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Mitch Albom Is Among Group of American Volunteers Rescued From Haiti
A mission led by a United States congressman rescued the author Mitch Albom and several other Americans from Haiti early
Dozens of Migrants Die After Their Boat Deflates in Mediterranean Off Libya
A European humanitarian aid group said on Thursday that about 50 migrants died after their small boat deflated during an
U.S. Approves $500 Million for Bahrain Oil Project, Despite Opposition
A federal bank that finances projects overseas voted Thursday to put $500 million toward an oil and gas project in