Nigeria's president is re-elected after delayed, bumpy vote

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ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria's president was declared the clear winner of a second term in Africa's largest democracy early Wednesday, after a campaign in which he urged voters to give...

WHO condemns violence against health workers in Iraq

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BAGHDAD–The World Health Organization (WHO) strongly condemned Tuesday violent attacks against health workers in Iraq, calling on the Iraqi authorities to ensure safety of health workers.  A statement...

Pompeo urges India, Pakistan to de-escalate tension

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WASHINGTON–U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Tuesday urged India and Pakistan to exercise restraint and keep from taking more actions that would escalate their current tension.  In...

Pakistan army says it shoots down 2 Indian fighter jets, arrests 1 pilot

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ISLAMABAD– Pakistan army said on Wednesday the Pakistan Air Force has shot down two Indian fighter jets inside Pakistani airspace and arrested one pilot of a destroyed jet, according to...

U.S. President Trump arrives in Vietnam

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HANOI–U.S. President Donald Trump arrived at the Noi Bai International Airport of Hanoi Tuesday evening for the second summit with Kim Jong Un, top leader of the Democratic People's Republic...

EU urges 'maximum restraint' from India, Pakistan after air strike

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BRUSSELSThe EU on Tuesday called on New Delhi and Islamabad to exercise "maximum restraint" after Indian warplanes attacked a militant camp in Pakistan, sending tensions soaring between the nuclear-armed arch-rivals. ...

Top pope aide Cardinal Pell convicted of child sex crimes

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MELBOURNE–Australian Cardinal George Pell, one of Pope Francis' closest advisors, has been found guilty of sexually assaulting two choirboys, becoming the most senior Catholic cleric ever convicted of child sex...

Kim arrives in Hanoi for nuclear summit with Trump

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HANOI– Kim Jong Un arrived in Hanoi Tuesday to ultra-tight security and enthusiastic crowds ahead of a second summit with Donald Trump, as the world looks for tangible progress over...

8 pro-gov't militias killed in friendly fire in E. Afghanistan

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GHAZNI, Afghanistan– At least eight pro-government local militiamen were killed and four others wounded following an airstrike in Afghanistan's eastern province of Ghazni Monday night, in an incident of friendly...

Iranian FM seemingly announces resignation via social media

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TEHRAN– Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif seemed to have announced his resignation unexpectedly on Monday through social media."Thanks for the great and brave Iranians and my colleagues, but I...

Cuba votes in referendum on new constitution

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HAVANA–Cubans voted in a referendum on a new constitution Sunday with the backdrop of mounting pressure from the United States and continued support for Venezuela's socialist regime.  Results...

Vietnam train station on lockdown ahead of Kim's expected arrival

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DONG DANG , Vietnam–The train station on the Vietnam-China border where Kim Jong Un is expected to arrive by rail was closed to the public and surrounded by armed guards...

21 killed in north China mine accident

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HOHHOT– A total of 21 people have been killed and 29 others injured after a vehicle lost control due to faulty brakes Saturday at a mining company in northern China's...

10 killed Bhadohi explosion

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Bhadohi ,Uttar Pradesh– At least 10 people died after an explosion at a carpet manufacturing unit in Uttar Pradeshâ's Bhadohi district on Saturday.  The owner of the house was apparently...

N. Korea's Kim to make official visit to Vietnam in 'coming days': state media

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HANOI–North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will soon make an official visit to Vietnam, state media reported Saturday, as Hanoi prepares to host Kim and US President Donald Trump for...