ISLAMABAD – A police officer says armed clashes between supporters of two political parties have left 11 people dead and…
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Egypt committee says turnout in election runoffs in half of provinces was almost 22 percent
CAIRO – Egypt’s election authority says the turnout in election runoffs in half of the country’s provinces earlier this week…
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MOSCOW – Ukrainian news reports say a large fire in a military arsenal in an eastern town is setting off…
Read MoreRussia says a proposed UN resolution on Syrian barrel bombs could jeopardize Vienna talks
UNITED NATIONS – Russia said Wednesday it opposes a draft U.N. resolution on Syria’s use of barrel bombs which is…
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Fewer women know heart attack risks or get ideal treatments
Young women may be less aware than men of risk factors for cardiovascular disease and less likely to receive procedures…
Read MoreIran official rejects UN investigator’s report on Iran’s executions as ‘baseless accusations’
TEHRAN, Iran – A senior Iranian official is publicly dismissing the latest report by a U.N. investigator about a spike…
Read MoreRussian intelligence chief says Taliban, IS terrorists may invade Central Asia
MOSCOW – Russian intelligence has warned of an increased risk of Taliban or Islamic State fighters invading Central Asia. FSB…
Read MoreTaliban overrun remote Afghanistan district, official says
KABUL, Afghanistan – The Taliban have overrun a district in northern Afghanistan’s Takhar province, and intense battles were underway Wednesday…
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Japan rolls out tourist hotlines to overcome language barriers
When traveling abroad, the language barrier can be pretty hard to get break through. Now, Japanese towns are rolling out…
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