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I stepped on a bomb in Afghanistan. Blind running saved my life
Wali Noori was working as an interpreter for the British Army in Afghanistan in 2009 when he stepped on an explosive device. The blast…
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‘We are the Church’: Kenyan tax protesters take on Christian leaders
In Kenya, the youth protests against planned tax increases have served as a wake-up call for the Church. They’ve shaken up a powerful…
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Erdoğan says Turkey nearing completion of Iraq, Syria offensives
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Saturday said Ankara is close to realizing its goals in its ongoing military operations against…
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Rock Island High School seeks foster families for German exchange students
Since 2004, Rock Island High School has had a student exchange program with St. Meinrad School in Rottenburg am Neckar, a town with a…
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Hamas-run health ministry says 71 killed in Israeli strike targeting military chief
The Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza says at least 71 Palestinians have been killed in an Israeli air strike on a designated humanitarian…
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Israeli media say Hamas military leader believed killed in airstrike
The leader of Hamas' military wing is believed to be among the victims of an airstrike that the Hamas-run health authority in Gaza say…
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Missing Polish coal miner found alive more than two days after an earthquake
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A miner who went missing after an earthquake shook Poland's Rydultowy coal mine has been found alive more than two…
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Floods, hailstones cause havoc across Germany
Heavy rains caused havoc across Germany on Friday, with flooding reported in numerous regions. A major storm in the southern German state…
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Pakistani court overturns ex-PM Khan's conviction in marriage case
A local court in Pakistan on Saturday acquitted former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife of charges related to violations of Muslim…
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Canadiens Are Tying the Knot in Droves This Summer
Wondering what your Montreal Canadiens players are up to this Summer? Well, there's been a lot of traveling and plenty of weddings. Last…
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Officials say 71 killed, hundreds injured in Gaza refugee camp strike
Palestinian medics reported that at least 71 people have been killed and hundreds injured in an Israeli airstrike on a refugee camp in…
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Purple Martins return to Nashville near Nissan Stadium
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – You might say that this story is for the birds! It’s a phenomenon that is seen every summer in Nashville. Purple…
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German frigate returns home after four-month UN mission off Lebanon
A German Navy frigate has returned home after completing a four-month United Nations mission in the eastern Mediterranean. The Brandenburg…
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South Korea plans to roll out 'Star Wars' laser weapon to melt North Korean drones for just $1.50 a hit
South Korea plans to deploy a low-cost laser weapon to shoot down North Korean drones. The weapon, called Block-I, will cost around just…
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Rescuers recover first body from 2 buses that were hit by landslide and fell into a river in Nepal
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Rescuers in Nepal recovered Saturday the first body after a landslide swept away two buses, pushing them into a…
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Teenager falls '30 to 40 feet' from amusement park ride, in critical condition
A 17-year-old girl is in critical condition after falling up to 40 feet from an amusement park ride in Canada Thursday, according to…
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Several students killed, over 100 trapped after a school collapse in northern Nigeria
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — A two-story school collapsed during morning classes Friday in north-central Nigeria, trapping about 120 students and…
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Children killed in Nigeria school collapse
Several children have died after a school building collapsed in Nigeria’s central Plateau state, local officials say. Saints Academy,…
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The gods must be angry: Mexico 'cancels' statue of Greek god Poseidon after dispute with local deity
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The gods must be angry — or just laughing at the hubris of humanity. Authorities in Mexico have slapped a “closure”…
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Number of prostitutes registered in Germany rises slightly
The number of registered prostitutes in Germany is on the rise but remains below the number working before the coronavirus pandemic,…
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Germany's Baerbock to visit Senegal, Ivory Coast for migration talks
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock is set to visit Senegal and the Ivory Coast next week for talks with leaders of West Africa's…
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North Korea executed 30 teenagers for watching South Korean dramas: reports
North Korea executed 30 middle schoolers for watching South Korean dramas, according to reports. The shows were reportedly stored on USBs…
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Kenya's police chief resigns after deadly anti-tax protests
Kenya's police chief Japhet Koome has resigned, following weeks of violent protests against proposed tax hikes in which more than 40…
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American tourist dies after sudden illness during excursion on Sicily's Mount Etna, rescuers say
ROME (AP) — A 55-year-old American tourist died after being taken ill during an excursion on the southern side of Mount Etna, in Sicily,…