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13 African migrants suffocate in Libya shipping container

Thursday, 23 February 2017, 15:07 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Thirteen African migrants suffocated inside a shipping container while being transported over four days between two Libyan towns, a Red Crescent official said Thursday. Osama al-Fadly, head of...

Seven Earth-size worlds found orbiting star; could hold life

Thursday, 23 February 2017, 09:00 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

For the first time, astronomers have discovered seven Earth-size planets orbiting a single nearby star - and these new worlds could hold life. This cluster of planets is less than 40 light-years...

Colorado town's ban on topless women put on hold by judge

Thursday, 23 February 2017, 06:11 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

A Colorado judge has blocked a college town's law against women going topless, saying the law is likely unconstitutional. U.S. District Judge R. Brooke Jackson said Tuesday that Fort Collins'...

Updated: Italy faces potential EU censure for rising debt levels

Wednesday, 22 February 2017, 13:23 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

The European Union is warning Italy that it may face censure for not doing enough to get its debt levels down to prescribed levels. In its annual economic analysis of EU countries, the executive...

Turkey among countries with worst rights practices

Wednesday, 22 February 2017, 11:51 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

The international human rights group Amnesty International says Turkey was among countries with the worst practices for human rights in 2016. In its annual report released Wednesday, the group...

Trump wigs in big demand during Carnival season in Austria

Tuesday, 21 February 2017, 14:24 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

So many people want to be Donald Trump this Carnival season in Austria that some costume shops have run out of wigs mimicking the U.S. president's memorable hairstyle. Shop owner...

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