50 Russians leave Syria due to violence, gov’t blame gunmen for "terrorist...
The Guardian 50 Russians leave Syria due to violence, gov't blame gunmen for "terrorist acts"XinhuaDAMASCUS, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) — A group of Russian nationals left Syria Tuesday due to the mounting...
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BBC News UN launches inquiry into drone killingsBBC NewsThe UN is launching an inquiry into the impact on civilians of drone strikes and other targeted killings. There is a need for "accountability...
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The Space Reporter NASA stunning images of the sun may ultimately protect us from solar stormsThe Space ReporterA short trip to space provided astronomers with unprecedented data and a stunning view...
View ArticleMalians celebrate, French-led forces clear Timbuktu – Reuters
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View ArticleMali conflict: Timbuktu manuscripts destroyed – BBC News
BBC News Mali conflict: Timbuktu manuscripts destroyedBBC NewsA group of jihadis came knocking at the gate late on Wednesday night last week. But the Ahmed Baba centre in the Malian city of Timbuktu...
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View Article‘Gigantic’ Brussels Airport diamond heist – BBC News
BBC News 'Gigantic' Brussels Airport diamond heistBBC NewsArmed robbers have made off with a "gigantic" haul of diamonds after a rapid raid at Brussels Airport. They broke through a fence on Monday...
View ArticleMillions Vote in Crucial Kenyan Elections – New York Times
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View ArticleItaly India marine row: Foreign Minister Terzi quits – BBC News
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View ArticlePeshawar militants kill 7 police and workers; 5 others missing – Central Asia...
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View ArticleBuilding collapse leaves dozens dead in Mumbai suburb of Thane – The Guardian
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View ArticleBuilding collapses in India; at least 41 dead – USA TODAY
Firstpost Building collapses in India; at least 41 deadUSA TODAYAt the time of the collapse, between 100 and 150 people were in the building. building collapse. Rescue workers look for trapped people...
View Article20 years on, world’s first web page to be reborn – ABC Online
CBC.ca 20 years on, world's first web page to be rebornABC OnlineThe world's first web page has been dragged out of cyberspace and restored for today's internet browsers as part of a project to...
View ArticleSyria conflict: ‘Dozens executed’ in village – BBC News
BBC News Syria conflict: 'Dozens executed' in villageBBC NewsMore than 40 people have been killed by government forces in a village in north-western Syria, activists say. The Syrian Observatory for...
View ArticleUS not seeking permanent bases in Afghanistan: spokesman – Xinhua
BBC News US not seeking permanent bases in Afghanistan: spokesmanXinhua… • The United States is not seeking permanent military bases in Afghanistan, Jay Carney said Thursday. • He said thar any future...
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View ArticleGlow-in-the-dark cockroach among top 10 new species of 2012 – Los Angeles Times
ABC News Glow-in-the-dark cockroach among top 10 new species of 2012Los Angeles TimesScientists estimate that there are about 8.7 million species on Earth, give or take 1.3 million. (Some believe that...
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