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December 23, 2013

Lifeline oil fields under rebel threat in South Sudan
Juba (AFP) Dec 22, 2013
Rebel forces in South Sudan threaten the crucial oil fields key to the economy, experts warn, risking possible military intervention by old enemies Sudan should production not be protected. On Saturday, a key army commander in control of Unity state - one of the most important petroleum regions - defected to join the rebel forces of Riek Machar, the fugitive former vice president. Army spokesman Philip Aguer insists that troops loyal to President Salva Kiir remain in control of Unity state - ... read more

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				Venezuela to raise domestic gas prices? Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro signaled he wants to raise gasoline prices, which are considered among the cheapest in the world at about 5 cents a gallon. ... more		Intelligence chief killed in Libya's Benghazi The head of military intelligence in the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi was shot dead on Friday during a visit to his family in nearby Derna, a security official said. ... more

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