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Conflict in Sudan's south lays bare deep scars
Conflict in Sudan's south lays bare deep scars
by  AFP

After his family was massacred and home torched, Sudanese farmer Ayoub Haroun sought refuge in a school alongside some of the tens of thousands fleeing recent bitter ethnic conflict. Haroun, living in a school and mourning his murdered family members, wants just to rebuild his life.

Taiwan says China drills deepened international solidarity
Taiwan says China drills deepened international solidarity
by  AFP

China's huge military drills around Taiwan have only made allies more determined to visit the island democracy and show solidarity, Taipei's foreign minister Joseph Wu said Friday. Wu said China's show of force had been counter-productive and "there will be more" visits to Taiwan by international dignitaries.

Traditional beauty pageant battles to keep pace in modern Ireland
Traditional beauty pageant battles to keep pace in modern Ireland
by  AFP

As the Rose of Tralee beauty pageant concluded this week, the contestants in colourful ball gowns and silk sashes swayed as they sang the 19th-century ballad that inspired the competition. Rose of Tralee also celebrates the bonds created by the competition in Irish communities.

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