"Brazil's biggest city, Sao Paulo, saw 176 killings in October, more than double the number in the same period last year, official figures show. " Source: BBC News - Sao Paulo sees big jump in …
Gaza ceasefire takes hold but mistrust runs deep
"A ceasefire between Israel and Gaza's Hamas rulers took hold on Thursday after eight days of conflict, although deep mistrust on both sides cast doubt on how long the Egyptian-sponsored deal can …
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Cocaine ring ‘planned assassinations’
"Dutch police have arrested 12 people in one of the country's biggest drug stings in recent years, officials said. The suspects, who include citizens from the US, Cape Verde and the Dutch Antilles, …
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Syria opposition says Aleppo strikes kill 40
"Syrian rebels and opposition groups accused government forces of bombing a building by a hospital late Wednesday in the besieged city of Aleppo, where at least 40 people died as the conflict rages …
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US economy ‘to expand modestly’
"The US economy is going to expand modestly in the next few months, according to the latest data from the Conference Board." Source: BBC News - US economy 'to expand modestly' …
Egypt confiscates explosives for rockets, ammunition smuggled from Libya
"Egyptian authorities confiscated trucks carrying explosive warheads and a variety of small-arms ammunition smuggled from Libya, security officials said Wednesday." Source: Egypt confiscates …
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Polish scientist ‘planned Breivik-style massacre’
"Polish police announced today that they have arrested a man who was planning to detonate a four-ton bomb in front of the parliament building in Warsaw. " Source: Polish scientist ‘planned …
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Myanmar says it’s ready to sign nuclear agreement
"Little noticed in the warm glow of President Barack Obama's landmark visit to Myanmar was a significant concession that could shed light on whether that nation's powerful military pursued a …
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20 killed as S Sudan army, rebels clash
"South Sudanese troops attacked a rebel base in the latest violence in troubled Jonglei state, killing at least 19 rebels for the loss of one soldier, officials said on Wednesday." Source: 20 killed …
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4 Southern California men held in alleged terror plot
"Four men with ties to Southern California have been charged with plotting to join al-Qaida and the Taliban to commit 'violent jihad' and target Americans, the FBI said Monday night." Source: 4 …
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