ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – South Sudan’s rebel leader says attacks by government troops on rebel-held areas could cause the failure of a peace agreement between the warring sides. Riek Machar told reporters in Ethiopia Monday that he is concerned the government is not respecting the cease-fire. Both sides agreed to …
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HARARE, Zimbabwe – A game park director says a rhino crushed a tour guide to death at a private nature reserve in Zimbabwe. Kate Travers, director of the Imire Game Park, said on Wednesday that Tafadzwa Gosho died on Monday night after he was crushed by a rhino he was …
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BRUSSELS – The European Parliament has overwhelmingly voted to strengthen a ban on the trade in seal products because they argue that the hunt on the pups is inhumane. With Tuesday’s 631-31 vote in favor with 33 abstentions the restrictions would be increased on the exemptions Inuits currently enjoy, with …
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YAOUNDE, Cameroon – Hundreds of Cameroon soldiers who served in the United Nations mission in Central African Republic have gone on strike in Cameroon’s capital for unpaid salaries. The soldiers on Wednesday marched to the prime minister’s office and national assembly. They said they will march to the defense ministry …
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CONCORD, N.C. – Charlotte Motor Speedway has replaced country singer Billy Currington as the pre-race act before next month’s All-Star race. Currington was charged Thursday with making terroristic threats and abuse of an elderly person. He was released from a Georgia jail after posting a $27,700 bond. Each of the …
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CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Brice Johnson had 19 points and a career-high 17 rebounds to help No. 12 North Carolina beat East Carolina 108-64 on Sunday. J.P. Tokoto also scored 19 points for the Tar Heels (6-2), who shot a season-best 60 percent from the floor. Kennedy Meeks added 12 …
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OHSWEKEN, Ontario – The No. 13 car belonging to the young sprint car driver who was struck and killed by three-time NASCAR champion Tony Stewart will race again this weekend. Ohsweken (ohz-WEE-kehn) Speedway race director Doug Leonard says Kevin Ward Jr.’s friend, Dylan Swiernik, will drive Ward’s car in the …
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Missouri All-American defensive end Michael Sam has publicly acknowledged that he is gay, making him potentially the first openly gay NFL player. In interviews with ESPN, The New York Times and Outsports that were all published Sunday, Sam said his teammates and coaches at Missouri have known since August. “I …
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LOS ANGELES – Blake Griffin scored 24 points, keying a decisive second-quarter burst that put the Clippers in command, and Los Angeles beat the Charlotte Bobcats 106-84 on Tuesday night to improve to 23-6 at home. Matt Barnes added 17 points off the bench, Caron Butler had 16 points, DeAndre …
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KENT, Wash. – John Force raced to his 150th No. 1 qualifying position in Funny Car on Saturday in the NHRA Northwest Nationals. The 65-year-old Force had a pass of 4.057 seconds at 307.86 mph in his Ford Mustang Funny Car on the final run of the day at for …
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