Reuters: South Africa's ANC gives Zuma 48 hours to quit, SABC says
South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) gave President Jacob Zuma 48 hours to resign as head of state on Monday after an eight-hour meeting of the party’s top leadership, the SABC state broadcaster said.
Party leader Cyril Ramaphosa’s motorcade left a marathon ANC National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting at 1030 pm (2030 GMT) for Zuma’s residence near the Union Buildings in Pretoria to deliver the message in person, the SABC said, citing sources.
His motorcade returned an hour later to the venue of the ANC meeting debating Zuma’s fate.
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MIDDLE EAST
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Syrian militia says large number of IS foreign fighters held.
Turkey assails US over ties with Syrian Kurdish militia.
Trump warns Israel that settlements 'complicate' peace hopes. Trump: Jerusalem is off negotiation table.
US' Mattis says some PYD/PKK shifting to Afrin.
Turkey warns US to make or break strained ties.
Turkey pledges to change terror law to win EU visas.
Turkey probes pro-Kurdish party chief for 'terror' propaganda.
Kavous Seyed-Emami: Iran environmentalist's death was suicide, Iran says.
Israeli military court to try Palestinian teen protest icon.
A night at the Ritz: Riyadh '5-star prison' back in business.
ASIA
North Korea leader says important to shore up dialogue with South: KCNA.
‘I feel trapped’: Violence fuels fear among Myanmar Muslims.
Trump and Modi speak as India weighs sending troops to Maldives.
South Korea: Cautious optimism after North's visit.
North Korean media shows optimism for inter-Korean ties.
Pence raises prospect of talks with North Korea alongside 'intensified' pressure. Pence: U.S. ready for talks with North Korea.
Don't be 'blinded' by N. Korea charm offensive: Japan.
Indian soldiers killed in Kashmir gun battle.
Boris Johnson 'doubts Aung San Suu Kyi grasps Rohingya suffering'.
Cyclone Gita: Island-wide blackout as powerful storm heads for Tonga's main island.
Cambodia deports Westerners charged with 'dirty dancing'.
AFRICA
ANC committee deliberates on South African leader’s fate.
US and Egypt pledge allegiance in IS fight raging in Sinai.
IS calls on fighters to disrupt Egypt’s vote with attacks.
Egypt anti-jihadist sweep kills 28 militants. Egypt kills 16 fighters in Sinai military operation. Egypt kills 12 more suspected fighters in Sinai.
Renewed DR Congo ethnic violence sends thousands fleeing.
South African military investigates Congo torture reports.
Ethiopia army accused of deadly attack on IDP camp in Oromia.
ANC leaders expected to ask President Jacob Zuma to resign.
More than 1,000 Boko Haram suspects go on trial. Mass trials of Boko Haram suspects to resume in Nigeria.
Former Liberian President Sirleaf wins Mo Ibrahim Prize.
EUROPE
Putin meets Palestinian leader, conveys greetings from Trump.
Serbian president visits Croatia amid tensions, protests.
Russia Saratov crash: Investigators comb crash site near Moscow. Investigators hunt for clues to deadly Russian jet crash.
British, Irish PMs to visit Northern Ireland, urging end to political crisis.
EU urges restraint in latest Syria escalation.
Ukraine deports opposition leader Saakashvili to Poland.
Ex-Georgian leader Saakashvili 'kidnapped' in Kiev: his Facebook page.
Standoff on high seas: Turkish warships block Cypriot offshore drilling.
Germany: Merkel calls for younger ministers in new government. Germany's Angela Merkel says she's still in control, despite coalition concessions to SPD.
Millions flock to Carnival street parades across Germany.
German court rules Facebook use of personal data illegal.
AMERICAS
Top Justice Department official Brand quit partly over fear she might be asked to oversee Russia probe.
Congress takes on immigration issue amid election pressures. Trump budget plan to seek funds for border wall, infrastructure, opioid treatment.
Trump’s $4 trillion budget helps move deficit sharply higher.
West Virginia calls in National Guard to tackle opioid crisis.
150 retired generals ask US Congress not to cut diplomatic spending.
Colombia and Brazil tighten Venezuela border control.
Venezuela: 18 dead in clash with military at illegal mine.
Oxfam Haiti sex claims: Charity to meet government.
Rio kicks off Carnival parade with anti-establishment tone.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
US wants foreign fighters in Syria to face justice at home.
ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi injured in airstrike last May, sources say.
US terror designations expose 3 international facilitators for Islamic State.
Pakistani Taliban leader killed in US drone strike. Pakistani Taliban deputy Khalid Mehsud 'killed in drone attack'.
Future of captured foreign fighters in Syria unclear.
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ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Stocks power higher after a dreadful week; Dow jumps 410.
Harvey Weinstein: New York state sues Weinstein Company.
Less-cool Facebook losing youth at fast pace: survey.
Barclays Bank charged over Qatar loans.
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