Aug. 25, 2013 / 9:59 AM

Yemeni air force bus targeted in bombing

SANAA, Yemen, Aug. 25 (UPI) -- At least one person was killed and others were injured in an explosion on a Yemeni military bus heading to Daylami Air Base, officials said.

An explosive device had been attached to the bottom of the bus, the Yemen News Agency reported.

CNN said at least one person was killed and 24 others were injured. Interior ministry officials initially said that 10 people had died and 14 more injured in the incident.

U.N. says desperately needed food aid, medicines, yet to reach people of Gaza

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U.N. says desperately needed food aid, medicines, yet to reach people of Gaza

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North Korean human rights a global issue, speakers tell U.N. General Assembly

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North Korean human rights a global issue, speakers tell U.N. General Assembly

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Britain, EU issue sweeping sanctions targeting Russia's shadow fleet of oil tankers

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EU lifts sanctions on Syria in support of war-torn country's recovery

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Motorcycle-riding gunmen kill 2 aides to Mexico City's mayor

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Motorcycle-riding gunmen kill 2 aides to Mexico City's mayor

May 20 (UPI) -- Two men on a motorcycle shot and killed Ximena Guzman and Jose Munoz at the Chabacano Metro station in Mexico City Monday morning before fleeing.

Nicolás Maduro's Venezuela functions as international criminal organization, report finds

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WHO member states adopt historic agreement to collaborate on pandemic prevention

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WHO member states adopt historic agreement to collaborate on pandemic prevention

May 20 (UPI) -- The World Health Organization announced Tuesday it has officially adopted the first-ever "Pandemic Agreement," just as the United States said it is leaving the organization.

Study warns of 'catastrophic' sea-level rise even if Paris Climate goals are met

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Study warns of 'catastrophic' sea-level rise even if Paris Climate goals are met

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Honda to cut back on EV investment due to dissatisfaction in the market

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Honda to cut back on EV investment due to dissatisfaction in the market

May 20 (UPI) -- The Honda Motor Company announced Tuesday it will cut back on its previous investment plan for electric vehicle technology in response to its disappointment in the growth of the EV market.

At least six people injured in Russian strikes on central, northern and eastern Ukraine

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At least six people injured in Russian strikes on central, northern and eastern Ukraine

May 20 (UPI) -- Russian strikes against targets across central and eastern Ukraine overnight injured at least six people, five of them passengers on a bus hit in the southern city of Kherson.