North Korea seeks 2 million tourists by 2020
North Korea pushes tourism as a lucrative goal under Kim Jong Un. Officials say 100,000 visitors last year mainly from China, with aims to reach 2 million by 2020. The regime promotes its socialist image, builds attractions in Pyongyang and near Mount Kumgang.
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Kerry delays return to U S after bike crash injury
U S Secretary of State John Kerry broke his right femur in a bicycle crash near Scienzier France and will remain in a Swiss hospital overnight for observation. He is in stable condition and not life threatening, with plans to fly home to Boston tomorrow after initial treatment at Geneva's HUG hospital.
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Bomb injures four in Maiduguri market blast
A blast concealed in charcoal bags wounded four at Gamboru market in Maiduguri, following a deadly attack day earlier that killed about 30 people. The Boko Haram campaign and an insurgent surge marked the city amid President Buhari moving military headquarters and ongoing security efforts.
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