Africa OTR: At least six killed in Libya fuel tanker explosion, UN honors five peacekeepers killed
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1. Kounde 'Prepared to reach for very high goals' after joining Barcelona
The 23-year-old France international moved from Sevilla for a reported Euros 50 million (US$ 51.2 million) on a five-year contract with a buy-out clause of Euros 1 billion (US$ 1.02 billion).
2. At least six killed in Libya fuel tanker explosion
The precise causes of the blast were not clear. Sources said a fuel tanker exploded as it headed to resupply a petrol station in Sabha city, southern Libya
3. UN honors five peacekeepers killed in eastern DRC
UN representatives pay tribute to five peacekeepers - three Moroccans and two Indians - killed last week in the Democratic Republic of Congo
4. 1st ship carrying Ukrainian grain leaves the port of Odesa
The first ship carrying Ukrainian grain set out from the port of Odesa on Monday under a deal sealed by the United Nations and Turkey expected to release large stores of Ukrainian crops to foreign markets and ease a growing food crisis.
5. Protests as more than 80 rape suspects appear at Jo'burg court
News of the rapes and robbery has angered community and women's organisations in the area, who have complained that such incidents are rife around Krugersdorp.
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