Chronology of News Events in 2015

Chronology of news events in 2015
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Burkina Faso Issues Arrest Warrant for Ex-Leader's Killing

Burkina Faso issues another arrest warrant for ex-security head in former leader's killing
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Burkina Faso: Intl Arrest Warrant out for Ex-Leader Compaore

Burkina Faso: Intl arrest warrant out for exiled president for killing of ex-leader Sankara
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What You Need to Know About Martin Shkreli

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Saudi Arabia Creates Islamic Bloc to Fight Terror Groups

Saudi Arabia forms 34-member Islamic alliance against terrorism; doesn't include Iran, Iraq
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Saudi Arabia Forms Islamic Counterterrorism Coalition

Saudi Arabia announces formation of 34-nation 'Islamic military alliance' to fight terrorism
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AP Count: Over 2,400 Killed in Saudi Hajj Stampede, Crush

Associated Press count: Over 2,400 pilgrims killed in Saudi hajj crush, stampede in September
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Pope Warns 'It's Now or Never' on Climate

The Latest: 6 nations call for a price to be put on carbon dioxide, to fight global warming
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The Latest: Pope Warns 'It's Now or Never' on Climate

The Latest: Pope Francis warns 'it's now or never' to come up with a climate deal
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The Latest: Obama: Business Needs Seat in Climate Efforts

The Latest: Obama: Private sector needs to be involved in climate efforts
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The Latest: All but 9 Released After Violent Paris Protests

The Latest: All but 9 people released after violent protests in Paris
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The Latest: Obama Says India Can Cut Emissions and Poverty

The Latest: Obama says India can reduce its emissions and still tackle poverty, development
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The Latest: Putin Offers Emissions Cut That Could Be a Rise

The Latest: Putin offers emissions cut, but could end up increasing current emissions
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The Latest: National Pavilions Save the World Colorfully

The Latest: Dancers, coffee, national pride on show in the colorful pavilions at Paris event
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Burkina Faso Holds 1st Vote Since Popular Uprising

Burkina Faso votes in 1st election since popular uprising toppled longtime leader
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Meeting in South Africa Views New Models for African Cities

Security, climate key topics at conference in South Africa on new models for African cities
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South Africa: Meeting Looks at New Models for African Cities

South African conference to discuss new models for African cities
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Gunmen Mercilessly Mowed Down Guests in Mali Hotel Siege

Gunmen stalked guests through Mali hotel as staff struggled to save them
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Burkina Faso Ex-Leader's Hometown Adapts to Life Without Him

Hometown of ex-Burkina Faso strongman adjusts to life without him; many remain loyal
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Polish Cargo Ship Attacked off Nigeria; 5 Abducted

Polish cargo ship attacked off coast of Nigeria; 5 crew abducted
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Burkina Faso: 'Large-Scale Attack' Thwarted Ahead of Vote

Soldiers disrupt 'large-scale attack,' arrest 13 ahead of Burkina Faso elections
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Mali President to Bestow Medals on Hotel Assault Victims

Mali president to bestow medals on the 19 killed in Bamako hotel assault
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Operator of Hotel Attacked in Mali Vows to Re-Open Soon

Operator of hotel attacked in Mali vows to re-open 'as soon as possible'
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Mali Releases Photos of Slain Gunmen in Hotel Attack

Mali releases photos of slain gunmen from hotel attack, seeking information from public
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Radical Group Identifies Gunmen Behind Mali Hotel Attack

Bamako in mourning as radical group names the gunmen behind Mali hotel attack
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New Statement Said to Identify Gunmen in Mali Attack

New statement said to identify 2 gunmen in attack on Mali hotel
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Mali Hotel Attack Aimed at Peace Talks, Say Separatists

Northern separatists say Mali hotel attack targeting their peace talks with the government
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Well Planned Mali Attack Took Advantage of Security Lapses

Al-Qaida gunmen attacked distracted Mali hotel guards in well planned operation
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Mali Forces Hunting 'More Than 3' Suspects After Attack

Official: Mali security forces hunt 'more than 3' suspects after hotel assault kills 20
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Mali Awakes to State of Emergency After Hotel Assault

Mali wakes up to state of emergency after assault on hotel in capital kills at least 20
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Gunmen Attack Hotel in Mali's Capital, Killing at Least 20

Islamic militants attack hotel in Mali's capital, killing at least 20 people
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Gunmen Attack Hotel in Mali's Capital, Killing at Least 19

Islamic militants attack hotel in Mali's capital, killing at least 19 people
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Hotel Attack in Mali's Capital Leaves at Least 19 Dead

At least 19 killed in attack, hostage siege by Islamic militants at hotel in Mali
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Hotel Attack in Mali's Capital Leaves at Least 27 Dead

