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Xinhua world news summary at 1530 GMT, Jan. 31

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GABORONE -- Botswana's public advocate has cleared President Seretse Khama Ian Khama of any wrongdoing on alleged maladministration and abuse of office by opposition party -- Botswana Congress Party (BCP).

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GAZA -- Seven hospitals in the Gaza Strip were forced to suspend services because of the power shortage, the health authorities in the Palestinian enclave said Wednesday.

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MOSCOW -- Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan praised the results of the current round of Syrian political talks in the Russian resort town of Sochi during a phone conversation, the Kremlin's press service said in a statement Wednesday.

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DAR ES SALAAM -- Tanzanian President John Magufuli on Wednesday launched new electronic passports aimed at enhancing national security and controlling illegal immigrants.

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BRUSSELS -- The European Union (EU) has decided to earmark 45 million euros (56 million U.S dollars) in aid for Palestinians, the bloc's top diplomat said here Wednesday. Enditem

 

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