In news from Africa, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has announced a new round of peace talks will begin next month between the Sudanese government and rebel groups from Darfur.

Ban Ki-moon: “Mr. Konare and I have decided that the negotiations should begin in Libya on Saturday, October 27, under the lead of the AU-U.N. special envoys, who will continue to work in close coordination with the countries of the region. I urge and expect all parties to declare their serious commitment to cease all hostilities immediately.”