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Vanuata cyclone kills at least 8 people
Vanuata cyclone kills at least 8 people

At least eight people were confirmed dead in Vanuatu after a massive cyclone tore through the tiny South Pacific archipelago, and the death toll is likely to …

41 people dead in Tanzania road accident: Police

At least 41 people have died after a long haul truck rammed into a bus in the Iringa region of Tanzania, officials said Wednesday. It’s not clear how many …

[Newsmaker] Clinton breaks silence on email controversy
[Newsmaker] Clinton breaks silence on email controversy

NEW YORK ― Presumed 2016 presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton stormed back onto America’s political stage Tuesday, seeking to quell concerns she used …

Twitter opens new office in Hong Kong

HONG KONG (AFP) – It may be banned in mainland China, but Twitter has launched an office in Hong Kong to help Chinese businesses reach international markets. …

IS claims execution of Arab Israeli accused of spying: video

The Islamic State released a video Tuesday purporting to show a young boy executing an Arab Israeli who it claimed infiltrated the group in Syria to spy for …

Two reporters shot dead, third hurt in Guatemala

Gunmen shot dead two Guatemalan reporters and injured a third Tuesday in the city of Mazatenango, authorities and media union officials said. Witnesses said …

EU nations get deal on rules for investment fund

The European Union on Tuesday took a major step toward a 315 billion euros ($356 billion) investment plan to encourage the private sector to launch higher risk …

[Newsmaker] Apple Watch to include array of features
[Newsmaker] Apple Watch to include array of features

SAN FRANCISCO ― Apple launched an assault on the fledgling wearable tech market Monday, unveiling a high-end smartwatch that offers new ways to stay …

US urges Europe to contribute more peacekeepers

Washington’s UN envoy Samantha Power urged European countries on Monday to contribute more troops to UN peacekeeping missions, saying their experience in …

IS executes 20 opponents in northern Iraq: officials

KIRKUK, Iraq (AFP)–The Islamic State jihadist group executed 20 people who wanted to fight against them in the northern Iraqi province of Kirkuk, …

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