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Gunmen kill 12 in Mexico, including 5 children

Americas - Mexico
Today Gunmen have killed a state police officer and 10 members of his family, including five children, authorities said Sunday. more...

Malaysian police detain 7 Indonesian pirates

East Asia / Pacific - Indonesia, Malaysia
Today Seven members of an Indonesian pirate gang were arrested Monday after throwing grenades at police during a high-speed boat chase off Malaysia's coast. more...

Hundreds join Moscow protest march

Europe - Russia
Today Several hundred people have marched through central Moscow calling for an end to political killings in Russia. more...

Kosovo's PM hails first year of independence

Europe - Kosovo
Today Kosovo's first year of independence has been a success even though it's been recognized by just a few dozen countries, its prime minister declared Monday. more...

Syria says US permits money transfer to charity

Middle East / N. Africa - Syria
Today The U.S. Treasury Department has authorized the transfer of $500,000 to a Syrian charity in a sign that it is easing its economic embargo on the country, Syria's ambassador to Washington said Sunday. more...

Algerian Islamist rebels kill 8 soldiers: report

Middle East / N. Africa - Algeria
Today Islamic militants killed eight Algerian soldiers in two separate attacks Sunday, days after seven people died in roadside bombs, an Algerian newspaper reported Monday. more...

Sudanese anxious over possible Beshir genocide charges

Sub-Saharan Africa - Sudan
Today Sudanese in Khartoum are awaiting possible International Criminal Court (ICC) charges against President Omar al-Beshir, including accusations of genocide in Darfur, with both fear and uncertainty. more...

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