GENEVA – The International Red Cross says it has withdrawn its 14 foreign staffers from its office in Aden, Yemen, following an attack by unknown gunmen who held employees at gunpoint and made off with cash, cars and equipment. The Geneva-based International Committee of the Red Cross said Tuesday the …
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MOSCOW – Ukraine has reached a crucial deal with its international bondholders that will help prop up its government finances and keep the struggling country from defaulting on its debt. Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk announced Thursday that the value of Ukraine’s $19 billion sovereign debt will be cut by 20 …
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ATHENS, Greece – Greek authorities say a coast guard special unit raid has found a shipment of weapons on board a foreign-flagged cargo ship sailing near the southern island of Crete. The coast guard said Tuesday the ship is being taken to a port for a further search and investigation …
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BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – Argentina’s cabinet chief says his nation is willing to welcome more Syrian refugees fleeing their country’s civil war. Anibal Fernandez said Friday that the government eased the entrance of Syrians through a program begun last year. He said the refugees will be welcomed as part of …
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BANGKOK – Thailand’s royal palace says 87-year-old King Bhumibol Adulyadej is recovering from a high fever and chills but is still being treated for the bacterial infection that caused it. The announcement by the royal household, broadcast Monday on the nightly royal television news program, said doctors have been treating …
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LAHORE, Pakistan – A Pakistani paramilitary force says a delegation of border officers has left for New Delhi to take up the issue of cease-fire violations with Indian authorities. Wednesday’s statement from the paramilitary force says the 16-man team, led by an army major general, also has delegates from the …
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The Swedish military is investigating video footage that appears to show the wreckage of a Russian submarine off the country’s eastern coast. Sky News reports that video of the 66-foot vessel was shot by a private company, Ocean X Team. The company said on its website that it was unclear …
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Melo Trimble kept Maryland within striking distance with his slashing layups and ability to get to the foul line. When the game was on the line, it was time for Dez Wells to shine. The gritty guard scored all but two of his 14 points in …
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LANDOVER, Md. – Louis Van Gaal said Manchester United’s performance in Tuesday night’s scoreless draw against Inter Milan was better than each of his team’s previous preseason games. It was a revealing comment when it comes to the coach’s priorities. Darren Fletcher converted the decisive fifth penalty opportunity in Manchester …
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SAN ANTONIO – The Spurs beat the Heat. Miami couldn’t beat the heat. And there was the story of Game 1 of the NBA Finals. With LeBron James unable to play in the final 3:59 because of cramps, and on a night where an air conditioning failure inside San Antonio’s …
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