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Cobalt and the Congo: a toxic but profitable mix

The Democratic Republic of Congo is capitalising on its dominant market position – at a long-term cost.

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Second phase of Brexit talks to begin in London this week

UK Brexit Secretary David Davis will host his European counterpart Michel Barnier in London today…

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Turkish president to meet Pope Francis in historic visit to the Vatican

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Pope Francis will meet in Rome today, the first visit…

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Armenia’s opposition to protest against soaring commodity prices

On January 19, the opposition Yelq bloc of Armenia’s Parliament held protests in Yerevan, as…

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Monday, February 5

OPPOSITION PROTESTS IN ARMENIA Armenian opposition rallies against soaring commodity prices On January 19, the…

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Social policies at the heart of Costa Rican elections

The first round of Costa Rica’s presidential elections will be held today, with same-sex marriage…

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Presidential election brings Cypriots closer to unification

  Today, incumbent President Nicos Anastasiades of the Democratic Rally party faces independent Stavros Malas…

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Sunday, February 4

CYPRUS PRESSURE Pro-unification candidates vie for the Cypriot presidency Today, incumbent President Nicos Anastasia of…

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Ecuadorians vote on presidential term limits

Ecuadorians go to the polls today to decide whether to institute a two-term limit on…

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Turkey’s largest opposition group moves for a change in leadership

Turkey’s opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) holds its general congress today, which will likely result…