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The Americas 14 hrs ago

2 Canadian police officers among 4 dead in shooting; 1 suspect in custody

Two police officers were among the four people shot and killed Friday morning in the Canadian city of Fredericton, New Brunswick, police said.

Al Qaeda 1 hr ago

Al Qaeda at 30 shows signs of resurgence after ISIS routed

Thirty years after its founding on Aug. 11, 1988, the Al Qaeda terror group is showing signs of a resurgence following ISIS’s near-defeat in Iraq and Syria, experts warn.

Iran 1 hr ago

Iran regime ramps up crackdown on persecuted Christians after US sanctions

U.S. sanctions on Iran have inadvertently led to a crackdown on its persecuted Christian community as the ayatollahs move to consolidate their power in the face of growing unrest ...

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Japan checking report of Japanese man held in North Korea

Japan's government said Saturday that it is looking into reports that a Japanese citizen was detained this month in North Korea.

TERRORISM 3 hrs ago

Extremist threat could deter voters in Mali's second round

Mali's first round of voting last month saw electoral agents killed and voting materials destroyed by extremists linked to al-Qaida.

RELIGION 5 hrs ago

Religion must obey Chinese law, paper says of mosque protest

A newspaper of the ruling Communist Party said Saturday that no religion is above the law in China, urging officials to stay firm while dealing with a rare protest over the planned ...

World 9 hrs ago

Indonesian island lifted 10 inches by deadly quake

Scientists say the powerful Indonesian earthquake that killed more than 300 people lifted the island it struck by as much as 25 centimeters (10 inches).

World 9 hrs ago

Taiwan's Tsai travels in face of China diplomatic onslaught

When Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen departs Sunday for Latin America, she'll be traveling to a region she's already visited three times in two years.

World 12 hrs ago

UN experts: Armed groups threaten Libya political transition

U.N. experts say "predatory behavior" by armed groups in Libya is posing a direct threat to forming a national government and ending lawlessness that has fueled Islamic militancy, ...

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VIDEO 13 hrs ago

Officials: Iran test-fires ballistic missile

Iran test-fires ballistic missile as Trump hits Turkey, Russia and Iran with economic punishments; General Jack Keane weighs in on 'The Story with Martha MacCallum.'

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VIDEO 13 hrs ago

North Korea working to create wedge in Trump administration?

Pyongyang accuses 'high-level officials' in the Trump administration of going against the president's will and 'inciting international sanctions and pressure' against North Korea; ...

RELIGION 14 hrs ago

UN condemns rising incitement to hatred in CAfrican Republic

The U.N. Security Council on Friday strongly condemned "the rise of incitement to ethnic and religious hatred and violence" in the Central African Republic and attacks by Boko ...

The Americas 14 hrs ago

2 Canadian police officers among 4 dead in shooting; 1 suspect in custody

Two police officers were among the four people shot and killed Friday morning in the Canadian city of Fredericton, New Brunswick, police said.

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Taiwan's Tsai travels in face of China diplomatic onslaught

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Nikki Haley says Colombia anti-drug efforts are a 'priority:' 'It needs to be eradicated'

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UN approves Chile's Bachelet as new human rights chief

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Canadian police: 2 of 4 dead in shooting are officers

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Japan checking report of Japanese man held in North Korea

RELIGION

Religion must obey Chinese law, paper says of mosque protest

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Indonesian island lifted 10 inches by deadly quake

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Taiwan's Tsai travels in face of China diplomatic onslaught

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Dutch official Willie Dille reportedly commits suicide after posting video claiming Muslim gang-rape attack

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UN says 1 million children at risk in Syria's Idlib province

SPORTS

Former Tour champion Ullrich arrested over alleged attack

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9-year-old chess prodigy wins fight to stay in Britain

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Extremist threat could deter voters in Mali's second round

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UN experts: Armed groups threaten Libya political transition

RELIGION

UN condemns rising incitement to hatred in CAfrican Republic

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Zimbabwe's opposition challenges election results in court

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Al Qaeda at 30 shows signs of resurgence after ISIS routed

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UN experts: Armed groups threaten Libya political transition

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UN approves Chile's Bachelet as new human rights chief

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The Latest: Israel says it struck Hamas position in Gaza

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Hundreds of thirsty cows in drought-stricken Australia swarm water truck, video shows

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Large python slithers up side of house in Australia

CANCER

Pro golfer Jarrod Lyle dead of cancer at age 36

TERRORISM

Australia strips citizenship from Islamic State supporters

The week in pictures

Must-see photos from around the world

Take a look and enjoy some of the most evocative, momentous images captured around the world in the past seven days.

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VIDEO 16 hrs ago

North Korea threatens to halt denuclearization process

The Kim regime takes issue with the Trump administration's support of international sanctions impacting the country; reaction from Bill Richardson, former U.S. ambassador to the ...

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VIDEO 17 hrs ago

Al Qaeda: Signs of terror group's resurgence

Al Qaeda: 30 years after the terror group's founding, its numbers are strong and seeing a resurgence.

The Americas 17 hrs ago

Nikki Haley says Colombia anti-drug efforts are a 'priority:' 'It needs to be eradicated'

The U.S. has spent billions in anti-drug efforts in Colombia yet cocaine production is at an all-time high.

World 18 hrs ago

UN approves Chile's Bachelet as new human rights chief

President Michelle Bachelet's unanimous approval as the next U.N. human rights chief on Friday sparked a sharp exchange between the United States and several key opponents over ...

Europe 18 hrs ago

Dutch official Willie Dille reportedly commits suicide after posting video claiming Muslim gang-rape attack

A Dutch city council member reportedly committed suicide just hours after posting a video online in which she claimed to have been gang-raped by a group of Muslims who were ...

Border security 18 hrs ago

India nationals illegally crossing the US-Mexico border in record numbers, pay smugglers up to $25G

The surge of Central Americans crossing into the U.S. claiming asylum is no secret around the world.

World 19 hrs ago

The Latest: Israel says it struck Hamas position in Gaza

The Latest on tensions between Israel and the Palestinians (all times local): 8:10 p.m. Israel's military says its forces have struck a Hamas position in Gaza after Palestinians ...

World 19 hrs ago

UN says 1 million children at risk in Syria's Idlib province

A battle between Syrian government forces and rebels for the northwestern Idlib province could affect the lives of more than 1 million children, many of whom live in refugee camps, ...

SPORTS 19 hrs ago

Former Tour champion Ullrich arrested over alleged attack

Former Tour de France champion Jan Ullrich was arrested early Friday and is in police custody for allegedly attacking an escort at a Frankfurt hotel.

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