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Threat closes U.S. consulate in Nigeria
Jun 17 2005 3:28PM (CT)
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) - The United States closed its consulate in the Nigerian city of Lagos after receiving a "terrorist threat" by telephone, a U.S. military official said Friday. The move prompted Britain, Germany, Italy and Russia to close their nearby diplomatic missions.
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Peacekeeper opposes withholding support
Jun 17 2005 1:09PM (CT)
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - The U.N.'s top peacekeeping official backs many reform proposals spelled out in a bill before Congress, but says withholding support if the goals aren't met would only punish countries in dire need of help.
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Ethiopia frees 336 detained during unrest
Jun 17 2005 12:08PM (CT)
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) - Ethiopia has freed 336 prisoners seized in a crackdown after clashes with police over elections left 36 people dead, officials said Friday.
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Medicinal plant from Asia fights malaria
Jun 17 2005 1:55AM (CT)
PATANDI VILLAGE, Tanzania (AP) - Atanasia Vincent Moshia stands proudly next to the knee-high plants she's growing to fight two African ills: malaria and poverty.
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