Sri Lanka waits for results of poll
Sri Lankans faced a tense wait Friday for the result of a bitterly contested election…
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International
Peru ex-leader jailed for embezzlement
A Peruvian court Thursday sentenced former president Alberto Fujimori, already in jail for a government-backed…
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Obama visits French embassy after Charlie Hebdo attack
US President Barack Obama visited the French embassy in Washington on Thursday to honor the…
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Mali Prime Minister Moussa Mara quits
Mali named a new prime minister on Thursday with Modibo Keita taking over after Moussa…
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US scales down troops in Europe to save money
The US military said Thursday it will close a major air base in Britain and…
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France deploys copters in hunt for Paris attackers
PARIS(AFP) Elite French security forces deployed helicopters in a night-time manhunt Thursday for the two…
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US schedules talks with Cuba on new ties
The United States and Cuba will meet on January 21-22 for their first talks on…
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Eiffel Tower goes dark to honour Paris attack victims
France's iconic Eiffel Tower was plunged into darkness late Thursday in a sombre tribute to…
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Indonesian divers struggle to reach AirAsia wreckage
Elite Indonesian military divers battled strong currents on Thursday in an effort to reach the…
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Brunei bans Christmas celebrations
Oil-rich Brunei has banned public celebrations of Christmas for fear of Muslims being led astray,…
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