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International News
Another big protest as Brazilians lament high cost of living, lack of good public services
SAO PAULO - Tens of thousands of Brazilians again flooded the streets of the country's biggest city to raise a collective cry against a longstanding lament — people are weighed down by high taxes and high prices but get low-quality public...
2 South African deminers contracted to UN killed in Mogadishu attack, spokeswoman says
MOGADISHU, Somalia - A spokeswoman for a South African defence company is confirming that two South Africans died in a militant attack on the U.N. compound in Mogadishu....
Thousands of Hindu pilgrims stranded after monsoon floods kill 102 in India
LUCKNOW, India - India's prime minister said Wednesday that the death toll from flooding this week in the northern state of Uttrakhand had surpassed 100 and could rise substantially....
Karzai says no peace talks with the Taliban unless only Afghans involved and violence ends
KABUL - Afghanistan's president said Wednesday he will not pursue peace talks with the Taliban unless the United States steps out of the negotiations, while also insisting the militant group stop its violent attacks on the ground after it...
Obama says NSA surveillance programs have saved lives, averted at least 50 terror threats
BERLIN - Trying to tamp down concerns about government over-reach, President Barack Obama on Wednesday defended U.S. Internet and phone surveillance programs as narrowly targeted efforts that have saved lives and thwarted at least 50...
Floods in northern India wash away buildings, killing at least 23 and leaving 50 missing
LUCKNOW, India - Torrential rain and floods washed away buildings and roads, killing at least 23 people in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand, officials said Monday....
Quick Vote
- Do you agree with council’s decision to spend 150,000 surplus dollars on airport repairs?
- Yes
- 72%
- No
- 28%
- Total Votes: 58
