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09/12/2017 GMT

UN Peacekeepers Killed in Democratic Republic of Congo

BBC World Service - Weekend, UN Peacekeepers Killed in Democratic Republic of Congo

At least 14 UN peacekeepers killed by suspected Islamist militants in DR Congo

At least 14 UN peacekeepers killed in DR Congo; the young Taiwanese workers choosing farming over urban trades; British children's author Jacqueline Wilson celebrated in song

UN peacekeepers and local soldiers killed and injured in Democratic Republic of Congo in latest attack on UN bases in the restive east of the country; why are some Taiwanese reversing the trend to leave farming?; renowned children's author Jacqueline Wilson whose work is being celebrated in a song - and a music video.


(Image: UN peacekeeper and Congolese soldier. Credit: Reuters)

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