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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]

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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.

Hawaii celebrates wonders of Spam

[2015-05-04 10:29]

In Hawaii, Spam rules. No, not the kind that you get in your e-mail - the kind you eat.

Cheating widespread in high-pressure schools

[2015-05-04 10:29]

Fifteen-year-old schoolgirl Payali knew she was doing wrong when she scribbled mnemonics on her hands before entering one of India's thousands of examination rooms.

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[2015-05-04 10:29]

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Capital shuts down airport to big jets

[2015-05-04 10:29]

Despite dire needs, earthquake-hit Nepal on Sunday was forced to close its only international airport to big airplanes flying in relief supplies and aid workers because the only runway couldn't handle the continual strain of numerous large aircraft flying in to help.

Region threatened as Gulf monarchs gather for summit

[2015-05-04 10:29]

Solutions will be hard to find on Tuesday when Gulf monarchs hold their annual summit in a region threatened by jihadists and a war in Yemen that has raised tensions with Iran.

26 migrants' remains exhumed

[2015-05-04 10:29]

The bodies of 26 migrants thought to be from Myanmar or Bangladesh have been exhumed as authorities ended their search at a mass-grave site in Songkhla's border district of Sadao on Saturday.

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