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Every Indian stands by soldiers in Siachen: Modi
Every Indian stands "shoulder to shoulder" with soldiers posted in Siachen Glacier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday as he began a visit to Jammu and Kashmir."Everyone is aware of the extreme conditions at Siachen. Overcoming every challenge our soldiers stand firm, protecting…
Mexico says bodies in mass graves aren't those of missing students
TIXTLA, Mexico – It was news that gave parents hope: None of the bodies found in five mass graves in southern Mexico belonged to 43 teachers college students who have been missing for nearly three weeks since a clash with police.Mexican authorities made the…
American journalist infected with Ebola shows improvement, Nebraska hospital says
The American journalist who contracted Ebola while working in Liberia is showing signs of improvement, The Nebraska Medical Center said in a news release Friday.Ashoka Mukpo’s condition is slightly improved,” Dr. Phil Smith, medical director of the biocontainment unit at The Nebraska Medical Center,…
Sierra Leone burial crews reportedly on strike, leaving Ebola victims in the street
Burial teams in Sierra Leone reportedly went on strike over lack of hazard pay this week, leaving the bodies of victims of the Ebola outbreak in the country's streets.The Sierra Leone Broadcasting Corporation first reported the strike Wednesday. Sidie Yahya Tunis, a spokesman for…
Seoul: N. Korea sends No. 2 official to close of Asian Games in rare visit after tensions
South Korea – North Korea's presumptive No. 2 and other members of Pyongyang's inner circle made a surprise trip Saturday to South Korea for the close of the Asian Games, a visit that will include the rivals' highest level face-to-face talks in five years.After…
New tremors reported at deadly Japan volcano
KISO, Japan – Increased seismic activity raised concern Tuesday about the possibility of another eruption at a Japanese volcano where 36 people were killed, forcing rescuers to suspend plans to try to recover at least two dozen bodies still near the summit.Volcanic tremors rose…
130,000 Syrian refugees fleeing ISIS seek refuge in Turkey
Some 130,000 Kurdish refugees fleeing Islamic militants have crossed the border from Syria into Turkey in the past four days, Turkey's deputy prime minister said Monday as fighting raged close to Turkey's southern border.The minister, Numan Kurtulmus, warned that Turkey was facing "a refugee…
Yemen government signs peace agreement with Shiite rebels
Yemeni government officials and Shiite rebels signed a peace agreement on Sunday following days of violence that left more than 140 people dead and sent thousands fleeing their homes, state media said, although major rebel advances earlier in the day deepened a sense of uncertainty…
US citizen sentenced to six years in prison with labor by North Korean court
An American citizen detained in North Korea this past April was sentenced to six years in prison with labor by that country's Supreme Court Sunday. Matthew Miller, 24, of Bakersfield, Calif., was found guilty of entering North Korea illegally and trying to commit an act…
Death toll from floods in India, Pakistan reaches 400 as authorities warn of more flooding
The death toll from floods in India and Pakistan has reached 400 as authorities warned of more flooding in the days ahead.The floods have put half a million people in peril and rendered thousands homeless. Pakistani and Indian troops have been using boats and…