At least 27 killed in attack, hostage siege by Islamic militants at hotel in Mali
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18 Bodies Found After Jihadists Attack Malian Hotel

18 bodies found after jihadists attack Malian hotel; TV reports hostages freed
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Mali, US, French Forces React After Extremists Hit Hotel

Malian, US, French forces react after Islamic extremists attack Mali hotel full of foreigners
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Islamic Extremists Attack Hotel in Mali's Capital

Islamic extremists attack hotel in Mali's capital that was full of foreigners
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Army: 3 Confirmed Dead in Attack on Mali Hotel in Capital

Mali army: 3 confirmed dead in attack on Mali hotel in capital, more than 100 hostages remain
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Radisson Hotel in Mali Attacked; 170 Hostages Taken

Gunmen attack Radisson in Bamako, Mali with grenades and guns; 170 hostages reportedly taken
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The Latest: UN Official: Wars Create Staggering Needs

The Latest: UN refugee chief: Wars have created a staggering escalation in basic needs
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The Latest: US Lawmakers Restrict Refugees From Syria, Iraq

The Latest: US lawmakers pass measures restricting the arrival of refugees from Syria, Iraq
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The Latest: Hungary's Premier Wants Tighter Migrant Controls

The Latest: Hungary's prime minister says no peace in Europe without tighter migrant controls
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The Latest: Cyprus to Take in 53 Asylum-Seekers From UK Base

The Latest: Cyprus to take in 53 asylum-seekers staying at a British military base
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The Latest: Cyprus Will Take in Asylum-Seekers From Boatload

The Latest: Cyprus will take in many asylum-seekers from group who arrived by boat last month
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4 European Nations Shut Their Borders to Economic Migrants

In a domino effect, 4 Balkan countries close borders to those fleeing poverty, trigger pileups
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The Latest: Croatia Refuses People Rejected by Slovenia

The Latest: Croatia says it won't take back people rejected by Slovenia as economic migrants
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The Latest: Slovenia Turns Back Economic Migrants

The Latest: Slovenia turns back people it considers to be economic migrants
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UN Seeks Troops for C. African Republic Before Pope Visit

UN seeks more peacekeepers for Central African Republic ahead of pope visit this month
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Rosario Dawson's Story WHERE DO YOUR CLOTHES COME FROM?

Behind the scenes with Rosario Dawson where she sources materials locally in Ghana for her ethical fashion line, Studio One Eighty Nine.
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Bob Beamon Collects 'Outstanding Olympic Performance' Award

Bob Beamon receives Olympic performance award for record-breaking long jump in 1968
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Ivory Coast President Vows to Lower Unemployment

Ivory Coast's president says he will reduce unemployment during 2nd term in office
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Trial Delayed for Former Ivory Coast President Gbagbo

International Criminal Court postpones start of trial for former Ivory Coast president Gbagbo
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Ivory Coast Election

Ivory Coast Election
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Ivory Coast President Ouattara Easily Wins Re-Election

Ivory Coast President Ouattara easily wins re-election, 5 years after violent vote aftermath
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Lions, Pride of Africa, Vanishing in West Africa

Lions, the pride of Africa, are disappearing in West Africa
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Judges Reject Call to Start Gbagbo Trial in Ivory Coast

Judges reject call to start former president Laurent Gbagbo's trial in Ivory Coast
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What's at Stake in Elections Around the World

What's at stake as voters in 9 countries go to the polls Sunday
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Ivory Coast Votes in 1st Post-Violence Election

Ivory Coast votes in first presidential race since election conflict, with divided opposition
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Ivory Coast Votes in Election Tipped to Incumbent

Ivory Coast votes in first presidential race since election conflict; President tipped to win
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Ivory Coast Voting Starts Late; President Tipped to Win

Voting starts late in Ivory Coast election where president is tipped to win re-election
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Ivory Coast Voting Starts Late; President Likely to Stay

Voting starts late in Ivory Coast election likely to see president re-elected
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Ivory Coast President the Heavy Favorite in Re-Election Bid

Facing divided opposition, Ivory Coast president is heavy favorite in re-election bid
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Ivory Coast's Militant Student Union Renounces Violence

Ivory Coast's once-violent student union tries for a peaceful makeover as vote looms
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Saudi Arabia Hajj Disaster Death Toll at Least 2,177

Associated Press count shows hajj disaster in Saudi Arabia killed at least 2,177
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Saudi Arabia Hajj Disaster Death Toll at Least 2,121

Associated Press count shows hajj disaster in Saudi Arabia killed at least 2,121
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Saudi Arabia Hajj Disaster Death Toll at Least 2,110

