Sudan: Peace talks on Darfur extended

African Union mediators said they had again extended the deadline for reaching agreement in the Darfur peace talks, giving negotiators a further 48 hours to strike a deal. The government of Sudan has accepted an 85-page draft settlement designed to end fighting that has killed tens of thousands. But three Darfur rebel factions refuse to sign, saying they are unhappy with the proposals on security, power and wealth-sharing.