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Hong Kongers march in silent protest against national security laws

HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hundreds of Hong Kong people marched silently through the streets of the city on Sunday in protest of impending national security legislation to be implemented by the Chinese mainland government. FILE PHOTO: A pro-democracy protester waves a pro-independence banner during a protest at the New Town …

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NORAD fighter jets intercept Russian military aircraft off Alaska

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. F-22 stealth fighter jet rushed on Saturday to intercept four Russian reconnaissance aircraft off Alaska, said NORAD, the American and Canadian defense organization. The interception of Russian Tu-142s marks the 10th time this year that Russian military aircraft have been intercepted off Alaska, the North …

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Martin named new Irish Prime Minister vows to face deep recession

DUBLIN (Reuters) – Ireland’s parliament on Saturday elected veteran opposition leader Micheál Martin as prime minister to head the first coalition uniting the two parties that have fought for power since a civil war nearly a century ago. Taoiseach Micheal Martin, Party Leader Fianna Fail leaves the Convention Center, on …

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DNA evidence points to 8-year-old killer after 38 years

Police in Columbus, Ohio said Friday they unraveled the unsolved case about who kidnapped, sexually assaulted, and killed the 8-year-old boy, all thanks to genealogical evidence and a podcast that traces the history of the case. Investigators say that on September 20, 1982, Kelly Ann was kidnapped in the Columbus …

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