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WILD NATURE 2 days ago

Only two chicks survive as colony of 40,000 penguins suffer breeding tragedy

A colony of about 40,000 Adélie penguins in Antarctica suffered a “catastrophic breeding event” after French scientists discovered only two chicks survived at the start of the year -- the second time in the past four years the population has been ravished by starvation, reported The Guardian.

Africa 33 mins ago

US condemns 'cowardly' attack in Somalia's capital

Reacting to a truck bomb in Somalia's capital that killed at least 53 people Saturday, the U.S. government has joined a group of nations in condemning the attack.

POLITICS 4 hrs ago

Trump too tough on Iran, North Korea, Clinton says

With his tough talk and hardline stances on Iran and North Korea, President Donald Trump could damage America’s credibility abroad – and even provoke a nuclear-arms race in East ...

Faith 7 hrs ago

The forgotten Christians of Nigeria -- faithful while enduring incredible persecution

Nigerian Christians are remarkable. Tough, charismatic, and possessed of an irrepressible joy, no one could ever conquer a people of such spirit.

The Americas 7 hrs ago

Haqqani captors killed child, raped wife, Canadian ex-hostage says

After landing in Canada with his family Friday night, Canadian ex-hostage Joshua Boyle told reporters some frightening news about his family's ordeal in Afghanistan.

 

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Iran 7 hrs ago

Newt Gingrich: 'Death to America' -- Why Trump's Iran policy is right

In my experience, dictators and revolutionary movements mean exactly what they say. In this case, the Iranians would like to destroy both America and Israel.

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VIDEO 17 hrs ago

At least 20 killed after truck bomb explosion in Somalia

Police say people are trapped under rubble of what was once a hotel.

World 18 hrs ago

Hertha Berlin soccer players kneel before game in solidarity with NFL players

Hertha Berlin, a German soccer club, kneeled before its game Saturday in solidarity with NFL players in the U.S.

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VIDEO 18 hrs ago

Joshua Boyle speaks out after five years in captivity

Family arrives in Canada after being held in Afghanistan; Kitty Logan shares details.

Africa 19 hrs ago

Huge explosion from truck bomb rattles Somalia capital, at least 20 killed

A huge explosion from a truck bomb rattled Somalia’s capital Saturday, killing at least 20 people and injuring more than a dozen.

North Korea 22 hrs ago

It’s time to deploy US ships off North Korea to knock out missiles when they’re launched

We need to be prepared to defend against new North Korean missile launches – and there is a way to do this short of full-scale war.

World 1 day ago

Cargo plane crashes in sea off Ivory Coast after takeoff

A cargo plane crashed into the Atlantic Ocean near the international airport in Abidjan, killing four crew members and injuring six others, an Ivory Coast official said Saturday.

isis 1 day ago

ISIS fighters surrender in Syria, others killed in Afghanistan

Around 100 fighters from the Islamic State group have surrendered since Friday in Raqqa, with the Syrian city said to be on the brink of falling to a U.S.-led coalition.

The Americas

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The Americas

Haqqani captors killed child, raped wife, Canadian ex-hostage says

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Joshua Boyle speaks out after five years in captivity

World

Sears Canada granted OK to liquidate remaining stores

The Americas

Venezuela extends expired passports for two years amid paper and ink shortages

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Iranian parliament speaker: spiking nuke deal insult to UN

Asia

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ENVIRONMENT

AP PHOTOS: 3 rhino calves survive Indian floods, sent to zoo

World

Freighter sinks off Philippine coast; 11 crew missing

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Pakistani Taliban kill journalist they accuse of spying

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Thai elephants in tribute to late king at ancient capital

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India's top court delays ruling on Rohingya deportation

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Hertha Berlin soccer players kneel before game in solidarity with NFL players

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Brother on trial for complicity in France killings testifies

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The Latest: Egypt protests UNESCO chief vote Qatari leads

CONFLICTS

French prosecutor closes probe targeting Macron's close ally

RELIGION

Swiss to hold referendum on banning face-covering garments

Africa

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Africa

US condemns 'cowardly' attack in Somalia's capital

Faith

The forgotten Christians of Nigeria -- faithful while enduring incredible persecution

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At least 20 killed after truck bomb explosion in Somalia

Africa

Huge explosion from truck bomb rattles Somalia capital, at least 20 killed

World

Cargo plane crashes in sea off Ivory Coast after takeoff

Middle East

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Terrified civilians fleeing IS holdouts in Syria's Raqqa

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The Latest: Egypt protests UNESCO chief vote Qatari leads

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France and Qatar get to final of UNESCO chief vote

TERRORISM

Man stopped at Vienna airport gets 2 years for IS membership

World

Spain drops extradition of Turkish-German writer to Turkey

Australia

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Crocodile suspected of killing Australia woman with dementia

Australia

Woman who swam in crocodile-infested creek feared dead

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Australia's foreign minister visits Korean border

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Australian court verdict pending on deputy leader's future

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An Australian court considers: Can dual citizens make laws?

The week in pictures

Must-see photos from around the world

Iran 1 day ago

Trump decertifies Iran nuclear deal, slaps sanctions on IRGC in broadside at ‘radical regime’

President Trump announced Friday he will decertify the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, saying he believes the “radical regime” has committed multiple violations of the agreement as he ...

Iran 1 day ago

Trump was right to put the Iran nuclear deal on death row

I would have preferred President Trump to announce a clean withdrawal from the nuclear agreement, but I support his decision to give Congress and European leaders a final chance to ...

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VIDEO 1 day ago

Will rehab therapy help Weinstein?

Is Harvey Weinstein a sex predator who targets powerless women or does he suffer from sex addiction? And will therapy make him a new man? A debate. #Tucker

Iran 1 day ago

Judith Miller: Trump's Iran Deal decision -- it could have been worse

You could almost hear the collective sigh of relief from America's allied capitals when President Donald Trump announced that he was kicking the Iran nuclear deal over to Congress ...

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VIDEO 1 day ago

Veteran wounded by Iranian bomb talks Trump's Iran decision

Iraq War veteran Robert Bartlett and Lt. Col. Tony Shaffer react on 'The Story' after Trump decides not to recertify the nuclear deal.

United Kingdom 1 day ago

Student falls to death while posing for photo on Seven Sisters cliff

A 23-year-old exchange student from South Korea fell to her death while posing for a photo.

Iran 1 day ago

Trump's Iran deal decision means that North Korea comes out as the real winner

When then candidate Donald Trump declared his America First foreign policy doctrine, there were those in the national security community that were, well, disturbed.

Midterm Elections 1 day ago

Alabama’s Roy Moore to Christian summit: We need to make America good again

Roy Moore, the Republican nominee for the Senate in Alabama, struck a dark tone in an address to a gathering of Christian conservatives in Washington on Friday, lamenting the lack ...

Iran 1 day ago

Trump decertifies Iran nuclear deal: Politicians react

President Trump announced that he would decertify the 2015 Iran nuclear deal on Friday, setting off a series of reactions from politicians and lawmakers.

Iran 1 day ago

Iran nuclear deal: What is it?

President Donald Trump announced that he will decertify the Iran nuclear deal and accused the “radical” and “fanatical” regime of violating the agreement multiple times.

North Korea 1 day ago

North Korea may have destabilized nuclear testing grounds, experts say

Experts studying Friday's earthquake in North Korea say the rogue nation may have unintentionally destabilized its nuclear test site due to the toll of repeated atomic trials.

North Korea 1 day ago

Kim Jong Un builds his own 'Mar-a-Lago' as North Korean people starve

Kim Jong Un wants his own version of Mar-a-Lago.