BEIRUT -- The Lebanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants said Saturday that the European Union (EU) will provide 15 million euros (16.4 million U.S. dollars) to help vulnerable Lebanese and displaced Syrians.

Out of the humanitarian aid, 3.5 million euros will be allocated for vulnerable Lebanese and 11.5 million for displaced Syrians, covering those displaced internally and those seeking asylum in Lebanon, as announced by the European Commission on Friday. (Lebanon-EU-Aid)

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KABUL -- Police have detained 15 drug smugglers and seized illegal drugs in Afghanistan's capital city of Kabul, said a statement of the counter-narcotics police department on Saturday.

The contraband included 2 kg of hashish, 55 grams of heroin and some materials used in manufacturing heroin, the statement said. (Afghanistan-Drugs)

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GABORONE -- Botswana has signed the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change to show commitment toward building a resistant health system.

Botswana is currently grappling with new health challenges brought about by the effects of climate change, which include the increase and prevalence of climate-related diseases and conditions, said Edwin Dikoloti, Botswana's minister of health and wellness, at the signing ceremony in Gaborone, the capital of Botswana, on Friday. (Botswana-UNFCCC-Health)

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ANTANANARIVO -- Madagascar's incumbent President Andry Rajoelina has won the presidential election by garnering more than 50 percent of the votes, according to preliminary results released Saturday by the country's Independent National Electoral Commission.(Madagascar-Presidential Election) Enditem

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