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Thousands march against Boko Haram in Niger

Thousands of people marched in Niger’s capital on Tuesday to protest at Boko Haram Islamists who have launched deadly raids in the country from their …

Japan household spending drops fastest in 8 years

Japanese household spending in 2014 declined at its fastest pace in eight years, official data showed Tuesday, underscoring the impact of the country’s …

Officials: At least 20 killed in Afghan suicide attack

Taliban suicide bombers dressed as police officers attacked a police station Tuesday in Afghanistan, killing at least 20 people in the latest assault targeting …

Indonesia postpones moving of drug convicts for execution

Indonesia says it has postponed the transfer of eight convicted drug smugglers, including seven foreigners, to a prison island for execution due to technical …

A street kid made good
A street kid made good

What he remembers most about his life in the streets was the freedom. For three years since he turned 5, Ricky Nieco spent most of his days roaming Manila’s …

Faces: The Farmers’ Odyssey
Faces: The Farmers’ Odyssey

There is something about a human face that is both captivating and mystifying. One’s countenance divulges the subtle intimations of the inner man, try as one …

Virtual lovers in demand, but some fail to impress

Liang Shu applied for a very special part-time job when she was a freshman ― being a virtual girlfriend, or paid online girlfriend, to total strangers. “I …

Boko Haram issues new threat against Niger, Chad

The Nigeria-based extremist group Boko Haram on Monday threatened neighboring countries Niger and Chad, warning the fighters were prepared to carry out suicide …

Minor tsunami hits N. Japan after 6.8 quake: USGS, agency

A minor tsunami hit the coast of northern Japan Tuesday morning after an advisory was issued following a 6.8-magnitude earthquake in northern Japan, the USGS …

Tens of thousands in Copenhagen vigil for shooting victims

Tens of thousands of Danes gathered for a torch-lit vigil in central Copenhagen Monday evening to commemorate the victims of two weekend shootings that have …

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