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Frizzy-haired, smaller-headed orangutan may be new great ape

The Associated Press A remote population of frizzy-haired orangutans on the Indonesian island of Sumatra seems to be…

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Scientists discover hidden chamber in Egypt’s Great Pyramid

The Associated Press CAIRO  — Scientists have found a hidden chamber in Egypt’s Great Pyramid of Giza, the…

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Runaway 7-year-old girl sneaks onto plane at Geneva airport

The Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — A runaway 7-year-old girl slipped through security checks at Geneva’s airport and…

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WWI Australian battle re-enacted in Israel on centennial

The Associated Press BEERSHEBA, Israel — A century to the day after Australian troops broke through Ottoman defenses…

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Syrian government shelling kills 11, hits school

The Associated Press BEIRUT — At least 11 civilians were killed and a school day violently interrupted amid…

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Killing of Maltese journalist silences anti-corruption voice

The Associated Press San Anton school children light candles as a sign of respect during a rally to…

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19 dead, more than 30 wounded in Mogadishu hotel blast

The Associated Press MOGADISHU, Somalia — A suicide car bomb exploded outside a popular hotel in Somalia’s capital…

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Saudi crown prince favors extending OPEC production limits

The Associated Press Saudi Arabia’s crown prince says his country supports extending an agreement by major oil producers…

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Activists accused of aiding terror groups on trial in Turkey

The Associated Press ISTANBUL — Eleven human rights activists, including two from Amnesty International, went on trial Wednesday…

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Japanese defense minister sounds alarm on North Korea

The Associated Press CLARK, Philippines — Japan’s defense minister asserted Monday that North Korea’s nuclear and ballistic missile…