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US Trains African Soldiers Against Boko Haram
American soldiers are training soldiers in Niger to fight Boko Haram militants.The training began October 19 in Agadez, the largest city in central Niger.More training will follow
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Myanmar Corruption Plagues Highways, Jade Trade
Corruption continues to cut into the government treasury in Myanmar.The southeast Asian nation – also known as Burma – has endured six decades of civil war. Some Burmes
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International Tourists Drawn to Route 66
Shamrock, Texas is a small town 30 kilometers from the Oklahoma-Texas border. The nearest major international airport is some 140 kilometers away. Some might say it is “in th
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China Looks to Curb Tourism Kickbacks
China is looking to stop cheap vacation tours that force tourists into expensive shops.The tourists buy the tours at low cost, but then they are expected to make expensive purchase
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Rain Helps Ease Smoke from Indonesian Fires
Forest fires continue to burn in several parts of Indonesia.A brief rain storm helped break up smoke from some of the fires on Wednesday. The governor of Riau province said 90-minu
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US Orders Special Advisor Troops to Syria
President Barack Obama has approved sending 50 American “military advisors” to northern Syria.These forces will coordinate local ground forces. They will also help the
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Refugees Lead Alabama Shrimp Industry
Forty years ago, many Southeast Asians fled war in their home countries and chose to come to the United States. Some got on ships that sailed to U.S. territory. The refugees knew t
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Obama Calls for Closer Ties with Pakistan
President Barack Obama says he wants to "deepen" United States ties with Pakistan.He discussed the relationship during a White House meeting with Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Shar
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Cambodian Parliament Members Beaten
Two opposition party Cambodian lawmakers were seriously injured Monday after they were beaten by protestors outside the parliament building in Phnom Penh.The injured lawmakers are
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Guess Who Games More: Women or Men?
Women have claimed a majority in the electronic revolution.Separate studies show that women make up more than half of the world’s video game players. Females are more likely
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Clues Sought in Whale Watch Boat Sinking
It remains unclear what caused a whale-watch boat to sink last weekend, killing five Britons off the west coast of Canada.UK Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond confirmed all five who
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Press Freedom Under Threat in Turkey
A coalition of media rights groups says freedom of the press is under attack in Turkey.The coalition’s representatives recently completed a visit to the country. They studied
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New York Proposes to Fine Airbnb Illegal Home-Sharing
Airbnb, a global home-sharing company, faces a fight to stay in New York City.A proposed law would punish people for renting out their homes fewer than 30 days. Airbnb promises to
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More US Raids Possible on the Ground in Iraq
The U.S. says more raids could occur in northern Iraq like the one that rescued 70 hostages last week.“No target is beyond our reach,” said Secretary of Defense Ash Car
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Student-Built Motorbikes Hit the Road in Kenya
The number of buses, taxis and other vehicles on Kenya’s roads is growing every day.Now, the country’s first electric-powered motorbike is being made. The bike is desig
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Republicans Select Ryan as Speaker of the House
House Republicans nominated Paul Ryan on Wednesday to lead the House of Representatives.Ryan, a Republican from the state of Wisconsin, is expected to be elected to the post of Sp
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Chinese Model at UN Shows Shift in Ivory Politics
An ivory sculpture that was in the United Nations headquarters for 40 years is in a new home at the U.N. China mission in New York.It may not come back to U.N. headquarters. The sc
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Wife-sharing: An Idea to Help Bachelors in China
An economics professor in China has suggested that Chinese men share their wives with men who can’t find their own.This idea comes from Xie Zuoshi, a professor at the School
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US Sends Destroyer to Test China Sea Claim
A United States naval destroyer sailed on Tuesday within 22 kilometers of China’s man-made islands in the South China Sea.Some observers are describing the incident as the bi
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Japan Watches Russian Military Bases on Kurils
Russia has announced plans to build five military bases, including one on the Kuril Islands. The Soviet Union seized the islands from Japan at the end of World War II. The proposed
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Vietnamese Object to Political Families
Critics complain that children of Communist Party members in Vietnam have been elected to high-level positions in the government.The elections have started a fierce debate on socia
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WHO: Bacon, Hot Dogs Can Cause Cancer
Eating processed meat can cause cancer, World Health Organization experts said Monday.Processed meat is meat that has been preserved by curing, salting, smoking, drying or canning.
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Paul Ryan Ready to Take Charge of the House
If all goes as planned, Rep. Paul Ryan will be elected speaker this week.The Republican congressman from the state of Wisconsin would be the 62nd House speaker. The speaker is the
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Argentines Vote for Next President
On Sunday, Argentinians voted for their country’s next president.Many opinion surveys showed that ruling party candidate Daniel Scioli would be the clear winner. Mr. Scioli i
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Malawi President Says He Is Fighting Corruption
The leader of Malawi said this month that his administration is working to end corruption by ensuring accountability and preventing financial crimes.President Arthur Peter Mutharik
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