By MIRIAM JORDAN and BEN KESLING Armed with foreign birth certificates, school records and proof they have grown up in the US, tens of thousands of young illegal immigrants across the country applied Wednesday to a program that could allow them to … What substance? Campaign attacks get nastier than ever - CBS News
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Key Pakistan air base under attack: officials
Militant gunmen attacked a key Pakistani air force base before dawn Thursday, sparking an intense exchange of fire, officials said. Gunmen attack Pakistan air base: air force
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) – A Pakistan air force official said gunmen attacked and entered an air force base in central Pakistan early on Thursday, calling the attackers “terrorists”. Security guards and the attackers were exchanging intense gunfire nearly three hours after the assault began at Minhas base in Punjab province, the official said. “Terrorists” is the term Pakistani authorities use to describe militant groups such as the Taliban who are seeking to topple the U.S.-backed government. (Reporting by Sheree Sardar; Writing by Michael Georgy; Editing by John Mair)
Zuma urges Zimbabwe political reforms ahead of polls
HARARE (Reuters) – South African President Jacob Zuma on Wednesday urged Zimbabwe’s rival leaders to speed up political reforms seen as critical to avoiding another violent and disputed election, but President Robert Mugabe signaled he would not be pushed into endorsing a new constitution already accepted by his foes. Speaking to journalists after a series of meetings with Mugabe and his rival, Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai, Zuma said there was some progress on a new constitution, but minor hitches remained. …
Israel suspects rocket fire caused explosions near Egypt border
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Two explosions shook a southern Israeli city near Egypt on Wednesday, and the military suspected a cross-border rocket attack though searches have thus far turned up no evidence. The blasts took place in the town of Eilat after darkness fell. Tensions have been running high in neighboring Sinai where Egyptian troops have mounted a sweep after a deadly August 5 attack on a security post by militants who then stormed Israel’s border. There were no reported casualties in Wednesday’s incident. …
Hodgson pleased with progress of England kids
England manager Roy Hodgson believes the signs for the future are bright after handing debuts to several young prospects in Wednesday's 2-1 victory against Italy in the Swiss capital. Michael Jackson's father drops wrongful death lawsuit against singer's former doctor
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Michael Jackson’s father has dropped a wrongful death lawsuit filed against the former doctor who was convicted of causing the singer’s death.
Barrick Gold considers sale of Africa stake: FT
LONDON (Reuters) – Canada’s Barrick Gold , the world’s largest gold producer, has been exploring a sale of its 74 percent stake in African Barrick, the Financial Times reported on Thursday. An offer for Barrick’s stake in African Barrick, Tanzania’s largest gold producer, could prompt a full takeover, according to people familiar with the matter cited by the newspaper. One person with knowledge of the discussions, cited by the FT, suggested that Zijin Mining Group, the Chinese copper and gold miner, had indicated a preliminary interest in African Barrick. …
About 60 dead in Congo mine accident: radio report
KINSHASA (Reuters) – About 60 miners died when a shaft in which they were working collapsed in a remote part of northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a UN-backed radio station said on Wednesday. The miners were 100 meters underground when the accident occurred on Monday in Mambasa territory in Orientale Province, Radio Okapi reported on its website. Authorities in the Central African nation were not immediately available to comment. Mining companies AngloGold Ashanti and Randgold operate in the region, which is known to be rich in tin and gold. …
Brazil to invest $65 billion in roads, railways
Brazil is investing $65.5 billion to beef up its road and rail systems as part of a bid to spur its lackluster economy.
Biggest Asian wildlife traffickers are untouchable
Squealing tiger cubs stuffed into carry-on bags. Luggage packed with hundreds of squirming tortoises, elephant tusks, even water dragons and American paddlefish. Officials at Thailand's gateway airport proudly tick off the illegally trafficked wildlife they have seized over the past two years. 
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