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Russia Holds Large-Scale Military Exercises In Disputed Territories

Russia Holds Large-Scale Military Exercises In Disputed Territories
MOSCOW, March 5 (Reuters) - Russia's Defense Ministry said on Thursday that large-scale military exercises had started in southern Russia and in disputed territories on Russia's borders. The exercises involve over 2,000 anti-aircraft troops and 500 items of weaponry and will last until April 10, Interfax news agency reported. The Defense Ministry said the exercises were taking place in Russia's...

As We Mark International Women's Day 2015, Girls #StandUp for School

As We Mark International Women's Day 2015, Girls #StandUp for School
In one month the world will commemorate a sad anniversary. It will be a year since 219 girls were abducted from their school in Chibok, northern Nigeria, and taken into the dense forest never to be seen again despite global efforts to rescue them. Even now parents cannot be sure whether their children are dead or alive. Even now parents wake up worried their children are being abused by terrorists. And inspired...

Indonesia Rejects Australia's Offer Of Prisoner Swap To Stop Executions

 Indonesia Rejects Australia's Offer Of Prisoner Swap To Stop Executions
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Indonesian officials said Thursday they will reject an Australian offer to swap prisoners as part of a last-ditch attempt to save the lives of two Australian drug smugglers expected to face a firing squad within days. Minister of Justice and Human Rights Yasonna Laoly said prisoner swaps might be possible for other crimes in the future, but not for people sentenced to death under Indonesia's...