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US tells Burundi’s president his country risks boiling over
May 1, 2015
US tells Burundi’s president his country risks boiling over
A senior US diplomat told Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza on Thursday that the east African country risks boiling over if…
Baltimore officials ask for patience in probe of black man’s death
May 1, 2015
Baltimore officials ask for patience in probe of black man’s death
As protesters marched in several cities, Baltimore officials asked for patience on Thursday while prosecutors decide whether to charge six…
Nepal quake toll passes 6,200, $2 billion needed for reconstruction
May 1, 2015
Nepal quake toll passes 6,200, $2 billion needed for reconstruction
The death toll from Nepal's devastating earthquake rose steadily past 6,200 on Friday as fresh aftershocks and the stench of…
Kremlin: North Korean leader will not visit Moscow in May
April 30, 2015
Kremlin: North Korean leader will not visit Moscow in May
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will not attend events in Moscow next week commemorating the 70th anniversary of the…
Report: Some French soldiers in CAR abuse probe identified
April 30, 2015
Report: Some French soldiers in CAR abuse probe identified
French authorities have identified some of their troops accused of sexually abusing children in Central African Republic while there on…
Report: German police foil planned Islamist attack near Frankfurt
April 30, 2015
Report: German police foil planned Islamist attack near Frankfurt
Police in southern Germany have prevented a planned Islamist attack, a German newspaper reported on Thursday, adding that a married…
Philippines may seek clemency anew for drug convict in Indonesia
April 30, 2015
Philippines may seek clemency anew for drug convict in Indonesia
The Philippines may renew its appeal for clemency for a Filipina drug convict granted a temporary reprieve from a death…
About 160 more Boko Haram hostages rescued, says Nigerian army
April 30, 2015
About 160 more Boko Haram hostages rescued, says Nigerian army
Nigerian troops have rescued about 160 more hostages from Boko Haram's Sambisa Forest stronghold in northeast Nigeria, the country's army…
Greece to present reforms for legislation to lenders
April 29, 2015
Greece to present reforms for legislation to lenders
Euro zone officials will discuss Greece on Wednesday after Athens said it would present a list of reforms for legislation…
Tired of waiting for aid, angry Nepalis block roads
April 29, 2015
Tired of waiting for aid, angry Nepalis block roads
Nepali villagers blocked trucks carrying supplies for earthquake victims on Wednesday, demanding the government do more to help after last…