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BERLIN – A close ally of Edward Snowden has told filmmakers that Russia’s intelligence agency sought to recruit the former NSA contractor, but he declined the offer. WikiLeaks staffer Sarah Harrison says the Russian FSB intelligence security service approached Snowden while he was stuck in the transit area of Moscow’s …

ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar – Madagascar’s president named a new prime minister after months of widespread discontent at the performance of his government. President Hery Rajaonarimampianina named Air Force Gen. Jean Ravelonarivo as the new head of government late Wednesday. Ravelonarivo replaces Roger Kolo who resigned Monday along with the entire government. …

MANILA, Philippines – Police say a concrete wall at a warehouse being built in the Philippines has collapsed, killing at least 10 workers. They say five other workers were seriously injured in the collapse Monday in Guiguinto town in Bulacan province just north of Manila. A police report said the …