The Army of Democratic Republic of Congo has reentered Goma, two days after rebel forces withdrew from the city. The rebel, M23 movement pulled out of this strategic border town under an agreement brokered by regional powers after occupying it for nearly two weeks. Gabriel Gatehouse reports.
The soldiers were welcomed with cheers and singing outside their barracks, in other quarters they were met largely with indifferences as they took up positions around town. For the past 48 hours only UN peace keepers and a small contingent of Congolese police men have been tasked for trying to maintain law and order in this city of up to a million people. On Saturday, a group of armed men attacked the refugee camp in Goma's western edge, ripping and looting as they went, it wasn't clear exactly who the attackers were. Rebel forces camped out on the outskirts and threatened reenter the city if the Congolese government doesn't aim into negotiations.
A man in the Netherland has died a day after he was chased and beaten by teenage footballers taking part in a youth match, in which he officiated as the linesman. It's believed Richard Nieuwenhuizen suffered head injuries. Three players aged between 15 to 16 have been detained.
Scientists in London believed they've identified the gene which make some people more susceptible to binge drinking. The researchers from the King College say the gene appears to boost levels of the brain chemical dopamine, when alcohol is drunk. Dopamine governs feelings of pleasure and reward. The scientists say their discovery could help predict which people are at greatest risk of alcohol abuse.