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Exclusive - U.S. wants sanctions on Congo leaders, Europe not so sure | Reuters

KINSHASA/WASHINGTON Concerned over Congolese President Joseph Kabila's apparent attempts to cling to power, U.S. officials are pushing for sanctions against his inner circle but running into opposition from European powers wary of moving too quickly. Kabila is ineligible to stand in Democratic Republic of Congo's next election due in November, after serving two elected terms.

Russia appears to continue support for Assad, U.S. says | Reuters

WASHINGTON Russia appears to be continuing its support for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad with additional resources, the State Department said on Monday after two U.S. officials said Russia has positioned about a half dozen tanks at an airfield in Syria