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10 killed in cargo plane crash in Ghana's capital
A Boeing 727 cargo plane attempting to land at the international airport in Ghana's capital crashed Saturday, slamming into a bus loaded with passengers on a nearby street, killing all 10 people inside the vehicle, emergency responders and airport officials said.The crash occurred in Accra near Kotoka International Airport, which sits near newly built high-rise buildings and hotels. Witnesses said

Fire official: At least 10 people killed in cargo plane crash near airport in Ghana's capital
Fire official: At least 10 people killed in cargo plane crash near airport in Ghana's capital.

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Witnesses: Cargo plane crashes at international airport in Ghana's capital; unknown injuries
Witnesses: Cargo plane crashes at international airport in Ghana's capital; unknown injuries.

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Timbuktu: In time of chaos, a hometown son returns

The first sign of change came as our convoy of food aid and medicine pulled up to the last northern town held by the Malian army. The atmosphere was tense as the heavily armed troops searched our

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Regional leaders want reforms before Zimbabwe poll
Regional leaders mediating in Zimbabwe said they want to see democratic and constitutional reforms before fresh elections can be held next year.

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Police fire tear gas in Nigeria university protest

Police fired tear gas Friday at several hundred students and unemployed youths in Nigeria's largest city protesting a presidential decision to rename one of the nation's top universities.

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