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'Little by little': Ukraine grinds away on the northeastern front
'Little by little': Ukraine grinds away on the northeastern front
by  AFP

The motivation to keep fighting the Russians is simple for Viking, a Ukrainian soldier near the northeastern frontlines as cold weather and artillery onslaughts bogs down both sides. But despite the heavy losses incurred by the Ukrainian military over nine months of fighting since the Russian invasion in February, Viking and others in his tank platoon remain confident they will win the war.

Kenya Sevens appeal for donors to cover unpaid salaries
Kenya Sevens appeal for donors to cover unpaid salaries
by  AFP

Kenya's Rugby Sevens launched a public appeal for donations on Sunday, claiming the team has not been paid in months and players badly needed money ahead of several international matches. Kenya head coach Damian McGrath spoke of his team's financial woes in October ahead of their departure for the Hong Kong Sevens where they lost every match.

Ceasefire holding in eastern DR Congo, residents say
Ceasefire holding in eastern DR Congo, residents say
by  AFP

The frontlines between government troops and M23 rebels remained calm in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday for a second day running, local residents told AFP, after a ceasefire came into force. Clashes had continued right up to the ceasefire deadline north of the provincial capital Goma, but on Sunday both sides were holding their positions, locals told AFP by telephone.

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