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World leaders gather at UN under threat from unilateralism
United Nations, Sep 23 (AP/UNB) — With rising unilateralism challenging its very existence, the United Nations convenes its annual meeting of world leaders Monday and will try once more to tackle problems together as a community of nations, addressing threats ranging from Mideast conflicts to the effects of global warming — and also encouraging the glimmer of hope over the nuclear standoff in North Korea.
Militants attack Iran military parade, killing at least 25
Tehran, Sept 23 (AP/UNB) — Militants disguised as soldiers opened fire Saturday on an annual Iranian military parade in the country's oil-rich southwest, killing at least 25 people and wounding over 60 in the deadliest terror attack to strike the country in nearly a decade.
Will Strike Bangladeshi 'Termites' Off Voters' List, Says Amit Shah
Jaipur, Sept 22 (UNB) - BJP president Amit Shah today said Bangladeshi migrants are "termites" who would soon be struck off the country's electoral rolls, reports NDTV.
Survivor found inside capsized Tanzania ferry; toll hits 167
Nairobi, Sep 22 (AP/UNB) — A survivor has been found inside a capsized Tanzanian ferry two days after the disaster on Lake Victoria, an official said Saturday, while coffins arrived for at least 167 victims and counting.
Congo reports Ebola death close to busy Ugandan border
Kinshasa, Sep 22 (AP/UNB) — A Congolese woman who refused an Ebola vaccination and then disappeared has died of the virus near the heavily traveled border with Uganda, which is preparing to begin vaccinations as needed.
Gunmen attack Iran military parade, killing at least 24
Tehran, Sep 22 (AP/UNB) — Gunmen attacked an annual Iranian military parade Saturday in the country's oil-rich southwest, killing at least 24 people and wounding 53 others, local media reported.
Fugitive New Mexico priest pleads not guilty to sex abuse
Albuquerque, Sept 22 (AP/UNB) — A fugitive priest who fled the U.S. decades ago amid allegations of child sex abuse has been returned to New Mexico to face charges after being arrested in Morocco last year, federal officials said Friday.
Shooting victim was recent immigrant from Nepal
Aberdeen, Sept 22 (AP/UNB) — A family friend says one of the victims killed in a shooting at a drugstore distribution center in Maryland was a mother of two who had recently moved to the U.S. from Nepal to try to give her kids a better life.
Funerals held for 2 women allegedly killed by border agent
Laredo, Sept 22 (AP/UNB) — Friends and family gathered for funerals in Laredo, Texas, for two of the women authorities say were killed by a Border Patrol agent who has been described as a serial killer.
Myanmar refugees evacuated from squalid Omaha apartments
Omaha, Sept 22 (AP/UNB) — About 500 refugees have been relocated from a Nebraska apartment complex after units were deemed unlivable.