"A blast followed by a shootout near a mosque claimed four lives as suspected militants of a radical group launched an attack in the troubled northern Nigerian city of Maiduguri. " (Source: 4 killed …
Flash Crash Threatens to Return With a Vengeance
"Think about it for a moment. A full 18 months have passed since the strange episode that caused the Dow Jones [.DJI 12227.89 -59.15 (-0.48%) ] to tumble 650 points in half an hour, wiping $850 …
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Egypt raids foreign organizations’ offices in crackdown
"Egyptian security forces on Thursday raided the offices of 17 nongovernmental organizations, including three U.S.-based agencies, as part of a crackdown on foreign assistance that has drawn criticism …
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U.S. Navy won’t tolerate ‘disruption’ through Strait of Hormuz
"The U.S. Navy said Iran's threat to block the strategically and economically important Strait of Hormuz is unacceptable. "The free flow of goods and services through the Strait of Hormuz is vital to …
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Northern Nigerian Christians warn of religious war
"Northern Nigerian Christians said on Tuesday they feared that a spate of Chrtistmas Day bombings by Islamast militants that killed over two dozen people could lead to a religious war in Africa's most …
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Oil jumps over 2% as Iran threatens supplies
"Oil prices jumped over 2% Tuesday, crossing the $100-barrel-mark after Iran threatened to choke off the flow of oil passing through the Strait of Hormuz." Source: Oil jumps over 2% as Iran threatens …
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4 in Philippines Accused of Hacking U.S. Phones to Aid Terrorists
"Four people in the Philippines hacked into the accounts of AT&T business customers in the United States and diverted money to a group that financed terrorist attacks across Asia, according to police …
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Head of security for Sinaloa drug cartel arrested
"The Mexican army announced Sunday that it had captured the head of security for Sinaloa drug cartel head Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, one of the world's most wanted men." (Source: Head of security for …
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Protesters turn out in Homs as Arab League mission arrives
"Arab League monitors arrived in the Syrian city of Homs Tuesday as activists reported thousands of demonstrators rallied against the regime and armored military vehicles withdrew from their …
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Ethiopia jails Swedes on terrorism charges
"A court in Ethiopia has sentenced two Swedish journalists to 11 years in prison for supporting terrorism and entering the country illegally." (Source: Ethiopia jails Swedes on terrorism charges - …
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