African Union brings Sudan, rebels together for peace talks

Former South African President Mbeki speaks during a meeting between Sudanese Defence Minister Hussein and his South Sudan counterpart Nyuon in Ethiopia's capital Addis AbabaBy Aaron Maasho ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) – The African Union on Wednesday brought together for the first time for peace talks Sudan and insurgents fighting government troops in two states bordering South Sudan, in a conflict that has affected almost a million people. Fighting broke out between the Sudanese army and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North, or SPLM-North, in the states of South Kordofan and Blue Nile around the time of South Sudan's secession from Khartoum in 2011. The violence has displaced or severely affected more than 900,000 people, according to the United Nations. …

Sugary drinks can raise diabetes risk by 22 percent -study

Soft drink cups sized at 32 ounces and 64 ounces are displayed at a news conference at City Hall in New YorkBy Kate Kelland LONDON (Reuters) – Drinking just one can of sugar-laced soda drink a day increases the risk of developing diabetes by more than a fifth, according to a large European study published on Wednesday. Using data from 350,000 people in eight European countries, researchers found that every extra 12 fluid ounce (340 ml) serving of sugar-sweetened drink raises the risk of diabetes by 22 percent compared with drinking just one can a month or less. …

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