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Hanoi: Chinese Ship Rams, Sinks Vietnamese Fishing Boat

Vietnam says a Chinese vessel has rammed and sunk a Vietnamese fishing boat in the disputed South China Sea, near where Beijing has placed an oil rig.

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Nigeria Military Says Location of Missing Girls Known

A top military official in Nigeria says the military knows where more than 200 schoolgirls are being held captive by Islamist militants, but says it would be difficult to use force to rescue them.

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Thai Coup Leader Says He Has Received King’s Blessing

Thailand’s coup leader Monday said the palace has endorsed his takeover of the government. The army chief who carried out the bloodless putsch last week also issued a warning about any challenges to military rule.

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Egyptians Go to Polls to Pick a New President

Egyptians go to the polls Monday and Tuesday to elect a new president.

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