Sacramento policemen won't face charges in killing of unarmed black man

Two Sacramento policemen who shot and killed an unarmed black man in a dark backyard last year will not be charged criminally in the case, the county prosecutor said on Saturday, citing what she said was their legitimate fear that the suspect was shooting at them.

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Flight data recorder recovered from fatal Texas cargo plane crash

Investigators have recovered the flight data recorder from a cargo plane that crashed on Feb. 23 in Texas, killing all three people on board, the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board said on Sunday.

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Syrian jihadists attack army posts to avenge civilian deaths

Jihadist insurgents launched attacks against Syrian army posts in northwestern Syria on Sunday, which they said killed at least 25 soldiers and injured others to avenge civilian casualties during a recent escalation of army shelling.

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Yemen crisis: UK's Hunt warns Hudaydah deal 'could die within weeks'

British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt urges both sides to pull their forces out of Hudaydah.

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Fespaco: Banned lesbian love story Rafiki wins award

Africa's largest film festival awards Samantha Mugatsia for her banned depiction of a lesbian character.

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Algeria's Bouteflika to call for elections within one year if re-elected: campaign manager

Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika will call for elections within one year to replace him if is re-elected in elections in April, his campaign manager said on Sunday.

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Algeria's Bouteflika declares re-election bid despite mass protests

Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has submitted official papers confirming he will seek re-election next month, Ennahar TV said on Sunday, despite mass protests against the 82-year-old extending his 20-year rule.

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Algerian president's campaign manager arrives at constitutional council: witness

Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika's campaign manager arrived on Sunday at the constitutional council in Algiers responsible for collecting the papers of candidates for the April 18 presidential election, a Reuters witness said.

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Islamic State deploys car bombs in defense of last enclave

Islamic State unleashed car bombs against the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) assaulting Baghouz, in a last-ditch effort to stave off defeat in its final patch of territory, fighters from the U.S.-backed force said on Sunday.

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Candidates in Algerian election must submit papers in person: commission

All candidates in the Algerian presidential election must submit their candidacy papers in person, Abdelwahab Derbal, the head of the election commission said on Sunday.

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New best story on Hacker News: Square Inc. Co-Founder Tristan O’Tierney Dies at 35

Square Inc. Co-Founder Tristan O’Tierney Dies at 35
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Martina Navratilova sorry for transgender 'cheat' language as she re-enters debate

The debate over whether transgender women should compete in female sport continues - with Martina Navratilova saying sorry for using the term "cheat".

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Man and dog snowbound in Oregon survive on taco sauce

Jeremy Taylor and his dog Ally were trapped for five days after getting caught in heavy snow.

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Algerian protests swell on day Bouteflika declares re-election bid

Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has submitted official papers confirming he will seek re-election, Ennahar TV said on Sunday, despite mass protests against the move.

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In call with Pakistan's Khan, UK's May urges action on terrorist groups

British Prime Minister Theresa May emphasized the importance of Pakistan taking action against all terrorist groups in a call with Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday, May's office said.

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Shamima Begum: What was life like for the IS couple in Syria?

The husband of Shamima Begum discusses life with his bride living under Islamic State rule.

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Protests swell in Algeria on day Bouteflika due to declare re-election bid

Tens of thousands of protesters rallied anew in cities around Algeria on Sunday to demand President Abdelaziz Bouteflika step down just as he was due to declare his bid for a fifth term in April elections, witnesses and residents said.

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Egyptian military court upholds jail sentence of former anti-graft chief: lawyer

An Egyptian military court has rejected an appeal by a former anti-corruption chief and opposition figure against his five-year prison sentence for spreading false news harmful to the military, his lawyer said on Sunday.

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Donald Trump: US House committee seeks proof of obstruction and abuse

A committee seeks documents on alleged obstruction of justice and abuse of power by the president.

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Protests swell in Algeria on day Bouteflika due to submit re-election bid

Tens of thousands of protesters rallied in cities around Algeria on Sunday to demand President Abdelaziz Bouteflika step down just as he was due to declare his bid for a fifth term in April elections, witnesses and residents said.

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