Associated Press count shows hajj disaster in Saudi Arabia killed at least 2,110
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Christian Evangelicals in Jerusalem Show Love for Israel

Evangelical summit in Jerusalem reflects movement's rapid growth and strong support for Israel
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Czech Court Allows Extradition of 3 Terror Suspects to US

Czech capital court approves extradition of 3 suspects to US to face terror charges
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Military in Burkina Faso Confirms Coup, Dissolves Government

Military in Burkina Faso confirms coup, installs general as leader weeks ahead of vote
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Amid Gunfire, Military in Burkina Faso Announces Coup

With gunfire in the streets, military in Burkina Faso announces a coup weeks before elections
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Ivory Coast: Opposition Says Government Arrested Protesters

Ivory Coast: Opposition coalition says government arrested demonstrators following clashes
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19 Killed in Ivory Coast Accident After 2 Buses Collide

19 killed, dozens injured in Ivory Coast accident after buses collide, police official says
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Ivory Coast Validates 10 Presidential Candidates

Ivory Coast validates 10 presidential candidates for October election
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Italy Top Court: Amanda Knox Conviction Based on Poor Case

Italy's top court says it threw out Knox conviction because no proof she was at murder scene
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Italy Top Court: Knox Conviction Was Based on Poor Case

Italy's top court says it threw out Knox conviction because no proof she was at murder scene
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7 Suspected in Mali Attacks Arrested in Ivory Coast

7 suspected jihadists arrested in Ivory Coast, handed over to Malian authorities
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US-Belgian Arrested in Sierra Leone 'Blood Diamond' Case

Aid group: Spain arrests US-Belgian businessman charged in Sierra Leone 'blood diamonds' case
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US Businessman Arrested in Sierra Leone 'Blood Diamond' Case

Aid group: Spain arrests US businessman charged in Sierra Leone 'blood diamonds' case
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Guinea's Ex-Junta Leader Blocked From Returning, Lawyer Says

Guinea's ex-junta leader blocked from returning, lawyer says
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Pint-Size Thieves Frighten Ivory Coast's Largest City

Pint-size thieves frighten Ivory Coast's largest city Abidjan, as residents plead for security
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Google Expands Low-Cost Phone Program in 6 African Countries

Google teams up with device maker Infinix to sell Android smartphone phone in Africa for $87
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Notorious Extremist Said to Head Al-Qaida West Africa Branch

Notorious extremist Belmoktar said to head al-Qaida's West Africa branch
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Guinea: Riot Police Break up Rally for Ex-Military Leader

Guinea: Riot police use tear gas to disperse rally demanding ex-military leader's return
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Hostages Held in Mali Hotel After Jihadist Attack Kills 8

Islamic extremists attack central Mali hotel with UN staff; 8 dead and hostages taken
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Hostages Held in Mali Hotel After Jihadist Attack Kills 7

Islamic extremists attack central Mali hotel with UN staff; 7 dead and hostages taken
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Hostages Held in Mali Hotel After Attacks Kill at Least 4

Islamic extremists attack central Mali hotels; 4 dead and at least 6 hostages taken
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Jihadists Attack Hotel in Central Mali, Several Dead

Islamic extremists attack hotel near army base in central Mali, several people killed
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Jihadists Attack Hotel in Central Mali

Islamic extremists attack hotel near army base in central Mali, says army
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Ivory Coast's President Submits Candidacy for 2015 Elections

Ivory Coast's president submits candidacy for October elections,
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Authorities Search for Ivory Coast Special Olympics Athlete

Authorities search for Ivory Coast Special Olympics athlete missing near Los Angeles
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2nd Ivory Coast Special Olympics Athlete Goes Missing

Another Ivory Coast Special Olympics athlete goes missing near Los Angeles
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Ivory Coast Convicts Ex-Leader's Top Security Officers

Ivory Coast court convicts top security officers for ex-leader, first lady with up to 20 years
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2 Missing Special Olympics Competitors Found Safe

2 missing Special Olympics athletes safe after separation from their teams in Los Angeles
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Special Olympics Athlete Found After Disappearing From LAX

Special Olympics athlete found after disappearing from Los Angeles airport
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Special Olympics Athlete Vanishes After Another Found Safe

Special Olympics athlete vanishes from Los Angeles airport after another is found far away
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Mali: 2 Soldiers Killed in Convoy Ambush

Mali defense official says 2 soldiers killed, 5 injured in ambush on their convoy
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Free Checkups Helping Special Olympics Athletes Stay Healthy

Thousands of Special Olympics athletes get checkups as they go for the gold of good health
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Security Checkpoint Extortion Costs Ivory Coast Millions

