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- Clashes between ethnic groups leave at least 30 dead in Nigeria
A funeral march in the small town of Wukari, Nigeria turned into a violent clash between Hausa and Fulani settlers, who tend to be Muslim, and Jukun, who are mostly Christian. At least 30 were killed, and many houses burned.
Thousands of Sunnis flee Syrian coastal region after mass killingsBritish human rights activists say about 4,000 people have fled the predominantly Sunni Mediterranean city of Banias. At least 62 people, including children were killed Friday by pro-government gunmen and troops.
- Veteran US diplomat appointed new special envoy to Afghanistan, Pakistan
Secretary of State John Kerry has appointed James Dobbins as the new special envoy to Afghanistan and Pakistan. Dobbins will face challenges negotiating with the Taliban, and on questions of US drone strikes.
Obama blames drugs for part of US-Mexico problemsObama blames drugs for undermining US-Mexico ties. President Barack Obama argued deepening economic ties in Latin America would help the US control illegal immigration, and Latin American countries control drug and gang violence.
US, Israeli officials confirm, Israel launched air strike in SyriaA US official confirmed the Israeli army targeted a building in Syria in an attempt to stop a shipment of Syrian missiles to Hezbollah forces in Lebanon. Israel is invested in keeping Syrian weapons out of the hands of Hezbollah, an ally of Iran.
Rescuers confront gruesome scene, death toll rises in Bangladesh factory collapseWith temperatures in the 90s, rescue crews working on the Bangladesh factory collapse are dealing with an increasingly gruesome scene. The official death toll is now 547, and is expected to climb.
- 5 US soldiers killed by bomb in southern Afghanistan
During one of the bloodiest weeks for NATO forces this year in Afghanistan, five US soldiers were killed Saturday when an explosive device struck their vehicle in the Kandahar province.
Karzai calls on Taliban to fight Afghanistan's enemiesFollowing Wednesday's clash on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border in which one Afghani was killed, and two Pakistanis were wounded, Afghan President Hamid Karzai called on Taliban forces to fight Afghanistan's enemies, 'instead of destroying their own country.'
Somali pirates have not mounted a successful hijacking for nearly a yearSomali pirates: US diplomat Donna Leigh Hopkins credits the combined efforts of international naval forces and stepped-up security on ships including the use of armed guards.
Bangladesh building collapse toll rises to 450More bodies were found overnight in the collapsed garment factory in Bangladesh, raising the toll to 450. The official number of missing was still at 149, though unofficial estimates are higher.
North Korea missile threat? North Korea 'closer' to nuclear threat, says PentagonNorth Korea missile threat: Intelligence agencies disagree on how great a missile threat North Korea poses, despite North Korea's recent threats against South Korea, Japan, and the US.
Ex-Pope Benedict returns to Vatican, welcomed by his successor FrancisBenedict XVI moved back to the Vatican on Thursday to live out retirement as neighbors with ruling Pope Francis for the first time. 'He is happy to be back at the Vatican ... where he intends to dedicate himself to the service of the Church, above all with prayer,' a Vatican statement said.
- William Roache, 'Coronation Street' actor, charged over rape claims
William Roache was arrested at his home earlier Wednesday for the offenses, which allegedly took place in Haslingden, a town north of Manchester, between April and July of 1967.
North Korea: American sentenced to hard laborAfter being detained for six months, American Kenneth Bae (also known as Pae Jun Ho), a tour operator, was sentenced for plotting to overthrow the North Korean government. Details of his crimes have not been released.
Irish bill aims to enable life-saving abortionsIrish lawmakers presented guidelines describing when life-saving terminations could be allowed. Opponents of the bill worried it would become a platform for further expanding abortion rights in Ireland.
- Venezuela: Fistfight in Congress takes post-election tension to new level
Venezuela fistfight: Violence broke out Tuesday night when Venezuela's opposition assembly members denounced a ruling that strips them of most legislative powers until they recognize Maduro's presidential victory.
Usain Bolt out of the running in JamaicaUsain Bolt out: Olympic gold medal winner, Usain Bolt, has pulled out of Saturday's Jamaica International Invitational meet. Bolt has a minor injury.
Beatles record broken: UK superstar eyes US marketBeatles record broken: Scottish singer-songwriter Emeli Sandé is considering following the Beatles across the pond, having broken their record for the most consecutive weeks in the UK's Top 10. Her hit 'Next to Me" is already climbing US charts.
- 14-year-old forced to get pregnant: surrogate for her mom
An American woman living in Britain forced her 14-year-old daughter to get pregnant with donor sperm. She forced the girl to get pregnant 7 times; most led to miscarriages, but a baby was born when the girl was 17.
Prague building explosion injures up to 40 peopleA police spokesman said the cause of the blast is more than likely a natural gas leak.
