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Gap between rich and poor widens
The gap between the rich and poor in most of the world\'s advanced economies is at record levels, according to an OECD ...Burundi capital quiet after night of heavy gunfire
The capital of Burundi was quiet but tense on Thursday after a night of heavy gunfire, particularly in the restive neighborhood of ...Saudi-led coalition resumes airstrikes in Yemen
A Saudi Arabian-led coalition resumed air strikes against Yemen\'s Houthi militia in Aden overnight, hours after the expiry of a truce meant ...Nepal earthquake: death toll reaches 8,583
The number of people killed in Nepal by two major earthquakes has surpassed 8,500, making the disaster the deadliest to hit the ...Nine dead in US biker gang shooting
A shootout among rival motorcycle gangs at a popular Central Texas restaurant left nine bikers dead and 18 injured, and it sent ...Burundi president makes first official appearance since coup attempt
Burundi\'s President Pierre Nkurunziza on Sunday made his first official appearance since an attempted coup against him this week, AFP reporters said.Boko Haram recaptures key town in northeast Nigeria
Boko Haram Islamists have recaptured the strategic town of Marte in northeastern Nigeria\'s restive Borno state, a regional official said early on ...Nigeria shuts down restaurant serving human meat
Hotel restaurant in Anambra, Nigeria has been shuttered by authorities for serving human flesh. According to the BBC, suspicious residents told police ...Burundi coup ends in failure, leaders arrested
An attempt to overthrow Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza ended in failure on Friday as coup leaders admitted defeat and were arrested or ...Canada, USA reach semi-finals at worlds
Canada swept aside Belarus 9-0 as Dallas forward Tyler Seguin helped himself to a hat-trick in the ice hockey world championship quarter-finals ...