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137 school children kidnapped by gunmen in Nigeria released, undergoing ‘psychosocial counseling,’ official says
At least 137 school children who were kidnapped by armed gunmen in Nigeria earlier this month have been released, the governor of Nigeria’s Kaduna state Uba Sani confirmed in a TV interview aired on Sunday.
Indonesian presidential election - Ex-army strongman leader claims victory
A former army general with a controversial past has claimed victory in Indonesia’s presidential election.
Kenya: Marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum and coach killed in road accident
Current marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum and his coach Gervais Hakizimana died in a road accident Sunday night outside the Rift Valley town of Eldoret, Kenyan police confirmed.
More than 120 killed by raging wildfires in Chile as authorities warn toll will rise
Devastating wildfires tearing through swaths of Chile have killed more than 120 people, authorities said Monday, as they warned that the death toll was set to rise.Devastating wildfires tearing through swaths of Chile have killed more than 120 people, authorities said Monday, as they warned that the death toll was set to rise.
Thailand - Parachute fails - British BASE jumper falls to death from condominium
A British BASE jumper has died in Thailand after his parachute failed to open when he launched off an apartment building, local police told CNN.