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March 03, 2013

Iraq finance minister announces resignation at demo
Ramadi, Iraq (AFP) March 1, 2013
Iraqi Finance Minister Rafa al-Essawi announced his resignation on Friday at an anti-government protest, ramping up a conflict between his secular Sunni-backed Iraqiya bloc and the Shiite premier. State television quoted Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki's office as saying the resignation of Essawi, a leading Sunni and Iraqiya member, would not be accepted until an investigation into "his financial and administrative violations" was complete. "I announce, in response to you now, that I present my re ... read more

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Pistorius shooting puts spotlight on S.African gun violence

US warns of tensions on Sudan-S.Sudan border

Gabon bans large-calibre arms to stem elephant poaching

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S.Africa opposes total ban on rhino horn exports

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New wave of unrest imperils Mideast energy

Malian coup leader sworn in as head of army reform committee

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