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Pakistan army: Bombing kills 2 troops in tribal region

ISLAMABAD - Two Pakistani soldiers were killed when a bomb went off during a military search operation in a tribal region near the border with Afghanistan, the military said Monday. The attack came as...

rdnews@socastdigital.com Aug 28, 2017

Kenya bans plastic bags, may fine violators up to $38,000

NAIROBI, Kenya - A ban on plastic bags came into force Monday in Kenya and those found violating the new regulation could be receive maximum fines of $38,000 or a four-year jail term. The ban applies ...

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Black-clad anarchists swarm anti-hate rally in California

BERKELEY, Calif. - An anti-hate rally was disrupted when scores of anarchists wearing black clothing and masks stormed the demonstration in Berkeley and attacked several supporters of President Donald...

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Japan to practice missile defence at US bases in Japan

TOKYO - Japan’s military will practice deploying anti-missile batteries at three U.S. bases in Japan as concern grows about the North Korean missile threat. The exercises will take place Tuesday...

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Campaign aims to reduce stigma, discrimination of kids, youth with disabilities

TORONTO - Like any typical teen, Jadine Baldwin loves spending time on her cellphone and laptop, the latter the vehicle for honing her skills as a wordsmith to fulfil her dream of some day becoming a ...