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More than 3000 Malawian nationals deported in South Africa

More than 3000 Malawian nationals have been deported in South Africa after thousands protested earlier this year in Johannesburg and other parts of the country against illegal immigration that has fueled tensions between locals and foreign nationals.

Much of Europe on red alert as heatwave set to intensify

Much of Europe was preparing Monday for an already fierce heatwave to intensify even further in the coming days, with some countries taking special measures to mitigate its effects.

The stories behind the World Cup’s most eye-catching jerseys

World Cup jerseys are doing more than helping fans identify their teams. Across the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico, national kits are telling stories of history, culture, art and identity.

Confirmed Ebola cases rise to 1003, including 254 deaths, DRC says

The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has risen to 1003, including 254 deaths, authorities in the country said on Sunday.

US, Iranian negotiators enter 2nd day of talks after rough start

Negotiators from the U.S. and Iran were set to engage in a second day of talks Monday to solidify a permanent end to the war between the countries, after a first day of mediation began with a rocky start

World Cup: Iran plays 10-man Belgium to 0-0 draw

Team Melli's dream of advancing to a World Cup knockout round for the first time is still very much alive, thanks to an afternoon of brilliance from goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand in a 0-0 draw with Belgium on Sunday

Ethiopian Prime Minister’s party sweeps parliamentary vote

Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party (PP) won a landslide victory in legislative polls held June 1, the election commission said Sunday, giving it almost 90 percent of the seats

Tunisia becomes first African team to be eliminated from World Cup

The nine goals conceded in games against Sweden and Japan means it is impossible to advance to the next round.

Top UN official visits refugee inclusion project in Ethiopia

The UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Barham Salih, decribed the Makatet programme as an “important ambitious roadmap”.

Egypt, Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia FMs discuss regional security

The talks come amid regional efforts to support the implementation of a ceasefire deal signed earlier this week between the United States and Iran.