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Sunnis fear return to Tikrit weeks after IS defeat

[2015-05-05 07:56]

Iraqi government forces drove the Islamic State group out of Abu Mustafa's hometown of Tikrit over a month ago, but he has yet to return, fearing the Shiite militias that now patrol its bombed and battered streets.

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[2015-05-05 07:56]

Colombia

Rescue work scaled back

[2015-05-05 07:56]

Nepal's government urged foreign rescue workers in the quake-hit capital to return home on Monday.

Saudis deploy 'limited' ground troops

[2015-05-05 07:56]

The Saudi-led coalition battling rebels in Yemen sent a "limited" force to the city of Aden on Sunday, Yemeni sources said, in what would be its first ground deployment inside the country.

Ex-president may face corruption charges

[2015-05-05 07:56]

In late January, a former deputy of conservative ex-president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad jailed for embezzlement raised explosive allegations that have now spurred speculation that Ahmadinejad himself could face charges.

Park calls for apology from Abe

[2015-05-05 07:56]

South Korean President Park Geun-hye on Monday urged Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to face up to Japan's imperialistic history and apologize for wartime brutalities.

Baltimore mayor lifts curfew 6 days after riots

[2015-05-05 07:56]

Baltimore's mayor has lifted a citywide curfew, six days after riots sparked by Freddie Gray's death, and faith leaders have called for continued activism until justice is achieved.

Russia gears up to mark Victory Day

[2015-05-05 07:56]

Russia is preparing this week to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the May 9, 1945 Soviet victory over Nazi Germany with imperial flair and a military parade on Saturday.

'Queen of Scots' emerges as star of poll

[2015-05-05 07:56]

The steely and polished Scottish independence leader Nicola Sturgeon has emerged as an unlikely star of Britain's unpredictable election race and could decide who is prime minister after Thursday's election.

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[2015-05-05 07:56]

Myanmar

Royal baby belies problems of aging Windsors

[2015-05-04 10:29]

The birth of a princess on Saturday demonstrated the enduring strength of Britain's rulers, consolidating four generations of a family now more popular than ever, but cannot hide the weaknesses of an aging institution.

Calm follows drug cartel's rampage

[2015-05-04 10:29]

An increasingly strong drug cartel known as Jalisco New Generation was demonstrating its power when it staged an outbreak of violence that killed seven people and forced down a military helicopter in western Mexico, analysts said on Saturday.

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