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Prince William Draws Upon Princess Diana’s Death In Powerful Speech Against Extremism
Prince William made a powerful call to defeat extremism “in all its forms” in a poignant…
Amnesty, Watchdog Group: U.S.-Led Coalition Killed 1,600 Civilians In Raqqa
BEIRUT (AP) ― The U.S.-led coalition killed more than 1,600 civilians in the northern Syria city…
First death as Cyclone Kenneth hits Mozambique
By AFPMore by this Author A powerful cyclone smashed into northern Mozambique, leaving one person dead…
Sri Lanka Easter Attack Leader Died In Hotel Bombing, Officials Say
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — The suspected leader of the militant group Sri Lankan authorities said…
Egypt referendum firms up Sisi rule as regional unrest flares
By AFPMore by this Author As mass protests rock other Arab countries, a snap referendum in…
Cyclone Kenneth: Threat lessens in southern Tanzania
By BBCMore by this Author The authorities in the southern Tanzanian town of Mtwara have said…
Sri Lanka Lowers Death Toll From Easter Sunday Bombings To 253
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka on Thursday lowered the death toll from the Easter…
Malawi Begins Vaccinating Young Children Against Malaria In World First
The government of Malawi has begun administering the world’s first approved malaria vaccine to young children…
UN: Pro-Government Forces Kill More Afghan Civilians Than Insurgents
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghan and international forces were responsible for more civilian deaths in the…