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Al Qaeda-linked terrorist group captures port town in Somalia

The group had been pushed out of southern Somalia following attacks by the African Union force and the national army.

Mar 15, 2016

Pope Francis approves sainthood for Mother Teresa; canonisation on Sept. 4

The canonisation of Mother Teresa will take place Sept. 4 in Rome.

Mar 15, 2016

Anti-Trump video shows women reading Republican frontrunners most sexist quotes

That must be a pretty picture, you dropping to your knees, Trump says in The Apprentice.

Mar 15, 2016

Ivory Coast shooting: CCTV video shows moment of attack

Hotel security camera video captured scenes of an al Qaeda attack on a beach resort town in Ivory Coast on 13 March. Gunmen from al Qaedas North African branch killed 18 people at Grand Bassam, the latest in a string of deadly attacks that have confirmed the Islamists growing reach in West Africa.

Mar 15, 2016

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Malaysia deports 2 Australian journalists for questioning PM; charges dropped

The journalists were taken into custody for crossing a security line and approaching Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak to question him about a corruption scandal.

Mar 15, 2016

Aung San Suu Kyi's confidant Htin Kyaw elected Myanmar's president

Myanmar got its first democratically elected president in over 50 years Tuesday.

Mar 15, 2016

Show-cause, not suspension notice, says Kanhaiya Kumar

The panel also recommended levying fines on 21 students for violating university norms.

Mar 15, 2016

Congress alleges Vijay Mallya met Jaitley before leaving India

Mallya has been summoned to appear before the ED Friday, ahead of his Force India Formula One team's race at the Australian Grand Prix this weekend.

Mar 15, 2016

Suspected militants stage attack near key oil field in eastern Libya: Guard

Security forces foiled an attempted suicide car bombing by killing the driver, before engaging the attackers in clashes, the guard said.

Mar 15, 2016

Russia begins to withdraw from Syria on Putin's orders as civil war enters sixth year

Russian President Vladimir Putin's announcement coincided with the resumption of U.N.-mediated talks between opposing Syrian parties Monday.

Mar 15, 2016

Crufts 2016: West Highland Terrier Geordie Girl wins Best in Show

A white West Highland Terrier took the overall title of Best in Show at the world-renowned Crufts show 2016 on 13 March. Geordie Girl, also known as Devon, claimed the crown in the 125th year of the show, ahead of six other finalists. Owner Marie Burns scooped up and hugged her perfectly groomed dog when the judge made his choice and said winning felt â€œunrealâ€.

Mar 14, 2016