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Egyptians who overpowered pirates return home

SUEZ, Egypt - A group of Egyptian fishermen who were kidnapped by pirates off the Somali coast four months ago and managed to overpower their captors sailed home to a hero's welcome on Sunday, but some details of their dramatic escape remained a mystery. More »

Second black candidate emerges in Russian district

MOSCOW - A second candidate of African descent announced he'll run for head of a rural district in southern Russia, election officials said on Monday, making for an unusual slate in a country with deeply ingrained racism. More »


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