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Troops search for kidnappers in Nigeria
Mar 17 2007 10:23PM (CT)
PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria (AP) - Nigerian troops raided several villages on the outskirts of the country's main oil center of Port Harcourt Saturday in search of gunmen suspected in a spate of kidnappings targeting foreign oil workers, a military spokesman said.
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Zimbabwe opposition members re-arrested
Mar 17 2007 4:51PM (CT)
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AP) - Three Zimbabwean opposition activists were arrested as they tried to leave the country Saturday, including two who were allegedly beaten by police and were going to South Africa to seek medical treatment, a party official said.
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Vet's heroism recognized 64 years later
Mar 17 2007 7:15AM (CT)
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) - A New Zealand Maori trooper was posthumously honored Saturday for courage in battle during WWII _ 64 years after he was denied a top gallantry award despite a commendation signed by four commanding generals.
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