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About the 12 Marines Missing in the Hawaii Helicopter Crash
ABC News - 17 Jan 2016 07:57
The US Marine Corps has released the names of the 12 Marines missing after 2 helicopters crashed off Hawaii
Iran sanctions explained: What so far and what next?
Al Jazeera English - 17 Jan 2016 07:50
Dismantling of Tehran's nuclear programme and lifting of sanctions can have huge impacts on oil production and prices.
American Missionary Among the Dead in Burkina Faso Siege
The New York Times - 17 Jan 2016 07:31
Michael James Riddering, who moved from Florida, worked at the Les Ailes de Refuge Orphanage, about 70 miles from Ouagadougou.
2 senior security officials assassinated in Yemen
Miami Herald - 17 Jan 2016 15:58
Yemeni officials say two security officials were assassinated in separate incidents by unknown assailants. …
Washington Post Reporter, 3 Other Freed Americans Leave Iran
ABC News - 17 Jan 2016 15:53
Release came as sanctions against Iran were lifted as part of its nuclear deal.
Moroccan Journalist Is Released After 10 Months in Prison
ABC News - 17 Jan 2016 15:52
Moroccan journalist Hicham Mansouri has been released from prison after serving a 10-month sentence for adultery in a case that rights groups described as politically driven
Particles could reveal clues to how Egypt pyramid was built
Miami Herald - 17 Jan 2016 15:44
An international team of researchers said Sunday they will soon begin analyzing cosmic particles collected inside Egypt's Bent Pyramid to search for clues as to how it was built and learn more about the 4,600-year-old st...
U.N.: 4,500 building in Ramadi, Iraq, damaged, almost 1,500 destroyed
Chicago Tribune - 17 Jan 2016 15:361 Killed as Suspected Tornadoes Hit Florida
ABC News - 17 Jan 2016 15:24
There were also reports of damaged homes.
Israel: Troops kill Palestinian who tried to stab solders
Miami Herald - 17 Jan 2016 14:33
The Israeli military says a Palestinian who tried to stab soldiers in the West Bank has been shot dead. …
Kerry says Iran has completed steps in nuclear deal, 'First day of a safer world'
Fox News - 17 Jan 2016 07:15
Secretary of State John Kerry and the International Atomic Energy Agency said independently Saturday that Iran has completed the necessary steps in the international nuclear deal to allow Tehran to immediately recoup rou...
International sanctions against Iran lifted
Chicago Tribune - 17 Jan 2016 07:07Among the Captives Freed by Iran, a U.S. Researcher Held for 40 Days
The New York Times - 17 Jan 2016 07:01
Matthew Trevithick, in the country to study language, was detained in December, but his arrest wasn't previously revealed and officials haven't explained it.
Reports: ISIS kills scores in Syria attack
CNN - 17 Jan 2016 06:43
Conflicting reports emerged Saturday after ISIS reportedly attacked a village in eastern Syrian and killed many people.
Sanders Backs Ending Gun Manufacturer Immunity
Time - 17 Jan 2016 06:26
He voted for immunity in 2005
Norway celebrates King Harald's 25th anniversary as monarch
Miami Herald - 17 Jan 2016 15:59
Norway is celebrating King Harald's 25th anniversary as monarch of the Scandinavian country with concerts, candlelight processions, children's winter events and a gala performance at the University of Oslo. …
US official: Plane carrying freed Americans has left Iran
Miami Herald - 17 Jan 2016 15:49
The Americans imprisoned by Iran began their journey home Sunday, their friends and family awaiting emotional reunions, after delicate diplomatic negotiations that played out quietly in the shadows of international nucle...
Obama declares state of emergency over Flint water contamination
The Week - 17 Jan 2016 15:46
President Obama declared a state of emergency in Flint, Michigan, on Saturday in light of the city's ongoing water contamination crisis, The New York Times reports. The move was requested by Gov. Rick Snyder (R) so that ...
Libya's chance to fight off ISIL
Al Jazeera English - 17 Jan 2016 14:30
Analysis: Having failed to form a unity government, Libya's next challenge is to unite its many militias to defeat ISIL.
Imam arrested after 'blasphemer' teen cuts off hand
Al Jazeera English - 17 Jan 2016 14:24
Parents of 15-year-old boy in a Pakistan village proud of his actions after hearing error in the mosque.
Christian holy site in Jerusalem vandalised
Al Jazeera English - 17 Jan 2016 14:01
The graffiti included threats of violence, messages degrading Jesus, and a call for Christians to "go to hell".
Five Life Lessons You Can Only Learn Against Your Will
Forbes - 17 Jan 2016 00:11
There are some life lessons that are fun to learn and then there are others -- like the five Liz Ryan describes in this story -- that nobody learns intentionally!