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- Free Meals Available for Children Not Participating in Summer Camps
Several schools across the territory will soon be serving as sites for the USDA Food Service Program, which offers free…
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On Wednesday, June 5, Gov. John deJongh Jr. presented a radio address outlining the economic problems facing the territory and proposing legislation to deal with it.
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Blast hits military site in Syrian port city
State media says a "technical error" caused explosion near Latakia, leading to injury of six people.
Flood death toll in Indian hilly states climb
At least 130 people killed and thousands displaced after torrential rains devastate two states in northern India.
Attack targets UN compound in Somali capital
Loud explosion followed by sustained gunfire at main UN office in Mogadishu, as authorities battle armed gunmen.
Zimbabwe 'cattle bank' promises easy credit
Banks allow rural poor to deposit cattle as collateral for cash as industry taps into husbandry sector worth $1bn.
Huge protests sweep Brazil for second night
President acknowledges demonstrators' grievances as thousands hold rallies over poor governance, high prices and graft.
Afghanistan suspends security talks with US
President's office announces suspension, saying the US has been "inconsistent in statement and action" over Taliban.
Global refugee numbers at 19-year high
UN's refugee agency says 45.2 million people remain displaced from their homes due to worldwide conflicts.
Attack on Al Jazeera cameramen condemned
Turkish Journalists' Association calls on officials to investigate Monday's assault on two cameramen in Istanbul.
Suicide bomber strikes Yemen town
Defence ministry says several people killed after suicide attacker targets market in Saada in north of country.
China executes ex-official for raping minors
Former official of the Communist Party's Yongcheng branch executed after being convicted of raping 11 underage girls.
Taliban 'kill US troops' after peace moves
Group claims responsibility for attack in Afghanistan, hours after Washington said it would start direct talks.
US to hold direct peace talks with Taliban
White House announcement coincides with opening of political office by Afghan anti-government group in Qatari capital.
US House passes measure restricting abortion
Republican-sponsored symbolic legislation limiting abortion to first 20 weeks after conception faces presidential veto.
Scores detained in Turkey police swoop
Interior minister says 85 arrested in police raids across cities following two weeks of anti-government protests.
G8 calls for urgent Syria peace conference
Leaders back peace talks "as soon as possible" and call for pact on transitional government "formed by mutual consent".
Mali signs ceasefire deal with Tuareg rebels
Deal would pave way for army and civilian administrators to return to rebel-held region before planned polls next month.
Torrential rains devastate north Indian state
Death toll rises to 64 as army scrambles to rescue thousands stranded due to flooding and landslides.
Stuntwoman sues News Corp over hacking
Stunt double for Oscar-winning actress Angelina Jolie accuses Rupert Murdoch's media company of hacking into her phone.
Protest rallies held in Brazil's major cities
Demonstrations against rising costs of public transport and 2014 World Cup reflect anger over government policies.
NSA chief defends US spying programme
General Keith Alexander says electronic surveillance helped thwart more than 50 attacks since September 11, 2001.