South Sudan rebels seize oil wells, mediators urge talks
SOUTHSUDAN-UNREST/ (UPDATE 1, TV, PICTURES):UPDATE 1-South Sudan rebels seize oil wells, mediators urge talks
South Sudan rebels seize oil wells as mediators seek talks
SOUTHSUDAN-UNREST/:South Sudan rebels seize oil wells as mediators seek talks
U.N. hopes for South Sudan reinforcements within 48 hours
Hilde Johnson, head of the U.N. mission in South Sudan, known as UNMISS, says some 50,000 civilians are seeking protection at U.N. bases across Africa's youngest country
South Sudan rebels capture some oil wells in Unity state -Minister
SOUTHSUDAN-UNREST/OIL (URGENT):South Sudan rebels capture some oil wells in Unity state -Minister
African mediators say hold candid talks with South Sudan's Kiir
SOUTHSUDAN-UNREST/TALKS (URGENT, PIX, TV):African mediators say hold candid talks with South Sudan's Kiir
Pope denounces discrimination, violence against Christians
POPE-CHRISTIANS (PIX, TV):Pope denounces discrimination, violence against Christians
Struggle for resources at root of C. Africa religious violence
More than 1,000 people were killed, according to Amnesty International, as mostly Muslim fighters from the Seleka rebel group that seized power in March retaliated against Christians
Ethiopia's Prime Minister Desalegn, South Sudan President Kiir and Kenya's President Kenyatta meet in capital Juba
(L-R) Ethiopia's Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn, South Sudan President Salva Kiir and Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta meet in the capital Juba December 26, 2013. Kiir called for an end to wanton killings and tribal-based atrocities on Wednesday, as government troops clashed with rebels loyal to his former deputy in an oil-producing region of the country. European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton is sending an envoy to the country, the European Commission said on Wednesday. A South Sudan government official said Desalegn and Kenyatta would arrive in Juba on Thursday morning to help mediate as well. REUTERS/Hakim George (SOUTH SUDAN - Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS)
South Sudan's President Salva Kiir meets with Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta in the capital Juba
South Sudan's President Salva Kiir meets with Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta in the capital Juba December 26, 2013. Kiir called for an end to wanton killings and tribal-based atrocities on Wednesday, as government troops clashed with rebels loyal to his former deputy in an oil-producing region of the country. European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton is sending an envoy to the country, the European Commission said on Wednesday. A South Sudan government official said Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn and Kenyatta would arrive in Juba on Thursday morning to help mediate as well. REUTERS/Hakim George (SOUTH SUDAN - Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS)
A South Sudan army soldier holds his weapon during a flight from the capital Juba to Bor town
A South Sudan army soldier sweats as he holds his weapon during a flight from the capital Juba to Bor town, 180 km (108 miles) northwest from capital, December 25, 2013. South Sudan President Salva Kiir said on Tuesday government troops have take control of the Jonglei state capital Bor, a key town which rebels loyal to former Vice President Riek Machar seized last week. Picture taken December 25, 2013. REUTERS/James Akena (SOUTH SUDAN - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST MILITARY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)