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A renegade Congolese soldier stands at an outpost in Eastern Congo deserted town of Kanyabayonga December 16, 2004 which is deserted due to clashes in the area. The Democratic Republic of Congo has replaced its army commander in the eastern province of North Kivu, the scene of days of fighting between government reinforcements and rebel units, authorities said.
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Humanitarian truce extended in Congo

A humanitarian truce in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo between government troops and M23 rebels backed by neighboring Rwanda was extended by 15 days, to Aug. 3, but fighting in the area continues, and the prospect of a wider conflict looms.

Chinese President Xi Jinping surrounded by other members of the Chinese government at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China March 5, 2023.
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Hard Numbers: Xi’s tea party, Hamburg church shooting, deadly DRC attack, Russians favoring China, blight of the living dead

President Xi may have a (literal) thirst for power.

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A general view shows the damage at the site of the Aug. 2020 blast in Beirut's port area. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir
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What We’re Watching: Lebanon’s lackluster port probe resumes, Kanye’s troubles Down Under, Rwanda-DRC tensions

Elusive justice for Lebanese port blast victims; Ye wants to “Meet the Parents” in Oz, DRC-Rwanda on the brink

A “combustible situation” in the eastern DRC

A “combustible situation” in the eastern DRC

Protesters want the UN out of the region for failing to protect civilians.