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Libya’s Eastern Forces Seize Turkish-Crewed Ship
Libya?s Benghazi-based forces claimed they seized a ship with Turkish crew members, as tensions in the eastern Mediterranean continue to rise over a contentious maritime border deal.
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Spain Dishes Out $2.43 Billion in Bumper Christmas Lottery
The lucky holders of ticket number 26590 struck it rich in Spain on Sunday when they won the top prize in the nation?s bumper Christmas lottery.
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Fitts, Ford Lead Saint Mary’s to 68-63 Win Over Nevada
Malik Fitts and Jordan Ford combined to score 31 of their 44 points in the second half and Saint Mary’s used a late 12-2 run to beat Nevada 68-63 on Saturday night at the Al Attles Classic.
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Notre Dame Fire Wakes the World Up to Dangers of Lead Dust
It took a blaze that nearly destroyed Paris? most famous cathedral to reveal a gap in global safety regulations for lead, a toxic building material found across many historic cities.
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India Prime Minister Addresses Rally as Protest Deaths Climb
Clashes continued Sunday between Indian police and protesters angered by a new citizenship law that excludes Muslims, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi used a rally for his Hindu nationalist party to defend the legislation, accusing the opposition of pushing the country into a ?fear psychosis.'
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Afghan President Wins 2nd Term in Preliminary Vote Count
Afghanistan’s election commission said the president has won a second term, earning 50.64% of a preliminary vote count announced Sunday, but his opponents can still challenge the result.
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No Injuries as Freight Train Derails Near Harpers Ferry Park
A freight train derailed as it crossed the Potomac River near Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, sending two cars into the water and damaging a footbridge that is part of the Appalachian Trail.
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Adam Scott Wins Australian PGA
Adam Scott sealed his first tournament win in almost four years Sunday when he shot 3-under 69 to win the Australian PGA Championships by two shots.
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Philippine Troops Rescue 2 Indonesians Held by Militants
Philippine forces rescued two of three Indonesian hostages Sunday after a gunbattle with their captors from the Muslim militant group Abu Sayyaf in the southern jungles, a regional military commander said.
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Pietrangelo Scores Twice as Blues Top Sharks 5-2
Alex Pietrangelo scored twice in the third period, Jake Allen had 34 saves and the St. Louis Blues beat the San Jose Sharks 5-2 Saturday night in a rematch of last season?s Western Conference finals.
