Texas governor receives suspicious mail as package incidents rise
Gov. Rick Perry's office confirmed receipt of an envelope on Wednesday with officials saying emergency responders were alerted. Similar envelopes containing suspicious powder have targeted governors' offices in several states this week, though no powder presence was confirmed in Texas.
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Six Afghan police killed in U.S. strike
U S Special Forces killed six Afghan police and wounded 13 after police fired on them during an operation against a militant commander in Qalat Zabul province. A civilian also died. Coalition officials say it was a mistaken identity incident on both sides.
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Zimbabwe cholera death toll reaches 775 with 16141 cases
The United Nations reports 775 deaths and 16141 cholera cases in Zimbabwe amid a health emergency. Officials blame a collapsing health system and unsafe water for the rapid spread of the waterborne disease.
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Greece orders jail for teen death in Athens protests
A Greek court ordered two policemen held pending trial for the death of 15-year-old Alexandros Grigoropoulos, sparking five days of riots across cities. One officer faces murder charges, the other an accomplice to murder, with no trial date set. Riot police used tear gas after protesters attacked Athens' main courthouse.
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