A minibus full of civilians struck a roadside bomb in southern Afghanistan early Sunday, killing six on board, officials said.
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6 Afghans killed when minibus hits roadside bomb
Brazilian men swapped at birth work, live together
Two years back, Dimas Aliprandi and Elton Plaster didn’t know of each other’s existence. Then they learned they had been accidentally switched …
Brazil offers haven to Iran woman in adultery case
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva offered on Saturday to provide refuge to a woman who has been sentenced to death in Iran following …
Germany: Memorial service for Love Parade victims
Thousands of grief-stricken mourners watched in tears on Saturday as rescue workers lit one white candle for every one of the 21 people crushed …
Death toll in Pakistani floods surges past 800
The death toll in the massive flooding in Pakistan surged past 800 as floodwaters receded Saturday in the hard-hit northwest, an official said. …
Report: Mexican police rescue kidnapped reporters
A Mexican TV network says police have rescued two reporters kidnapped by drug traffickers five days ago.
Russian police arrest Kremlin opponent at rally
Russian police arrested a leading Kremlin opponent and dozens of fellow activists Saturday at a demonstration demanding freedom of assembly.
Afghan official: 3 die in Kunduz suicide bombing
A former militia commander who supported the Afghan government has been killed along with two others in a suicide bombing in northern Afghan …
Russia sends army to battle deadly wildfires
Russia sent the army on Saturday to battle wildfires that have killed at least 28 people and were threatening dozens of towns and villages. Thick …