MOGADISHU -- The Somali government on Thursday severed its diplomatic ties with Guinea, saying the west African nation has violated sovereignty and unity of Somalia.

Ahmed Isse Awad, Somalia's minister for foreign affairs and international cooperation, announced the drastic move after a cabinet meeting in Mogadishu. (Somalia-Guinea-Ties)

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MANILA -- A Filipino man died and seven others injured when a commuter van tumbled down a curve along a highway in Culianan, a village in Zamboanga City in the southern Philippines, local police said on Thursday.

Police said the van was traveling at high speed before the accident that happened early Thursday. Slippery road likely factor in the crash, police said, adding that it has been raining in the region for days. (Philippines-Car Crash)

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MOSCOW -- A fire in the battery compartment and its spread caused the deadly incident on a Russian deep-water apparatus on Monday, while the nuclear reactor on board was not affected, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said Thursday.

"The nuclear reactor on this vessel is completely isolated and deserted. The crew carried out all the necessary procedures to protect the installation, so it is fully operational," Shoigu told Russian President Vladimir Putin. (Russia-Submersible Fire)

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GHAZNI, Afghanistan -- At least 17 militants loyal to the Taliban were killed and five others wounded following a clearance operation in Qarabagh district of the eastern Ghazni province, an official said Thursday.

Afghan special force launched an anti-insurgent operation in Moshaki area of Qarabagh district on Wednesday to strengthen security of the Kabul-Kandahar highway passing through the restive Ghazni province, killing at least 17 militants and wounding five others, Aref Nuri, the provincial governor's spokesman said. (Afghanistan-Taliban-Killing) Enditem

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