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MAPUTO/BLANTYRE (Reuters) – More than 2,000 Mozambican families have sought refuge in Malawi this week, Malawian authorities said, as dozens of people were reported killed in spreading unrest over a disputed election in October. Some businesses including banks were closed in Mozambique’s capital Maputo on Friday and patrols were set up in some areas following …

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PRETORIA (Reuters) -Pakistan fought back to restrict South Africa to 82 for three wickets at the close of the opening day of the first test after being bowled out for 211 at Centurion on Thursday. Wickets for Khurram Shahzad and Mohammad Abbas saw Pakistan break through the top of the batting order to leave their …

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By Custodio Cossa, Manuel Mucari MAPUTO (Reuters) -A prison riot in Mozambique’s capital Maputo left 33 people dead and 15 injured, the country’s police general commander Bernardino Rafael said on Wednesday, as civil unrest linked to October’s disputed election continues. A decision on Monday by Mozambique’s top court confirming long-ruling party Frelimo’s victory in the …

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By Custodio Cossa MAPUTO (Reuters) -At least 21 people have been killed in unrest after Mozambique’s top court on Monday confirmed long-ruling party Frelimo’s victory in the election, the country’s interior minister said late on Tuesday. The decision by Mozambique’s Constitutional Council sparked fresh nationwide protests by opposition groups and their supporters who say the …

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By Ahmed Eljechtimi RABAT (Reuters) – Morocco aims to grant women more rights over child custody and guardianship as well as a veto over polygamous marriage, in the first review of its family code in 20 years, the justice and Islamic affairs ministers said on Tuesday. Women’s rights campaigners have been pushing for a revision …

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By Andrew Osborn and Gleb Stolyarov MOSCOW (Reuters) – A Russian cargo ship called Ursa Major sank in the Mediterranean Sea overnight after an explosion ripped through its engine room and two of its crew are still missing, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday. The vessel, built in 2009, was controlled by Oboronlogistika, a …

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