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JUBA, South Sudan – South Sudan’s parliament has passed a bill that relief organizations say could restrict their work as the country faces a worsening humanitarian crisis. The Non-Governmental Organization bill, passed unanimously on Tuesday, requires international aid agencies, civic organizations and volunteer groups to have 80 percent of their …

PRISTINA, Kosovo – Kosovo police say they have launched raids in several households across the country, including the families of ethnic Albanians involved in last week’s deadly clashes with police in neighbouring Macedonia. Police spokesman Baki Kelani confirmed several raids were underway Friday. The raids follow accusations from Macedonian leaders …

KIEV, Ukraine – A Ukrainian military spokesman says two Russian soldiers captured in the war-torn east of the country are on their way to the capital, Kiev. Ukrainian officials said Sunday two Russians were wounded and taken prisoner near the front line in the Luhansk region. Russia has vehemently denied …