"The Israeli air force shot down a drone approaching the nation's coast Thursday, the Israel Defense Forces said." Source: Israel forces shoot down a drone - CNN.com …
Gunman kills top official in Hamelin, north Germany
"A gunman in the north German town of Hamelin has shot dead the top district executive before shooting himself fatally, according to police. " Source: BBC News - Gunman kills top official in Hamelin, …
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Taliban threat to women voting in Pakistan
"Next month’s elections should mark the first democratic transition of power in Pakistan, but Taliban threats, social taboos and poor organisation will likely deprive millions of women their right to …
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1,800 police officers go on strike in Honduran capital demanding higher pay, better conditions
"About 1,800 police officers in Honduras’ capital of Tegucigalpa have gone on strike to demand a pay increase and better working conditions." Source: 1,800 police officers go on strike in Honduran …
Hundreds of Europeans fighting in Syria, says EU expert
"The EU's anti-terror chief has told the BBC that hundreds of Europeans are now fighting with rebel forces in Syria against Bashar al-Assad's regime. Gilles de Kerchove estimated the number in Syria …
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Myanmar frees 56 political prisoners day after sanctions dropped
"Myanmar's president announced an amnesty on Tuesday for about 100 prisoners, a senior official said, 56 of whom were confirmed as political detainees by a group monitoring activists held in the …
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Turkish PM rejects U.S. request to delay Gaza visit in May
"Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan will not reschedule his trip to the Palestinian Gaza strip, he said on Tuesday, despite a request to do so from the United States that had irked …
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Russia warns EU not to lift Syria arms ban as UK keeps pushing
"Russia warned the European Union on Monday not to lift an arms embargo that has prevented weapons supplies to Syrian rebels, despite British and French lobbying." Source: Russia warns EU not to lift …
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Kerry says doubling U.S. non-lethal aid to Syrian opposition
"U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Sunday that the United States would double its non-lethal aid to opposition forces in Syria to $250 million and that foreign backers had agreed to channel …
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Egypt busts alleged Israel spy ring
"Egypt has smashed a ring suspected of spying for Israel, reported a state-run newspaper on Sunday. The group, composed of Egyptians and Palestinians, had been detected in the Sinai Peninsula …