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UN human rights office decries growing insecurity in Burundi after 9 civilians shot dead
GENEVA – The U.N. human rights office is expressing concerns about "rapidly worsening" security and respect for human…
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China cuts interest rates for sixth time in a year to spur slowing economy
BEIJING – China has cut interest rates for a sixth time in a year to spur slowing growth…
Ex-Commander, US Atlantic Fleet: No one could have handled 9/11 better than George W. Bush
On the morning of September 11, 2001, I took a call from Rudy Washington, the deputy mayor of…
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Babies’ gut bacteria may help scientists identify new treatments for C. diff
Some infants carry the diarrhea-causing bacteria Clostridium difficile in their guts without any symptoms, but the bacteria may…
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Toyota recalls 6.5 million vehicles worldwide for power window switch problem
TOKYO – Toyota Motor Corp. is recalling 6.5 million vehicles worldwide for a defective power window switch that…
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Florida baby gets second chance at life after doctors remove tumor
Abigail Jones’ parents have been preparing for their daughter’s death since she was 30 weeks old in the…
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Preliminary autopsy of Burkina Faso leader killed decades ago says he was shot about 10 times
OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso – A lawyer says a preliminary autopsy says a revolutionary leader killed in Burkina Faso…
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Divided Cyprus’ rival leaders to step up reunification talks as ‘serious work’ still ahead
NICOSIA, Cyprus – Cyprus' rival leaders say they will "significantly intensify" the pace of negotiations aimed at reunifying…
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Rights campaigner says son of detained rights lawyer missing in Myanmar after escaping China
BEIJING – A rights campaigner says the 16-year-old son of a rights lawyer detained in China has disappeared…
Elon Musk: Apple is a ‘Tesla graveyard’ that only hires the engineers he fires
Say what you will about Tesla CEO Elon Musk, the man is not one to pull any punches.…