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Around the World July 20, 2015

With a $52 billion valuation, PayPal leaves eBay PayPal now has higher market value than former owner

SAN FRANCISCO – (AA) Digital payment service PayPal returned to the Nasdaq on Monday as an independent company after being owned…

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Around the World June 25, 2015

Iraqi vice president denies taking money from Saudis WikiLeaks documents have alleged that Iraqi Vice President Usama al-Nujayfi received $575 million from Saudi officials

BAGHDAD – (AA) Iraqi Vice President Usama al-Nujayfi has dismissed claims made about him in a WikiLeaks scandal that mentions him in…

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Around the World June 24, 2015

Greek government comes under fire from its own lawmakers Greek PM Tsipras has to deal with angry lawmakers from his own Syriza party, who oppose the proposals submitted to creditors during bailout talks

ATHENS, Greece – (AA) Apart from the looming financial crisis, Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has to deal with angry lawmakers,…

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Around the World March 31, 2015

Turkey imposes media ban on Istanbul hostage crisis Prime ministry cites law restricting coverage due to 'national security' concerns

ANKARA – (AA) Turkey’s Prime Ministry has imposed a temporary broadcast ban on coverage of an ongoing hostage crisis in Istanbul. Gunmen…

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Around the World March 18, 2015

Obama administration slams Netanyahu after election win White House says it will re-evaluate its own position following comments by Israeli PM that he will not allow the creation of a Palestinian state.

WASHINGTON (AA) – The Obama administration on Wednesday lambasted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following controversial statements he made in…

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Around the World March 2, 2015

White House casts doubt on Netanyahu’s Iran strategy "He hasn't even laid out a strategy for how to accomplish his goal,” said White House press secretary Josh Earnest

WASHINGTON (AA) – No one, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has produced an alternative plan for preventing Iran from…

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Around the World January 6, 2015

Russian government unable to support the ruble -Ruble loses 6 percent on the dollar on Monday; on Tuesday, ruble drops as low as 63.45 to the US currency.

MOSCOW (AA) – Despite its promises, the Russian government has been unable to support the value of the ruble. After losing…

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Around the World November 26, 2014

8 million Ugandan children live in poverty: UNICEF

KAMPALA (AA) – Nearly eight million children live in poverty in Uganda, a UNICEF official revealed on Tuesday. “As we…

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Around the World November 20, 2014

Pope blames ‘market priorities’ for world hunger Struggle against hunger and mulnutrition hindered by primacy of profit, reducing foodstuffs to a commodity: Pope Francis

ROME – Pope Francis lashed out Thursday at what he said were “market priorities” and the “primacy of profit” hindering…

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Around the World August 13, 2014

Ebola virus death toll hits 1,069 World Health Organization reported 128 new Ebola cases and 56 deaths in West Africa on August 10-11

GENEVA (AA) – The United Nations’ health agency has announced that death toll from the deadly Ebola virus has reached to 1,069….

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Around the World July 23, 2014

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators target UK Dept for Business The protesters chanted, “David Cameron shame on you”, and demanded to see a minister so that they could voice their objections to the UK's support of Israel

LONDON (AA) – Twenty pro-Palestinian demonstrators staged a protest at the U.K. government department for Business, Innovation and Skills Wednesday…

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Around the World July 23, 2014

Obama congratulates Indonesia president-elect Widodo During their conversation, Obama “noted that through this free and fair election, the people of Indonesia have once again shown their commitment to democracy”

WASHINGTON, D.C. (AA) – U.S. President Barack Obama phoned Indonesian President-elect Joko Widodo Tuesday evening to offer his congratulations following…

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