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South African bloggers roundly condemn attacks on foreigners in the country.

About 5,000 march in Sao Paulo, blaming the government for the country's worst air disaster.

Observations from a team of BBC reporters covering what should be DR Congo's first free presidential elections in 45 years.

Paul Danahar examines the problems facing British troops preparing to deploy in Afghanistan's Helmand province.

Here is the full text of Ken Clarke's speech to the Centre for Policy Studies on 15 September entitled The Governance of Britain in the 21st Century

More than 22,000 people have been arrested in the recent crackdown on Zimbabwe's shantytowns, police say.

The prime minister has announced that a general election will be held on 5 May. How will you decide who to vote for?

United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan outlines his vision for the UN in the 21st Century.

One of the world's greatest press barons, Lord Conrad Black, faces ruin and disgrace.

The death of former Ugandan President Idi Amin in his Saudi Arabian exile is the top story in the East African country's Sunday newspapers.

Ex-cabinet minister Clare Short says the UN has been "weak" in its response to atrocities in DR Congo.

The treason trial of opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai resumes amid mounting political and economic turmoil.

Differences are emerging between the US and Britain over the UN role in post-war Iraq, says the BBC's Barnaby Mason.

Oxfam warns of the difficulties aid agencies will face in tackling the humanitarian crisis following the start of the war in Iraq.

The victory of the Justice and Development Party in Sunday's parliamentary elections in Turkey dominates leader columns across Europe.

Israeli Foreign Minister Shimon Peres, in Cairo for talks with the president, says only a political solution will end Middle East violence.

As the African Union comes into being, newspapers on the continent express caution, hope and disillusionment.

Africa's media give a lukewarm reception the African development plan presneted by African leaders to the G8 summit in Canada.

A new commercial television station launches in Kenya to fireworks and fanfare promising to break the mould and be independent from President Moi's ruling party.

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