Extortion at Ivory Coast security checkpoints costs the country millions, rights group says
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Impact Acquire Former Chelsea Striker Didier Drogba

Montreal Impact acquire former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba in trade with Chicago Fire
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The Latest: Conte Says Facing Spain 'Very Stimulating'

The Latest: Italy coach Conte says facing Spain in World Cup qualifying 'very stimulating'
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The Latest: O'Neill Puzzled by FIFA Seeding System

The Latest: O'Neill on FIFA seeds: I'm not even sure FIFA know what sort of system they use"
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The Latest: Germany Given Relatively Comfy Qualifying Draw

The Latest: Titleholder Germany given relatively comfortable qualifying draw for 2018
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The Latest: New Zealand Grouped With Fiji, Solomons, Vanuatu

The Latest: New Zealand grouped with Fiji, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu
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The Latest: US Opens WCup Qualifying in Group With Trinidad

The Latest: US opens WCup qualifying in group with Trinidad, possibly Guatemala
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Dwight Howard Dresses Up for Marvel LIVE! at San Diego Comic-Con 2015

An inside look at the annual convention's best moments and biggest stars.
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Burkina Faso's Ex-President Charged With Treason

Burkina Faso's ex-president charged with treason over failed bid to stay in power
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West Africa Body Denounces Burkina Faso Electoral Code

West African regional body denounces Burkina Faso electoral code that excludes candidates
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Official: Mali Army Disrupts Attack Plot in Capital

Official: Mali army arrests terror network plotting attack in capital
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Ivory Coast President's Allies Charged Over Election Dispute

Ivory Coast: President's allies charged over post-election violence, activist says
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Report: Millions Leave Poverty, but Not for the Middle Class

Report: Millions leave poverty, but not for the middle class; 'uneven geography' of prosperity
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2015 FIFA Women's World Cup: Complete Tournament Results

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World Cup Field Puts Haves and Have-Nots on Display

Growing the game: World Cup field highlights challenges women's soccer faces
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US-Germany Semifinal Features World's Top Goalkeepers

World Cup semi features 2 of the world's top goalkeepers: Germany's Angerer and USA's Solo
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2015 FIFA Women's World Cup: Complete Results

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UN: Islamic State Destruction of Heritage Sites a War Crime

UNESCO: Islamic State's destruction of heritage sites could amount to war crimes
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Women's World Cup Semifinalists: US, Germany, England, Japan

Happening at the Women's World Cup: A look at semifinalists US, Germany, England, Japan
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A Look at the Teams That Made the Semifinals

Happening at the World Cup: A look at the teams in the semifinals
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Mali: Gunmen Attack Village Near Ivory Coast Border

Mali: Suspected Islamic extremists attack village near Ivory Coast border
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2015 FIFA Women's World Cup: Complete Schedule and Quarterfinal Results

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African Migrants Find Shelter in EU Heart After Hard Journey

In migrants' shoes: Africans finish epic journey to Europe, hope they'll be permitted to stay
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2015 FIFA Women's World Cup: Complete Schedule and Round of 16 Results

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World's Top 5 Teams Remain Alive Heading Into Knockout Stage

Top 5 teams remain alive heading into knockout stage of Women's World Cup
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Colombia Win Catches Women's World Cup Field's Attention

A look at what's happening at the World Cup: Colombia's upset of France puts field on guard.
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Niger: 18 Migrants Found Dead in Sahara Desert

Niger: 18 migrants found dead in Sahara desert after losing their way in a sand storm
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Three Favorites Wait for Berths to Knockout Round

Japan earns spot in knockout round while three favorites wait: A look at the Women's World Cup
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French Airport Police Detain 6-Year-Old Girl in ID Crackdown

French airport police wrongly detain 6-year-old girl in crackdown on false ID documents
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Canada's Coach Gets Ready to Face Former Team at World Cup

Waiting for Sundhage to face USA? First Herdman faces New Zealand: Happening at the World Cup
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Extremist Attack in Southern Mali Kills 2, Raises Fears

Islamic militant attack in southern Mali kills 2 people near Ivory Coast border, raises fears
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Spain: Father of African Boy Found in Suitcase Freed on Bail

Spain: Father of African boy found in suitcase by border police freed on bail, family reunited
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2015 FIFA Women's World Cup: Complete Schedule and Results

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Spain: African Boy Found in Suitcase Reunited With Mother

Spain: African boy found in a suitcase by border police is reunited with his mother
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Spain: Boy Found in Suitcase Reunited With Mother

Spain: African boy found in suitcase by border police reunited with mother
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It's Here: US Gets World Cup Underway Against Australia

Bring on the Americans: A look at what's happening in the Women's World Cup
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