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The United States is considering sending more troops to the Middle East as it grows increasingly concerned about Iran's activities in the region.
While a decision has not yet been made, the additional deployment could number three thousand to seven thousand troops, according to various media reports.
Here's Liling Tan with the details.
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US authorities have filed charges against two Russian nationals alleged to be running a global cyber-criminal gang known as Evil Corp.
Separately, the US Treasury Department, in collaboration with Britain's National Crime Agency, is freezing Evil Corp's assets.
Technology Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details.
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Ethiopia's new political coalition is seeking registration from the national electoral board of the country.
Its formation was the idea of Ethiopia Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed .
It comprises 8 parties from 8 regions of the country.
But since its formation in November , it is facing stiff opposition from other parties that have refused to join it .
They say it is illegitimate .
Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa:
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A Division of Nigeria's federal high court sitting in Lagos has sentenced a former governor and serving Senator, Orji Uzor Kalu to 12 years imprisonment.
He was convicted for over $200 million fraud perpetrated when he was governor of the South Eastern State of Abia between 1999 and 2007.
Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja
The UK's Brexit Party has lost four of its elected representatives, just a week before the country goes to the polls in a general election on 12th December.
The four Members of the European Parliament have quit the party to urge voters to instead back the Conservatives and support Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Brexit deal.
Benji Hyer reports from London.
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The two founders of one of the most influential companies in the world, Google, are stepping down. In a joint statement, Larry Page and Sergey Brin announced they would remain actively involved as board members, shareholders and co-founders... describing their new role as "proud parents" of the company.
Jillian Wolf reports.
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The United States is making plans to exchange ambassadors with Sudan for the first time in 23 years. This diplomatic milestone follows the ouster of longtime Sudanese leader Omar al-Bashir, removed from power by Sudan's military in April.
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details.
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