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U.S. proposes U.N. arms embargo on South Sudan, sanctions 09:40 GMT

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The United States circulated on Thursday to the 15-member United Nations Security Council a draft resolution to impose an arms embargo on South Sudan and further targeted sanctions amid warnings by a senior U.N. official of possible genocide.  Full Article

 
Mozambique death toll rises to 73 after fuel truck explodes: government 06:39 GMT 

MAPUTO (Reuters) - At least 73 people were killed and scores injured in Mozambique on Thursday as they tried to siphon fuel from an overturned truck which exploded, the government said.  Full Article  

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Chelsea duo Conte and Hazard scoop Premier League monthly awards 12:16 GMT 

(Reuters) - Chelsea's Antonio Conte was named Premier League manager of the month on Friday after leading the club to four consecutive wins in October, while winger Eden Hazard picked up the player's prize for the first time.  Full Article  

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Race wide open as France ticks down to presidential primaries 11:55 GMT 

PARIS (Reuters) - The race to become the conservative candidate for the French presidency and likely favourite to win the presidential election itself next year looked tighter than it has for months on Friday with voting due to start in less than 48 hours.  Full Article  

 
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