Africa
Algerian jihadi mastermind claims Niger suicide attacks
NIAMEY - French special forces and Niger troops shot dead on Friday the last two Islamists involved in a twin attack on a military base and a French uranium mine in Niger, which was claimed by the mastermind of January's mass hostage-taking in Algeria.
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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.
Sasini's profits lifted by higher tea and coffee sales
NAIROBI, May 24 - Kenyan tea and coffee producer Sasini reported a 61 percent rise in its first-half pretax profit on Friday, which it said was mostly due to higher tea and coffee sales and better tea prices, although it cut its dividend.
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