ABC News Online: South African President Jacob Zuma told to step down from top job within 48 hours
South African President Jacob Zuma has been given 48 hours to resign, the state broadcaster says.
The country's ruling African National Congress (ANC) ordered Mr Zuma to step down after an eight-hour meeting of the party's top leadership.
Party leader Cyril Ramaphosa's motorcade left the marathon ANC National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting at 10:30pm for Mr Zuma's residence near the Union Buildings in Pretoria to deliver the message in person.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syria's Idlib IS-free after 'surrender': spokesman, monitor.
Tillerson says end of combat does not spell end of IS. Anti-IS coalition grapples with future of Syria.
Turkey targets critics of Operation Olive Branch.
Donors pledge more than $300m for post-ISIL Iraq.
Iraq aims to raise oil output to 7 mn barrels: minister.
Putin discusses Mideast with Trump, hosts Abbas.
Ahed Tamimi: Palestinian viral slap video teen goes on trial.
ASIA
North Korea praises South after delegates return from Olympic visit. Winter Olympics: Kim Jong-un calls for further reconciliation.
Japan says it won’t fall for North Korean ‘charm offensive’ amid detente with U.S. and South.
China will 'take action' if India sends troops to crisis-hit Maldives – state media.
S Korea: Choi Soon-sil jailed 20 years for corruption. Secret confidante of S. Korea's Park jailed for 20 years over scandal.
Philippines: Rodrigo Duterte orders soldiers to shoot female rebels 'in the vagina'.
US, Thailand slammed for military drills with Myanmar.
Cyclone Gita: Aid arrives in Tonga as the storm builds on it's way to Fiji. Tonga parliament building flattened by Cyclone Gita.
AFRICA
ANC decides to remove Zuma as South African president. Jacob Zuma defies order from South Africa's ANC to resign.
200,000 displaced by ethnic clashes in DR Congo: humanitarian source.
Fighting flares in South Sudan, complicating fresh peace talks.
Recruitment of child soldiers still rising in South Sudan.
Egypt to probe ex-army chief and aide over secret files.
Egypt's allies urged to denounce 'farcical' presidential election.
South Africa declares drought a 'national disaster'.
EUROPE
Turkish warships block drilling rig near Cyprus.
Arms shipment to Bosnian Serbs stokes EU fears.
Dutch minister admits to lying about 'Greater Russia' meeting with Vladimir Putin.
Greece rocked by claims drug giant bribed former leaders.
SPD set for new leader as main German parties look to promote youth.
Vatican agreement with China could 'deal blow' to Catholic church.
Ice on sensors 'caused Russia plane crash'.
AMERICAS
Trump releases federal budget with big increases for military, border security.
Trump prods Congress amid debate on immigration.
Desperate Venezuelans pouring into Brazil.
Venezuela fears ‘invasion’ after U.S. military chief visits Colombia.
Brazil apps track gunfire as Rio violence spikes.
Mexico cartel holds two special agents hostage.
Oxfam Haiti sex scandal a 'global problem' within aid industry, former UN worker says. Oxfam: Haiti's president condemns UK charity over scandal.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
US tells anti-ISIS coalition to 'keep eyes on prize'.
Stockholm truck attack suspect pleads guilty to terrorism at trial.
Iraqi tribesmen warn ISIL fighters' families.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Facebook broke German privacy laws, court rules.
US Lawmakers spar over how much to punish Chinese firms.
China-US trade standoff grows as Beijing introduces new measures on US chemical. US-China trade tensions increase as Beijing targets styrene imports.
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