

KHARTOUM - New fighting broke out between the Sudanese army and rebels in a central state where insurgents launched a major attack last month, both sides said on Saturday.

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Russian pro-, anti-gay activists arrested after defying ban

MOSCOW - Russian police detained around 30 pro- and anti-gay activists in central Moscow on Saturday, imposing the city's ban on gay rights demonstrations. | Video

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At least five killed as Guinea protests escalate

CONAKRY - At least five people were killed on Saturday when security forces in Guinea opened fire on protesters in opposition strongholds in the capital, medical sources and witnesses said.

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Activists of Hefajat-e Islam chase police officers during a clash in Narayanganj on May 6, 2013. REUTERS/Stringer

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