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N. Korean Nuclear Test Reveals Progress in Weapons Program

Analysts say North Korea's test of what it says is a miniaturized nuclear device is a step forward in its goal of developing a weapon capable of striking the United States.

Tunisia: UN loan and grant programme to support rural youth and women farmers

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Tijana Fares, a young farmer, attends to his crop in Khawy village, Tunisia.

Hedge Fund Manager and CPA Administrator for $40 Million Ponzi Scheme Convicted by Jury

A federal jury in Charlotte convicted certified public accountant Jonathan D. Davey, 48, of Newark, Ohio, of four criminal charges relating to an investment fraud conspiracy, announced Anne M. Tompkins, U.S. Attorney for t...

Pope Thanks Catholics, Explains Resignation

Pope Benedict XVI says he is stepping down "for the good of the church."