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American University campus lockdown lifted

YoopyaDec 12, 2013December 31, 20230

WASHINGTON (AP) — A call from a student who spotted a man wearing a gun holster on an American University shuttle bus prompted a lockdown

Religious leaders seek calm in tense Central African Republic

YoopyaDec 12, 2013December 31, 20230

(Reuters) – Religious leaders sought reconciliation between Muslims and Christians in Central African Republic on Wednesday during a lull in violence that has killed hundreds

Celebrity tutors thrive in grade-fixated Hong Kong

YoopyaDec 12, 2013December 31, 20230

HONG KONG (AP) — When the Hong Kong school year began in September, tutor Tony Chow arranged to have his face plastered on the sides

Gridlock in the Senate, progress in the House

YoopyaDec 12, 2013June 19, 20230

WASHINGTON (AP) — A budget agreement between key Republicans and Democrats. Even President Barack Obama was on board. All without anyone threatening to repeal this

Finance watchdog approves Vatican reforms, urges bank oversight

YoopyaDec 12, 2013December 31, 20230

(Reuters) – The Vatican has made significant progress in financial reforms but still risks being used for money laundering unless it strengthens controls, a European

Kerry back to Mideast to push peace talks

YoopyaDec 12, 2013December 31, 20230

WASHINGTON (AP) — Continuing a furious pace of shuttle diplomacy aimed at securing an elusive Israeli-Palestinian peace deal by spring, U.S. Secretary of State John

Asian shares slide to 2-1/2 month low on Fed tapering anxiety

YoopyaDec 12, 2013December 31, 20230

(Reuters) – Asian shares stumbled to a 2-1/2 month low on Thursday on heightened expectations the Federal Reserve may act sooner than later to unwind

Spurned by president, EU embraces Ukraine protest

YoopyaDec 12, 2013December 31, 20230

BRUSSELS (AP) — Two weeks ago, the European Union’s foreign policy chief was at a summit in Lithuania, wooing Ukraine’s president with offers of preferential

Exclusive: Ford board aims to pin down CEO Mulally’s plans

YoopyaDec 12, 2013December 31, 20230

(Reuters) – Ford Motor Co’s board of directors plans to press Chief Executive Alan Mulally soon for a decision on his future, as speculation intensifies that he

Thai protesters resume siege of PM’s offices

YoopyaDec 12, 2013December 31, 20230

BANGKOK (AP) — Protesters in Thailand’s capital cut off electricity to the prime minister’s office compound on Thursday and demanded that police abandon the premises.