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Christians gather at Jerusalem church for lighting of 'holy fire' |
JERUSALEM – Thousands of people gathered at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem’s Old City on Saturday for the lighting of the “holy fire,” an...
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CAIRO — An Egyptian lawyer and TV personality who declared days ago that he was running for president pulled out of the race Saturday, and state... BEIJING — Authorities using a robotic submarine to look for wreckage of Malaysia Airlines flight 370 said Saturday they expect to complete the... SEOUL — The official death toll in South Korea’s ferry disaster rose to 33 Saturday and, in a sign that hope had run out for finding... BEIJING— On the first Sunday of March, China awoke to sickening news: Black-clad attackers with knives had hacked through crowds at the train... |
It's estimated that at least a quarter of Afghan children work, despite labor laws that forbid it. Some, like Sami, support their entire family. |
Under intense pressure, some students cheat in covert or bold ways to score well on all-important nationwide exams. |
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In Syria's capital, residents recall a sectarian tolerance gone by
DAMASCUS, Syria — The thud of mortar shelling alternated with tolling church bells Friday as the Christians of this capital's ancient Bab...
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160 miles of gridlock: Traffic fuels concern for Brazil's World Cup
RIO DE JANEIRO — Highways and bus transit ground to a halt in parts of Brazil early Friday, and flights were delayed as Brazilians launched on...
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In Afghanistan, childhood is often a full-time job
It's estimated that at least a quarter of Afghan children work, despite labor laws that forbid it. Some, like Sami, support their entire...
Captain, crew of South Korean ferry that sank arrested
ANSAN, South Korea — The captain and two crew members of a ferry that capsized off the southern coast of South Korea were detained...
Algeria's ailing President Abdelaziz Bouteflika wins reelection
Algeria’s ailing President Abdelaziz Bouteflika secured a fourth five-year tenure Friday after amassing nearly 82% of votes, according...
Christians gather in Jerusalem to celebrate Good Friday
JERUSALEM – Thousands of Christian pilgrims from all over the world filled the narrow streets of the Old City of Jerusalem on Good...
Britain's Labor Party hires ex-Obama aide Axelrod to help in election
LONDON – Setting up an intriguing election battle, Britain’s opposition Labor Party announced Friday that it had hired President...
South Korea ferry sinking: School official found hanged
ANSAN, South Korea -- The vice principal of the high school that is missing more than 250 students and teachers in the wake of a ferry...
South Korean ferry rescue efforts failing to find survivors
SEOUL — Divers struggled against strong currents and murky waters Friday morning in an effort to locate 271 people reported missing...
Mexico failing to protect journalists, advocates say
MEXICO CITY — A highly touted system to protect Mexican reporters working in one of the world's most dangerous countries for...
Syria presses offensive in Homs' Old City after talks break down
HOMS, Syria — The crackle of gunfire and the sound of shelling resounded in this central Syrian city Thursday as army troops pressed...
Ukraine talks yield an unexpected agreement
Diplomats from the East and West had an unexpected meeting of the minds Thursday and drafted a plan for tamping down hostilities in...
Ailing Algerian leader Abdelaziz Bouteflika expected to win reelection
ALGIERS — Amid heavy security, Algerians went to the polls Thursday in a presidential election that the 77-year-old incumbent,...
U.N. condemns attack on civilians at South Sudan peacekeepers base
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — At least 12 people were killed when an armed mob overran a United Nations peacekeeping camp in Bor, South...
Russia agrees to 'de-escalation' plan for Ukraine at Geneva talks
Russia staved off further Western sanctions over its support for separatist militants in eastern Ukraine by reaching an agreement with the...
South Korea's response to ferry sinking assailed; captain apologizes
SEOUL – Angry relatives of passengers aboard a sunken South Korean ferry criticized the government’s response Thursday as the...
Russia cites economic fallout from Crimea annexation
MOSCOW — Russia's economy has been hit hard by the turmoil in neighboring Ukraine, Kremlin officials said Wednesday, as pro-Russia...
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