The new passport design has sparked a sexism row by featuring seven men and just two women. The design, which…
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Despite hefty fine, Nigeria renews telecoms giant MTN’s license, securing its largest market
JOHANNESBURG – Nigerian authorities are renewing the license of the MTN telecommunications group as the company faces a multibillion-dollar fine…
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LONDON – Christie’s is set to sell personal possessions of the late British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, including papers, mementos,…
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Women less aware of heart attack risks, treatments
According to two new studies, young women may be less aware than men about the warning signs of heart disease…
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The Latest: Kabul official says Afghanistan will accept asylum-seekers deported by Germany
LESBOS, Greece – The latest as hundreds of thousands of people seeking safety flood into Europe in search of a…
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Troops drive Boko Haram extremists out of abandoned school in Nigeria, most schools shut
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – The army says Nigerian troops have driven Boko Haram extremists out of an abandoned northeastern primary school…
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Australia dumps titles knights and dames from honors awards _ again
CANBERRA, Australia – Australia is dumping the titles “knights” and “dames” — again. The government had scratched the honorary titles,…
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Bangladesh police probe role of local radical group in latest attacks on secular thinkers
DHAKA, Bangladesh – Police in Bangladesh say they’re investigating the possibility that a local radical Islamic group was behind two…
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