KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Amnesty International says Afghan women activists who are working to improve the human rights situation in their country face increased violence, including threats, sexual assault and assassinations. In a report released today, the watchdog says both the Afghan government and the international community have abandoned the activists despite the gains they […]
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Malaysia revives detention without trial
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia has revived detention without trial after its lower house passed an anti-terror law that rights groups say is a giant step backward for human rights. The government says the measures were needed after it arrested 92 Malaysians so far this year suspected of supporting the Islamic State militant group. […]
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Comeback! Duke NCAA champions
INDIANAPOLIS Over a matter of mere minutes, the youngsters at Duke grew into salty old pros. Call them freshmen. But please, do not call them kids. Led by Tyus Jones and Jahlil Okafor, Duke’s talented group of potential oneand doners played like veterans down the stretch, outscoring Wisconsin by 14 points over the final 13 […]
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Brunswick hockey athletes lead the way
BRUNSWICK Imagine your team is down 2-1 with less than 15 seconds to play in the national championship and you end up finding the back of the net to send your hockey team into overtime for a second chance. Now imagine your friend, and teammate since you were a little kid, scoring the game-winning goal […]
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Homer-happy start for Sox
PHILADELPHIA Maybe the Boston Red Sox had their ace all along. Clay Buchholz threw three-hit ball over seven innings, Hanley Ramirez and Dustin Pedroia each hit two home runs and the Red Sox beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8-0 in an interleague opener Monday. Buchholz (1-0) gave the Red Sox reason to believe they might not […]
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Newcomer Rollins lifts Dodgers, 6-3
LOS ANGELES (AP) — New addition Jimmy Rollins hit a tiebreaking, three-run homer in the eighth inning, rallying the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 6-3 victory over the re-tooled San Diego Padres in the season opener Monday. Rollins took a curtain call for his drive off Shawn Kelley (0-1). Rollins and Howie Kendrick joined the […]
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Red Sox, Porcello agree to 4- year, $82.5 million contract
BOSTON (AP) — Before he even made his first start for the Boston Red Sox, Rick Porcello decided he wanted to stay. The 26-year-old right-hander, who was acquired from Detroit in December and is scheduled to make his Red Sox debut on Wednesday, agreed to a four-year, $82.5 million contract with Boston on Monday that […]
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Nets earn big win
NEW YORK Brook Lopez dominated twin brother Robin and the shorthanded Portland frontcourt with 32 points and nine rebounds, and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Trail Blazers 106- 96 on Monday night in the only game on the NBA schedule. The Trail Blazers left LaMarcus Aldridge and others home for the makeup of a game […]
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Red Claws open playoffs tonight at Fort Wayne
PORTLAND The last month of the regular season has been one road trip after the other for the Maine Red Claws. The team finished the regular campaign with three straight road games and seven of its last nine away from home. That trend continues tonight as the Red Claws transition from the regular season into […]