Wednesday, February 6, 2013

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5 dead after powerful quake strikes in South Pacific


Five people are killed after a tsunami hit the Solomon Islands in the South Pacific. The tsunami was caused by an 8.0 magnitude earthquake. The local airport and near by villages had the most damage. 



French troops kill 'hundreds' of Islamist fighters in Mali


Hundreds of Islamist fighters have been killed by French troops in the past month. In March, France is planing on leaving out of Mali and have African forces take over. Sandstorms have kept France from progressing through the country.   



UK lawmakers approve same-sex marriage in first vote


On Tuesday UK became closer to legalizing same sex marriage. A vote of 400-175 passing the second reading but there are more votes it needs to pass. There are 76 country's that say it is a crime and in 5 of thoughts the death penalty is enforced.   

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