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South Africa to quit International Criminal Court

Government to submit a bill to exit the ICC, amid growing concerns that Hague-based court tries mostly African leaders.

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Week in Pictures: From Mosul push to freed Chibok girls

A photo round-up of some of last week's key events, including the battle for Mosul and the release of girls in Nigeria.

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Meet Papito, the 'Daddy' of hairdressing in Havana

We speak to Papito of Havana's "Hairdressers' Alley", a cultural project that has nurtured a street of entrepreneurs.

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Ex-Thai PM Yingluck to fight $1bn fine over rice scheme

Yingluck Shinawatra says she will fight order demanding nearly $1bn in compensation for a failed rice subsidy policy.

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Cinema in Yemen: 'Nothing is impossible'

In a historic Oscars entry, movie by Yemeni director Khadija al-Salami will vie for best foreign language film award.

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Lebanese oligarchy preserves its interests once again

The move reinforces Hezbollah's supremacy as kingmaker in Lebanon.

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