Strong earthquake shakes East Africa
NAIROBI, (Reuters): A STRONG earthquake shook East Africa yesterday in the Lake Tanganyika region frightening people from Congo to Kenya, but causing little damage, according to initial reports.
Gay couples register for partnership ceremonies in Britain
LONDON (AP): GAY COUPLES in Britain began registering for civil partnerships yesterday as a law took effect giving them many of the same legal rights as married heterosexuals.
Chavez lawmakers claim victory after Congress vote
CARACAS, Venezuela, (Reuters): LAWMAKERS LOYAL to Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said yesterday they had won all 167 seats in the National Assembly, after only about one-fourth of eligible voters participated in an election...
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