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Verdict pending for Swiss veteran who joined anti-IS militia
The Associated Press | Posted Feb 21st - 11:52am
A Swiss military official says a verdict is expected Friday in the trial of a former sergeant accused of jeopardizing Switzerland's standing as a neutral nation by joining a foreign Christian militia to fight the Islamic State group in Syria.
Withdrawal of 1,000 Burundian soldiers from Somalia begins
Eloge Willy Kaneza, Associated Press | Posted Feb 21st - 11:08am
An official in Burundi says the withdrawal of 1,000 Burundian soldiers from the African Union regional force in Somalia has begun.
UN: Central African Republic peace deal may be turning point
The Associated Press | Posted Feb 21st - 10:44am
The U.N. envoy for Central African Republic says the peace agreement signed this month by the government and 14 rebel groups "could be a turning point" in the conflict-torn country despite persistent dangers.
Slovaks mark anniversary of slayings of journalist, fiancee
The Associated Press | Posted Feb 21st - 10:32am
Tens of thousands of people are rallying across Slovakia to mark the anniversary of the slayings of an investigative reporter and his fiancee.
The Latest: Russian, Venezuelan diplomats meet in Moscow
The Associated Press | Posted Feb 21st - 10:20am
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Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro orders border with Brazil closed amid political turmoil
The Associated Press | Posted Feb 21st - 10:13am
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro orders border with Brazil closed amid political turmoil.
The Latest: Officials try to verify French IS member's death
The Associated Press | Posted Feb 21st - 9:14am
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The Latest: Over 100 migrants rescued at sea, sent to Libya
The Associated Press | Posted Feb 21st - 9:13am
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Snowman builders aim for big money in video contest
The Associated Press | Posted Feb 21st - 9:05am
Building a snowman isn't always just a way to while away a long winter. For some people in Russia and Ukraine, it's a way to possibly earn some significant money.
AP interview: Moldova president says country needs Russia
Vadim Ghirda, Associated Press | Posted Feb 21st - 9:02am
Moldova's president said Thursday the former Soviet republic needs good relations with Russia, amid uncertainty about the future of the European Union.
A commander with a US-backed Syrian force says twin bombings in market in eastern Syria have killed at least 14 people
The Associated Press | Posted Feb 21st - 9:00am
A commander with a US-backed Syrian force says twin bombings in market in eastern Syria have killed at least 14 people.
The Latest: Death toll in Bangladesh fire lowered to 67
The Associated Press | Posted Feb 21st - 8:34am
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Poland ruling party allegedly financed politics from charity
The Associated Press | Posted Feb 21st - 8:00am
Poland's opposition lawmakers on Thursday demanded explanations from the ruling party about reports that one of its regional offices used donations for the Red Cross to finance its parliamentary campaign.
Germany: Far right rebuked over 'natural selection' comment
The Associated Press | Posted Feb 21st - 7:42am
The deputy speaker of Germany's parliament rebuked members of a far-right party Thursday for reportedly suggesting women aren't fit to be lawmakers.
Measles epidemic in Madagascar kills more than 900, says WHO
The Associated Press | Posted Feb 21st - 7:07am
The World Health Organization says that an epidemic of measles in Madagascar has caused more than 900 deaths.
Pakistan PM authorizes military response if India attacks
Munir Ahmed, Associated Press | Posted Feb 21st - 6:44am
Pakistan's prime minister on Thursday authorized the armed forces to "respond decisively and comprehensively to any aggression or misadventure" by neighboring India, as tensions soared between the nuclear-armed rivals.
Armed group caught in Haiti returned to US
Evens Sanon and Danica Coto, Associated Press | Posted Feb 21st - 6:33am
The U.S. State Department said several men arrested in Haiti with a cache of weaponry at a time of violent demonstrations have been returned to the United States before a scheduled court hearing in the Caribbean nation.
Estonians kick off online voting for March election
Jari Tanner, Associated Press | Posted Feb 21st - 6:32am
Balloting has started for next month's general election in Estonia, an online voting pioneer, amid tight protective measures a day after Microsoft warned that hackers linked to Russia had allegedly targeted democratic institutions in Europe.
