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Beggar arrested with $4,100 in his pocket

The police in Iran have made a startling discovery when they arrested a street beggar:

French MPs to debate recognition of Palestine

French lawmakers were to debate on Friday a motion urging the government to recognise Palestine…

Namibia elections: SWAPO hopes for easy victory

Namibia's ruling party has predicted an easy victory in Friday's presidential and legislative elections, billed…

Car jacker steals Hearse carrying body at funeral

An Australian family Friday spoke of their shock after a man jumped out of bushes…

Boko Haram: Regional counter force misses deadline

Nigeria and its neighbours vowed to have nearly 3,000 troops on the ground to combat…

Brazil appoints pro-market finance minister

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff named pro-market bank executive Joaquim Levy to be her new finance…

Boko Haram terror: Schools, hospitals shut in Niger Republic

Schools and health centres were closed in the east of Niger Republic out of fear…

Red Cross appeals for $1.66bn funding next year, highest ever

The world leading humanitarian organisation, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) appealed on…

#Ebola: Sierra Leone appeals for US help, with infections rising

Sierra Leone appealed to the United States on Wednesday to send military aid to help…

Fugitive UK paedophile arrested in Thailand

A Briton wanted by UK police for a string of paedophile offences has been arrested…