TEHRAN, Iran – Iran’s interior minister has claimed that politics in the Islamic Republic are tainted by “dirty money” from…
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Church says Canadian pastor missing in North Korea
TORONTO – A Canadian church says its senior pastor has been missing in North Korea since late January. Lisa Pak,…
Read MoreBudget carrier flydubai posts profit of $68M for 2014, revenue of $1.2B
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – The United Arab Emirates’ budget carrier flydubai, in its fifth year of operation, has turned…
Read MoreUS Army head warns defense cutbacks in Britain undermine ability to be effective ally
LONDON – The U.S. Army chief of staff says cuts in British defense spending may undermine the nation’s ability to…
Read MoreMaldives court sentences sacked defense minister to 11 years in prison for possessing firearm
MALE, Maldives – A court in Maldives has sentenced a former defense minister to 11 years in prison for importing…
Read MoreFrench president holds rare phone talks with Iranian leader, urges robust nuclear deal
PARIS – French President Francois Hollande’s office says he spoke by telephone with Iran’s president and urged progress toward a…
Read MoreBoy, 9, released after failing to appear in court for allegedly stealing pack of gum
A nine year-old boy in Idaho has been released after a warrant was issued for his arrest when he twice…
Read More‘Up’ house attracts no bidders, could be torn down
The future of the “Up” house is, well, up in the air. The home made famous by an 85-year-old Seattle…
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Florida teen to be honored for helping to save life of booking police officer
The Fort Lauderdale Police Department is honoring a juvenile offender who helped to save the life of the officer who…
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Russian relatives to testify in Boston Marathon bombing trial as defense makes case for life
BOSTON – Russian relatives of Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev (joh-HAHR’ tsahr-NEYE’-ehv) are expected to testify at his trial as…
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