Mali's military government has started seizing gold stocks of the Canadian mining company Barrick as part of a legal battle over the share of revenue owed to the West African state, according to an internal Barrick letter seen by The Associated Press. … [Read more...] about Mali seizes 3 tons of gold from Canadian company Barrick amid dispute over share of revenue
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India’s Modi marks opened a strategic tunnel in disputed Kashmir
India's prime minister marked Monday the opening of a tunnel in the northeast of disputed Kashmir that will grant all-year accessibility to a town that is isolated by heavy snow each winter. … [Read more...] about India’s Modi marks opened a strategic tunnel in disputed Kashmir
The Nats’ international scouting director wasn’t born in a ballpark. But close enough.
Victor Rodriguez is tasked with stabilizing Washington’s inconsistent international scouting record. He will make his first major public imprint when international free agency opens Wednesday. … [Read more...] about The Nats’ international scouting director wasn’t born in a ballpark. But close enough.
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CBP continues minding the border, makes major drug bust
"U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers at the Pharr International Bridge intercepted $21.2 million in methamphetamine concealed within a shipment manifested as tomatillos," the OFO advised in a report released Saturday. … [Read more...] about CBP continues minding the border, makes major drug bust