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Brazil Police Arrest Iranian Man Suspected of Terror Ties

VOA News Brazilian police have arrested an Iranian national suspected of having connections with terrorism in the city of Chui, in Rio Grand do Sul, southern region of Brazil. Pouria Paykani had been monitored by the federal police and the Brazilian Intelligence Agency since July 15. Local reports say a warrant for his arrest and […]readmore

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Portugal’s Guterres Leads Race for Next UN Chief

Margaret Besheer UNITED NATIONS—Portugal’s former prime minister Antonio Guterres is holding on to his lead in the race to become the United Nation’s next secretary-general. The U.N. Security Council held a second round of “straw polls” – informal ballots – on Friday, and diplomats with knowledge of the results said Guterres topped the pack of […]readmore

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Report: Arab, Kurd Fighters Take IS Stronghold in Syria

VOA News A coalition of Arab and Kurdish fighters is reported to have taken «almost complete control» of a strategic northern Syrian city that was a stronghold of the Islamic State group. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says the Syrian Democratic Forces, or SDF – which includes Arab and Kurdish fighters – seized […]readmore

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Top 5 Songs for Week Ending Aug. 6

Ray McDonald We’re paying tribute to the five most popular songs in the Billboard Hot 100 Pop Singles chart, for the week ending August 6, 2016. It’s a special week, because not only does the number one slot change hands, it goes to a first-time winner. Number 5: The Chainsmokers & Daya «Don’t Let Me […]readmore