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S. African savings clubs brace against bad times

NHLAZUKA, South Africa - Fano Ephraim Mtshali hasn't held a steady job since 1998 and claws out a living for himself, his two children and his eight orphaned nieces and nephews by growing vegetables. More »

Russian navy saves Dutch ship from Somali pirates

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - The Russian navy helped foil an attack by Somali pirates on a Dutch container ship in the dangerous Gulf of Aden, a maritime watchdog said Wednesday. More »