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Crisis-hit Iraq makes latest bid to elect president
Crisis-hit Iraq makes latest bid to elect president
by  AFP

Lawmakers in crisis-hit Iraq meet Thursday for their fourth attempt this year to elect a state president and break a year-long gridlock marred by deadly violence that has deepened economic woes. Lawmakers in the past three failed attempts to elect a new head of state, in February and March, did not even reach the required two-thirds threshold -- 220 out of 329 -- for a quorum.

Sudan schools crisis threatens grim future for children
Sudan schools crisis threatens grim future for children
by  AFP

It's the start of a new school term in Sudan, yet nine-year-old Zahra Hussein stays home helping with household chores, forced to drop out as her family's money grows ever tighter. Sudanese girls are more likely to be married off early or taken out of school to do household chores, said Save the Children's Malik.

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