200 die of cholera in Cameroon
An outbreak of cholera has killed more than 200 people in northern Cameroon over the past two months, the Health
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US and Europe hit Russia with toughest sanctions yet
The United States and Europe targeted Russia’s key financial, arms and energy sectors on Tuesday (July 29) with tough new sanctions
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Senate Nominee Argues Low Minimum Wage Is ‘Appropriate for Iowa’
Iowa Senate nominee Rep. Bruce Braley (D) released a new campaign ad on Tuesday highlighting his Republican opponent’s opposition to
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Report: US Surveillance Programs Threaten Press Freedom
U.S. surveillance programs are making it more difficult for government officials to speak to the press anonymously, two rights groups
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House Passes Bill To Overhaul US International Broadcasting
Cindy Saine (VOA) U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill that would overhaul U.S. international broadcasting, including
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Fighters overrun Libyan special forces base
“Benghazi base taken by coalition of armed groups, officials say, as infringement in shaky ceasefire reported in Tripoli.” Armed groups
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China’s ex-security chief faces investigation
“Zhou Yongkang, who retired from powerful Politburo standing committee in 2012, facing “serious disciplinary violation”. China’s former security chief is
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Israeli bombs kill 100 Gazans in single day
“Total death toll stands at 1,178, while Gaza’s only power station shuts down after being hit.” At least 100 Gazans
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Libyan military plane crashes in Benghazi
A Libyan fighter jet engaged in paramilitary attacks on Islamists in the restive eastern city of Benghazi crashed and exploded
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Dozens killed and injured in terror attack in China’s Xinjiang
Dozens of people were killed and injured in a “terrorist attack” in China’s far western Xinjiang region, home to the
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