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Clashes at empty UN base in troubled DR Congo city
Clashes at empty UN base in troubled DR Congo city
Africa
by  AFP

Deadly clashes broke out on Tuesday between DR Congo troops and an armed group at an empty UN base in the country's troubled east, officials said. The UN peacekeeping force in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) had moved its troops out of the base following violent protests in late July.

Angolans hope for change on eve of tight vote race
Angolans hope for change on eve of tight vote race
Africa
by  AFP

Poverty, inflation and corruption are the words on voters' lips as Angola heads into elections on Wednesday that could be the most competitive in its history. - Stark contrasts - But in Viana, people jostle to castigate the poverty and corruption, grabbing the chance to speak out to visiting reporters.

US warns of Russian strikes on Ukraine government targets
US warns of Russian strikes on Ukraine government targets
World
by  AFP

Washington warned on Tuesday that Russia could attack Ukrainian government facilities in the coming days as Moscow said it would show "no mercy" over an assassination it has blamed on Ukraine. "The Department of State has information that Russia is stepping up efforts to launch strikes against Ukraine's civilian infrastructure and government facilities in the coming days," it said.

Lamborghini has already sold all its cars until 2024
Lamborghini has already sold all its cars until 2024
Business and Economy
by  AFP

Italian sports car maker Lamborghini has already pre-sold the entire production run to early 2024, its boss told AFP on Tuesday, with luxury goods seemingly unaffected by global economic uncertainty. In late July, the world's top luxury consumer goods group LVMH also reported a jump in sales and profits in the first half of the year despite the uncertain economic environment. ys-fec/hmn/rox/bp