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KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) – Afghan peace negotiator Fawzia Koofi says her nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize demonstrates global support for the women of Afghanistan amid historic talks between the country’s warring sides.
One of four women representing the Afghan government, Koofi has been sitting down at the negotiating table …
ROME (AP) — The United Nations’ World Food Program on Friday won the Nobel Peace Prize for its efforts to combat hunger and food insecurity in regions of conflict and hardship around the globe.
The Rome-based organization provided assistance to almost 100 million people in 88 countries around the world …
BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — A 75-year-old French aid worker held hostage for four years by Islamic extremists in Mali arrived Friday in France — and says she wants to return to her aid work with malnourished children despite the ordeal.
Relatives enveloped Sophie Petronin in a huge embrace after she …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – A federal judge has denied a motion to extend voter registration in Florida even though a computer meltdown on the final day of registration might have prevented thousands of potential voters from taking part in November’s presidential election.
In a 29-page ruling on Friday morning, …
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) – Turkish Cypriots vote Sunday to choose a leader who’ll explore, with rival Greek Cypriots, whether there’s enough common ground left for a deal to end the island’s decades of ethnic division.
Analysts predict a race between leftist incumbent Mustafa Akinci, center-left CTP party leader Tufan Erhurman …
