Belgium shortens visas for Congo diplomats in response to crisis

The country's highest court has ruled that Kabila can remain in office until a new president is elected.     Kabila, who has ruled Africa's top copper producer since his father's assassination in 2001, is barred by the constitution from standing in the next presidential election.     The United States has already sanctioned three members of Kabila's inner circle for allegedly committing human rights abuses and blocking the democratic process. It has threatened furth