10 alleged Somali pirates go on trial in Germany
The country’s first piracy trial in hundreds of years got off to a shaky start Monday, with the court struggling to get even the most basic information from 10 Somali men and youth charged with hijacking a German…
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Japan justice minister quits over jokes about job
The Japanese justice minister resigned Monday over comments that made light of his duty to respond to questioning in parliament, the latest blow to the ruling party as it struggles to keep Japan’s fragile economic recovery alive.
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Crowley’s Ridge, one of six first state parks, hosts many activities
In the beginning — for Arkansas state parks — there were six. They are still with us today, although one functions as a federal facility.
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Meet Your Neighbor
Name: Corey Lowe City of Residence: Franklinton Employment: Looking for a job. Were you born here? If not, where, and how did you end up in Washington Parish?
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