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UN troops in Goma
UN agrees DR Congo troop increase
The UN Security Council votes to send 3,000 more troops to DR Congo following renewed fighting in the east of the country.
Impossible task for UN
Rebels rewrite Congo's history
Q&A: DR Congo conflict

US government computer US warned of China 'cyber-spying'
China has increased computer espionage attacks on US government and business interests, Congress is warned.

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International Space Station marks its tenth anniversary
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MIDDLE EAST
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