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Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Russia requests U.N. Security Council meeting on Ukraine

NEW YORK, Aug. 5 (UPI) -- On Tuesday, Russia requested the United Nations Security Council hold an emergency session on Ukraine. The meeting was expected to be held later in the day. Russia's ambassador to the U.N., Vitaly Churkin, explained that the meeting was being called to discuss "the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Nelson Mandela's ex-wife seeks control of childhood home

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Aug. 5 (UPI) -- Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, an ex-wife of former South African President Nelson Mandela, has issued a legal claim on his childhood home in Qunu. Madikizela-Mandela was married to Mandela from 1958 until their divorce in 1996. Mandela was imprisoned for his... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, August 4, 2014

U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit underway in Washington, D.C.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (UPI) -- The U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit began Monday in Washington, D.C. and will conclude on Wednesday. Bringing together nearly 50 leaders from across the African continent, it is being hailed by the White House as "the largest event any U.S. President has held with African... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, August 3, 2014

Toledo, Ohio: Do not drink, do not boil water

TOLEDO, Ohio, Aug. 3 (UPI) -- Ohio Gov. John Kasich declared a state of emergency for residents living in and around Toledo, Ohio, after a harmful toxin was found in the water supply. Some 400,000 people living in Toledo and surrounding towns and counties were told not to drink, not even boil, tap... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, August 2, 2014

Senate passes VA, highway bills, heads to recess

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 (UPI) -- The Senate passed two key pieces of legislation in a late night session Thursday, sending a fix for the Department of Veterans Affairs and a highway funding patch to the president for signature, while a measure to address the border crisis failed. After efforts from... Sign in to see full entry.

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