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Yael Braun-Pivet becomes first woman speaker of French parliament

France's lower house of parliament on Tuesday agreed to pick an MP from President Emmanuel Macron's coalition as the first woman speaker, despite the ruling alliance lo

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The CPC Way: The barefoot doctor

03:32 Ever heard of a "barefoot doctor?" In China, Wang Guizhen is famously known as a "barefoot doctor," as she has devoted her life to serving far-flung villages and

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Jailed Chadian ex-leader Hissene Habre has died, says Senegal

Former Chadian President Hissene Habre, who was serving a life jail term in Senegal for war crimes and crimes against humanity, has died aged 79, Senegalese Justice Minister Malick Sall said Tuesday.

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Britain bids farewell to Prince Philip

A ceremonial royal funeral is being held for Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh at St. George's Chapel in Windsor. Britain fell silent to mark the passing of Queen Elizabeth II's husband, a pivotal fig

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Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff dies in prison: AP

Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff has died at the age of 82 in a federal prison, believed to be from natural causes, AP reported.Madoff was arrested in December 2008 for running a multi-billion-dollar Ponz

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First igloo cafe opens in Kashmir's Gulmarg ski resort

(Scroll to the right to see more)An igloo cafe opened in Kashmir's Gulmarg ski resort, serving tourists hot food and drink on tables made of ice and snow. It has enough

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Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.

02:53 On U.S. civil rights leader Martin Luther King's birthday, we sat down with Virginia Ali, the owner of Ben's Chili Bowl, a business that has been serving the community since 1958

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Former UN chief Javier Perez de Cuellar dies at age 100, says son

Former UN chief Javier Perez de Cuellar died Wednesday at age 100, according to AFP citing his son.Perez De Cuellar, a Peruvian, was the fifth secretary-general of the

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U.S. restaurateur helps homeless population in DC

02:36 A Pakistani-American restaurateur is serving up something special for people in D.C.

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Canadian restaurant run by HIV-positive staff aims to smash stigma

AgroupofCanadiangourmetsishopingtosmashmisconceptionsaboutHIVtransmissiononeplateatthetimebyopeningapop-uprestaurantrunentirelybystaffinfectedwiththevirus.Locat

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South Africa's Pistorius allowed out of prison for grandmother's funeral

OscarPistorius,theSouthAfricanParalympicgoldmedalistservingasix-yearjailtermformurderinghisgirlfriend,wasallowedoutofprisononWednesdaytoattendhismaternalgrandmo