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2016-02-13 Chocolate Lovers Learn History of the Sweets

Chocolate is an important part of Valentine's Day celebrations in many countries. People often buy boxed chocolates and give them…

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2016-02-12 Pope Francis Meets with Leader of Russian Orthodox Church

Leaders of the Roman Catholic Church and the Russian Orthodox Church have met for the first time in history. Pope…

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2016-02-12 UN: More Female Genital Mutilation Than Thought

Millions more girls and women are victims of female genital mutilation than previously thought, said the United Nations (UN). UNICEF is the…

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2016-02-12 Work Soothes Pain of Acid Attacks In India

A café in India is hiring women who once stayed in hiding after being attacked with acid. One woman, Dolly Kumari, says she…

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2016-02-12 America Faces Many Security Challenges

Nuclear weapons, terrorism and computer spying are problems for national security, say American intelligence officials. The officials say challenges and…

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2016-02-11 Russia Offers Ceasefire Proposal for Syria

Russia is proposing talks about a ceasefire in Syria, but European diplomats have expressed concerns about the offer. The Europeans…

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2016-02-12 Body of Mystic Monk On Display for Holy Year

The body of one of the most popular Roman Catholic saints, the mystic monk Padre Pio, will go on display at the Vatican in…

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2016-02-11 North Korea Ordered Military Takeover of Kaesong

North Korea has declared a military takeover of the Kaesong industrial area and called South Korea's decision to suspend operations…

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2016-02-11 Did a Meteorite Kill a Man in India?

It sounds like the opening act of a science fiction film. Indian officials say they believe a meteorite killed a man on…

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2016-02-10 Cameron: Time for WikiLeaks Leader to Face Rape Charges

British Prime Minister David Cameron says it is time for Julian Assange to leave the Ecuadorean embassy in London. Cameron told the…

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2016-02-09 Saudi Arabian Women’s Sports Break Stereotypes

Women athletes in Saudi Arabia say sports are helping to break down traditions that crush the voices of many women. In the…

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2016-02-09 Syrian Government Forces Move Northward

Russian airstrikes in Syria have helped Syrian government forces in their offensive against rebels. Forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar…

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2016-02-09 Islamic State Smuggling Timber in Afghanistan

Afghan tribal leaders said that the “government has done nothing” to stop the Islamic State terror group from smuggling timber to Pakistan. Residents…

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2016-02-09 Airplane Concert in India Lands Crew in Trouble

Five crew members for a chartered flight in India are suspended after permitting a Bollywood star to sing to the passengers. The…

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2016-02-09 Zimbabwe Appeals for Funding to Avert Food Shortages

The government of Zimbabwe is asking for financial help to avoid food shortages in the country. The government says nearly…

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