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Suicide bomber kills 47 in Nigeria school massacre

November 11, 2014 in International

KANO, Nigeria (AFP) — A suspected Boko Haram suicide bomber disguised in school uniform killed 47 students in north-east Nigeria yesterday in one of the worst attacks against schools teaching a so-called Western curriculum. The explosion ripped through an all-boys school in Potiskum just as students...

Two dead after cannibal attack in Britain

November 07, 2014 in International

LONDON, (AFP) - A woman was murdered in an "act of cannibalism" and her suspected attacker died after he was tasered by police at a British hotel, the BBC reported on Thursday. Police said a murder investigation was underway after the death of the 22-year-old woman...

Guam votes for medical marijuana

November 06, 2014 in International

HAGATNA, Guam (AFP) - Voters in the Pacific territory of Guam have backed legalising medical marijuana, despite opposition from governor Eddie Calvo, early results from a referendum showed Wednesday. About 56 percent of islanders were in favour of the move, according to preliminary results from the...

US capital votes to legalize marijuana

November 05, 2014 in International

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) - Voters in the US capital backed legalizing marijuana Tuesday, in a symbolic victory for campaigners aiming to build on two states' 2012 decision to allow weed for recreational purposes. Washington DC approved the measure by 64 percent in favor and...