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Vienna names square to honor the late Nelson Mandela

VIENNA – The city of Vienna has decided to honor Nelson Mandela by naming a square after him. A city statement issued Thursday says the move recognizes Mandela’s role as an “international example for civil courage and the fight for democracy.” The “Nelson Mandela Square” will be located in a …

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Kerry to visit Saudi Arabia to confer on Yemen; US wants humanitarian 'pause' in fighting

NAIROBI, Kenya – Secretary of State John Kerry will visit Riyadh for discussions with Saudi government leaders on Wednesday and Thursday. The U.S. is pushing for a “humanitarian pause” in the fighting in Yemen that would allow much-needed food, fuel and humanitarian supplies to be delivered to the country and …

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Israel's Netanyahu completes formation of government

JERUSALEM – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday completed the formation of a new coalition government, reaching a last-minute deal with a nationalist party just before a midnight deadline. The late-night deal saved Netanyahu from the unthinkable scenario of being forced from office. But it set the stage for …

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