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Uruguay’s President Mujica declines $1 million offer for beloved Beetle

Uruguay’s President Mujica declines $1 million offer for beloved Beetle

The Middle East's ultra-rich rarely have problems laying their hands on the super car of choice, whether it be a…
Bosch executive: Fuel-cell cars will be commercially viable by 2025

Bosch executive: Fuel-cell cars will be commercially viable by 2025

Fuel-cell technology is becoming cheaper and will be commercially viable for mass use in cars by 2025, a senior executive…
Battered by falling prices, Kenya’s tea farmers threaten to uproot

Battered by falling prices, Kenya’s tea farmers threaten to uproot

Emerald-colored tea bushes blanketing the rolling hills of Nandi County have long provided a livelihood for small-scale farmers, helping make…
US military chief says battle with IS starting to turn

US military chief says battle with IS starting to turn

The United States' top military officer told American troops on a surprise visit to Baghdad on Saturday that the momentum…
Female Afghan MP says ‘prayers’ saved her from bomb attack

Female Afghan MP says ‘prayers’ saved her from bomb attack

An outspoken female Afghan lawmaker survived a suicide bombing attack on her vehicle on Sunday, suffering slight wounds, but three…
US, Japan and Australia vow to oppose Russian action in Crimea

US, Japan and Australia vow to oppose Russian action in Crimea

The leaders of the United States, Japan and Australia lined up together against Russia on Sunday, vowing to oppose Russian…
Burkina Faso military restores constitution

Burkina Faso military restores constitution

Burkina Faso’s military ruler said on Saturday he had restored the constitution that was suspended when President Blaise Compaore was…
Erdogan says Muslims, not Columbus, discovered Americas

Erdogan says Muslims, not Columbus, discovered Americas

 Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Saturday that the Americas were discovered by Muslims in the 12th centu
India to hike Bhopal gas disaster payout: Amnesty

India to hike Bhopal gas disaster payout: Amnesty

India's government has promised to increase compensation for Bhopal gas disaster victims as the 30th anniversary of the tragedy looms,…
Islamic state militants withdraw from area around Iraq refinery

Islamic state militants withdraw from area around Iraq refinery

Islamic State militants withdrew on Saturday from the perimeter of Iraq's biggest oil refinery after months fending off government troops…
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