More than 1.3 million people who fled the fighting in Sudan have headed home, the United Nations said Friday, pleading for greater international aid to help returnees rebuild shattered lives.

Hamas itself -- which is designated a terrorist group by the United States and the European Union -- praised the French initiative.

Troops of the 3 Division and Operation Safe Haven of the Nigerian Army have rescued a minor during military operations in the Riyom area of Plateau State.