Mandela in serious but stable condition at hospital
South Africa's former president Nelson Mandela, 94, is in serious but stable condition after admission for a recurring lung infection. A statement from President Zuma's office says Mandela's condition deteriorated early Saturday and he was moved to a Pretoria hospital for expert care.
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Turkey rejects early elections amid nationwide protests
Ankara police dispersed thousands with tear gas and water cannons as protests against Prime Minister Erdogan's government enter a second week. The ruling party dismissed calls for elections and blamed the opposition while noting at least three deaths and widespread injuries from the demonstrations.
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Chinese Firm Advances Nicaragua Canal Plan
HK Nicaragua Canal Development Investment Co. Ltd. works with Nicaragua to build a Pacific to Atlantic canal. Experts project 11 years to complete, cost around 40 billion dollars, and 130 miles of waterway dig. Proponents say 40,000 jobs and a potential doubling of per capita GDP amid a 100 year concession.
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Insider attack hits U S trainers in Afghanistan
In Paktika province an Afghan soldier in uniform killed three U S trainers after an argument at an army base. A second Afghan was arrested as a probe begins. An Italian soldier died and three were wounded in a separate grenade attack in Farah province as Taliban claimed responsibility.
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Houston nonprofit gives away firearms to single women and residents
In Oak Forest Houston, the Armed Citizen Project trains and equips residents with free shotguns, starting with single women. The group plans expansion to 15 cities, citing crime deterrence while critics warn more guns may raise deaths. Founder Kyle Coplen oversees training at Shiloh Shooting.
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Pakistan summons U.S. envoy over drone strike
Pakistan's new government summoned U.S. Embassy Charge d Affaires Richard Hoagland to protest a drone strike near the Afghan border that reportedly killed seven militants. The move signals Nawaz Sharif's intent to press Washington on drone policy while seeking broader domestic and regional space.
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Santa Monica killings tied to premeditated rampage
Police say a heavily armed gunman planned a Friday attack that began with domestic violence and ended with a college library shooting where he was killed by officers. Officials note the suspect targeted his own family first, with his father and brother among the initial victims, as investigators probe motives amid a sprawling crime scene and a house fire related to the case.
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