Saturday May 25, 2013




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Friend of man suspected of killing UK soldier on London street arrested after BBC interview

LONDON - Counterterrorism police on Saturday questioned a friend of alleged Islamic extremist Michael Adebolajo, one of two suspects in a savage killing of a British soldier on a London street that has horrified the country....

posted: May 25,2013





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Female suicide bomber injures 18 in Russian region of Dagestan

MAKHACHKALA, Russia - A female suicide bomber blew herself up in the southern Russian region of Dagestan on Saturday, injuring at least 18, including two children and five police officers, authorities said. The attacker was later...


In Ethiopia, African Union marks 50th birthday as foreign dignitaries join celebrations

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia - The African Union on Saturday marked 50 years since the founding of a continentwide organization that helped liberate Africa from colonial masters and which now is trying to stay relevant on a continent regularly...


Suicide attacker dies in blast in Afghan capital; explosion in mosque kills 12 in east

KABUL - A would-be suicide bomber died when his explosives-rigged vest went off prematurely in Afghanistan's capital on Saturday morning, police said. The apparent failed attack came a day after a major Taliban assault on an international...


At least 7 Filipino marines, 5 Abu Sayyaf militants killed in clash in southern Philippines

MANILA, Philippines - At least seven Filipino marines and five militants were killed in a clash Saturday as the military launched an offensive against al-Qaida-linked gunmen who have been blamed for recent kidnappings and of trying to...


Filmmaker, actor Tyler Perry donates $100,000 to help student athletes in Ohio schools

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Filmmaker and actor Tyler Perry has surprised middle school students in Ohio by showing up at a musical concert and donating $100,000 to help student athletes in the city's South-Western schools....


Mass balloon giveaway brings sudden smiles in violence-wracked Afghan capital

KABUL - Artists and activists handed out 10,000 bright pink balloons to residents in Afghanistan's war-weary capital on Saturday, bringing smiles to surprised Kabul residents a day after a major Taliban siege on an international compound...








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