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MILITARY 1 day ago

Niger ambush details scarce as McCain suggests need for subpoena

The ambush in Niger earlier this month that left four U.S. troops dead has been the subject of immense speculation, not only concerning President Trump’s public response to the tragedy but also about what actually happened on the ground that day.

World 41 mins ago

The Latest: Munich police arrest suspect, say motive unknown

The Latest on the stabbings in Munich, Germany (all times local): 12:10 p.m. Police say they've arrested a suspect after four people were lightly wounded in Munich by a man with a ...

World 1 hr ago

US commanders stress 'ironclad' commitment to defend SKorea

U.S. naval commanders have reiterated Washington's "ironclad" commitment to defend South Korea against North Korean threats as an American nuclear-powered aircraft carrier visited ...

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Czechs vote in parliamentary election for second day

Czech citizens are voting for a second day in a parliamentary election that could install another euroskeptic government in Central Europe.

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Syria says Israel struck army position near Golan Heights

The Syrian army says Israeli forces have struck one of its positions near the Golan Heights south of the country.

 

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With single weekly flight, remote St. Helena extends welcome

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Germany: Police say several people stabbed in Munich

German police say a person with a knife has wounded several people in Munich, but no one sustained life-threatening injuries.

FOREIGN POLICY 2 hrs ago

Niger attack: Final farewell Saturday for Sgt. La David Johnson

A funeral service was scheduled for Saturday morning at Christ the Rock Church in Cooper City, Fla., for U.S. Army Sgt. La David Terrence Johnson, one of four U.S. Green Berets ...

World 2 hrs ago

Pakistan official: Bodies of 4 recovered from caved-in mine

A Pakistani official says rescue workers have recovered the bodies of four mine workers who were buried under a landslide in the country's southwest.

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Kenya: Helicopter plunges into lake after hotel takeoff

A Kenyan official says a helicopter has plunged into Lake Nakuru in the Rift Valley moments after taking off from a nearby hotel.

World 3 hrs ago

Somalia's death toll now at 358 as 'state of war' planned

The death toll in Somalia's deadliest attack has risen to 358 while dozens remain missing.

Africa 8 hrs ago

Somalia to announce 'state of war' against al-Shabab following deadly truck bombing

President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed of Somalia is expected to announce a “state of war” against al-Shabab, the extremist group held responsible for last week’s deadly truck bombing ...

Africa 10 hrs ago

Niger attack leaves 4 US soldiers dead: What to know

Four U.S. service members were killed on Oct. 4 in Niger by Islamic militants, armed with rocket-propelled grenades and heavy machine guns.

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US commanders stress 'ironclad' commitment to defend SKorea

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Somalia's death toll now at 358 as 'state of war' planned

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Mexican prosecutor fired for revealing corruption probe

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Family believes body is that of missing Argentine protester

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US commanders stress 'ironclad' commitment to defend SKorea

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Pakistan official: Bodies of 4 recovered from caved-in mine

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Whatever happened to Malaysia Airlines Flight 370?

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'Thong jeans' make debut at Tokyo's fashion week and Twitter is not impressed

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The Latest: Munich police arrest suspect, say motive unknown

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Czechs vote in parliamentary election for second day

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Germany: Police say several people stabbed in Munich

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Catalan crisis looms large at Spanish prize-giving event

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With single weekly flight, remote St. Helena extends welcome

FOREIGN POLICY

Niger attack: Final farewell Saturday for Sgt. La David Johnson

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Kenya: Helicopter plunges into lake after hotel takeoff

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Somalia's death toll now at 358 as 'state of war' planned

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Syria says Israel struck army position near Golan Heights

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Somalia's death toll now at 358 as 'state of war' planned

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Egyptian official: 14 policemen killed southwest of Cairo

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Turkish court orders release of teacher on hunger strike

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Australia dismisses North Korea letter as rant against Trump

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Australian govt pushes easier language test for new citizens

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Woman claims 'American Horror Story' inspired her to murder grandfather

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Fighting kangaroos filmed on cop chopper's infrared camera

The week in pictures

Must-see photos from around the world

White House 11 hrs ago

Obama ambassador's testimony on intelligence unmasking raises new questions

Congressional testimony by President Barack Obama’s former ambassador to the United Nations, Samantha Power, about the “unmasking” of U.S. citizens’ names she requested in hundreds ...

World 12 hrs ago

Mexican prosecutor fired for revealing corruption probe

The Mexican government has fired the top electoral-crimes prosecutor for revealing an investigation that opponents say indicates possible corrupt financing for the ruling party.

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VIDEO 12 hrs ago

Whatever happened to Malaysia Airlines Flight 370?

A Houston company is finalizing a contract with the Malaysian government to resume the search; Doug McKelway takes a closer look for 'Special Report.'

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VIDEO 12 hrs ago

Secretary General on the future of the United Nations

On 'Special Report,' Antonio Guterres opens up about his meeting with President Trump, North Korea's nuclear threat and the need for reform at the U.N.

World 12 hrs ago

Family believes body is that of missing Argentine protester

The brother of an Argentine protester whose disappearance prompted large demonstrations says the family believes a body found this week is Santiago Maldonado.

World 14 hrs ago

UN official: Reintegrating Colombia rebels is not going well

The U.N.'s deputy human rights chief says the process of integrating leftist rebels into Colombian society after more than 50 years of war isn't going well.

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The state of ISIS after the fall of Raqqa

A big loss for ISIS after they lose control of Raqqa. What does this mean for the terrorist organization?

World 15 hrs ago

Catalan crisis looms large at Spanish prize-giving event

The Catalonia region's controversial bid for independence has been an unavoidable topic at the prize-giving ceremony for Spain's prestigious Princess of Asturias awards.

RELIGION 15 hrs ago

UN says 2 peacekeepers wounded in Central African Republic

The U.N. says two peacekeepers in Central African Republic have been wounded in clashes with mostly Christian anti-Balaka militias who attacked the southern town of Pombolo.

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VIDEO 16 hrs ago

North Korea defectors: What we know

As tensions escalate between the United States and North Korea, here is a look the rising rates of North Korean defectors and why they chose to leave the country.

Europe 16 hrs ago

Police: No terror in knife attack that killed, injured 7 at Poland mall

Polish police have ruled out terrorism at the motive behind a knife attack that left one woman and seven other people injured at a shopping mall on Friday.

ENVIRONMENT 16 hrs ago

Greece to raise cruise ship that sank off Santorini in 2007

The Greek government has ordered the raising of a sunken cruise ship that foundered just off the holiday island of Santorini ten years ago, leaving two passengers missing and ...