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Madagascar Army Unit Claims Control, President Says Power-grab Underway
A mutinied army unit declared Sunday that it was taking control of all Madagascar military forces as President Andry Rajoelina said an "attempt to seize power illegally" was under...
Pakistan-Afghan Border Crossings Closed After Heavy Clashes
Key border crossings between Pakistan and Afghanistan were closed on Sunday after fierce clashes erupted overnight following Taliban accusations that Islamabad had carried out air strikes this week, officials...
China, Philippines Trade Blame Over Boat Collision In Disputed Sea
The Philippines said a Chinese ship deliberately rammed one of its government vessels in the disputed South China Sea on Sunday, though Beijing blamed Manila for the incident.Confrontations between...
Australian Airline Qantas Says Millions Of Customers’ Data Leaked Online
Australian airline Qantas said Sunday that data from 5.7 million customers stolen in a major cyberattack this year had been shared online, part of a leak reportedly involving dozens...
Banned Bangladesh Party Turns To Flash Protests Ahead Of Polls
Once Bangladesh's largest political party, the Awami League has been outlawed since its leader Sheikh Hasina was overthrown in a mass uprising last year.Now, its supporters -- encouraged by...
Treading Fine Line, NBA Money Machine Kicks Into Gear On China Return
The NBA brought star-studded lineups to Macau this week for the league's return to China after six years but many of the biggest wins happened off the basketball court,...
Chronic Drug Shortages Frustrate EU Pharmacists, Patients
At a drug wholesaler warehouse in Belgium, shelves are emptier than they used to be.Like other EU nations, Belgium has increasingly experienced medicine shortages that vex pharmacists, exasperate patients...
Seychelles Opposition Leader Wins Presidential Run-off
Seychelles' opposition leader Patrick Herminie won the presidential run-off on Sunday, electoral commission results showed, after a race dominated by environmental and economic concerns.The Indian Ocean archipelago nation has...
Oscar-winning Actress Diane Keaton Dead At 79: Report
Actress Diane Keaton, known for her Oscar-winning performance in 1977's "Annie Hall" and her role in "The Godfather" films, has died at age 79, People magazine reported Saturday.Details were...
Pro-Palestinian March, Actions At Israel V Norway Match
Several hundred people demonstrated and expressed support for the Palestinian cause in Oslo on Saturday as Israel faced Norway in a football World Cup qualifier, AFP journalists reported.Activists briefly...
