Seleka soldiers drive along a road in Bangui December 5, 2013.
Deadly Violence Erupts in CAR Capital -- Voice of America
Heavy fighting is reported in the capital of the Central African Republic, as the U.N. prepares to authorize deployment of more troops to the troubled country.
The initial accounts from Bangui said at least several people were killed Thursday in clashes in three parts of the city, including the Boy Rabe neighborhood.
Interim CAR president Michel Djotodia's spokesman accused supporters of former president Francois Bozize of launching attacks.
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MIDDLE EAST
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Iraq police storm mall, kill gunmen after standoff.
Iran official: Sanctions ‘utterly failed’ to stop nuclear program.
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Rep. Hunter: US should use tactical nukes on Iran if strikes become necessary.
Israelis back Netanyahu's belligerence on Iran.
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ASIA
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China, Japan, South Korea ink atomic crisis-response plan.
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North Korea's Kim Jong-un makes strides in reshuffling power structure.
Japan approves $182 billion economic package, doubts remain.
Taiwan seeking release of two spies detained in China.
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Indonesia and Australia to set up hotline to contain phone-tapping fallout.
AFRICA
C. Africa PM pleads for 'immediate' French intervention.
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Sorting out Mali isn't our job, France says.
Anarchy at door, West starts to rebuild Libyan army.
Egypt police brutality 'unchecked'.
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EUROPE
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Ukraine gets $8bn lifeline from China.
Russian force trains to counter militants from Syria: Chechen leader.
French unemployment rises to 16-year high as Hollande seeks fix.
Poland now taking heat for CIA torture.
Pope sets up child abuse committee.
Hurricane Xaver batters Scotland as Germany braces for storm.
AMERICAS
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US Budget deal takes shape as deadlines loom.
'Major ice storm' threatens to thrash U.S. South and Midwest, sending temps plunging.
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U.S. seeks to better understand Syria Islamists.
Bagram inmate's tearful return to Pakistan fails to end legal limbo.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
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