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Iran17 hours ago

Former US counterintelligence agent allegedly spied on colleagues to help out Iran, indictment reveals

An ex-counterintelligence agent who defected to Iran in 2013 helped the Islamic Republic in "targeting her former fellow agents" and exposed a Defense Department program considered one of the crown jewels of U.S. intelligence, according to an explosive indictment unsealed Wednesday in Washington, D.C.

• 0:41Former US counterintelligence agent charged with espionage on behalf of Iran

Africa7 mins ago

South Africa reports drop in rhinos killed by poachers

The South African government is reporting progress in the fight against rhino poaching.

Crime11 mins ago

Woman, 19, charged after video allegedly shows her tossing chair from high-rise balcony

Marcella Zoia, is facing charges after she was accused of throwing a chair from a high-rise balcony in Toronto.

Asia26 mins ago

Pakistani court orders release of opposition leader on bail

A Pakistani court has ordered the release of opposition leader Shahbaz Sharif on bail, months after he was arrested over alleged links to a multi-million dollar housing scam.

Asia27 mins ago

10 Indian soldiers killed, 20 wounded in blast in Kashmir

Security officials say at least 10 soldiers have been killed and 20 others wounded by a large explosion that struck a paramilitary convoy on a key highway in Indian-controlled Kashmir.

Middle East46 mins ago

Egypt lawmakers voting to extend president's term limits

Egypt's Parliament has begun voting over constitutional amendments to allow President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi to stay in power, possibly until 2034, and further enshrine a role for the military in state affairs.

Europe47 mins ago

Lawmaker throws ink, disrupts Albania parliament session

Albania's parliament on Thursday suspended a session on neighbor North Macedonia's accession to NATO after an opposition lawmaker threw ink at the prime minister.

Middle East1 hour ago

Top Iran cleric links suicide blast to foreign spy services

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has sent condolences to the families of the victims of a suicide car bombing that struck a bus carrying Iran's elite Revolutionary Guard troops, killing at least 27 people.

The Americas1 hour ago

30 years on, Russia views Afghan war with pride

When the last Soviet tanks rumbled back home across a bridge on the border with Afghanistan 30 years ago, the withdrawal was hailed as a much-anticipated end to a bloody quagmire.

The Americas

Crime11 mins ago

Woman, 19, charged after video allegedly shows her tossing chair from high-rise balcony

The Americas1 hour ago

30 years on, Russia views Afghan war with pride

Middle East1 hour ago

Spokesman: Joint US-Libya forces bomb al-Qaida militants

The Americas3 hours ago

NATO weighs future of Afghan mission, seeks to support talks

Asia

Asia26 mins ago

Pakistani court orders release of opposition leader on bail

Asia27 mins ago

10 Indian soldiers killed, 20 wounded in blast in Kashmir

The Americas1 hour ago

30 years on, Russia views Afghan war with pride

OPINION3 hours ago

South Korea survives Trump’s stress test

Europe

Europe47 mins ago

Lawmaker throws ink, disrupts Albania parliament session

The Americas1 hour ago

30 years on, Russia views Afghan war with pride

Europe1 hour ago

North Macedonia declares mourning after bus crash kills 14

Europe1 hour ago

Ex-Catalan official tells court he is a "political prisoner"

Africa

Africa4 mins ago

Ahead of Nigeria election, opposition alleges ghost voters

Africa7 mins ago

South Africa reports drop in rhinos killed by poachers

Middle East46 mins ago

Egypt lawmakers voting to extend president's term limits

Middle East1 hour ago

Spokesman: Joint US-Libya forces bomb al-Qaida militants

Middle East

Middle East46 mins ago

Egypt lawmakers voting to extend president's term limits

Middle East1 hour ago

Top Iran cleric links suicide blast to foreign spy services

Middle East1 hour ago

Spokesman: Joint US-Libya forces bomb al-Qaida militants

Middle East1 hour ago

Sudan unions call for march on presidential palace

Australia

Middle East13 hours ago

Refugee footballer thanks Australian leader for freedom

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VIDEO14 hours ago

Police seek public's help identifying 'caterpillar' burglar

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VIDEO14 hours ago

Shocking Photos: Giant python devours wallaby in Australia

Australia15 hours ago

Giant python devours wallaby in Australia, shocking photos show

World5 days ago

The week in pictures, Feb. 2 - Feb. 8

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

Europe1 hour ago

North Macedonia declares mourning after bus crash kills 14

North Macedonia has declared two days of national mourning following a bus crash that killed 14 people and left 30 others injured.

Europe1 hour ago

Ex-Catalan official tells court he is a "political prisoner"

A former Catalan official accused of leading a violent rebellion to make Catalonia independent of Spain has told a Madrid court that he considers himself "a political prisoner."

RELIGION1 hour ago

Pope seeks role for rural populations in addressing hunger

Pope Francis is urging global decision-makers in both the public and private sectors to help address poverty and hunger in rural areas by engaging the local population as "responsible architects" of progress.

Middle East1 hour ago

Spokesman: Joint US-Libya forces bomb al-Qaida militants

Libya's U.N.-backed government says that joint Libyan and U.S. forces have bombed alleged al-Qaeda militants in a southern desert town.

Middle East1 hour ago

Sudan unions call for march on presidential palace

An umbrella of Sudanese independent professional unions is calling on people to march on the presidential palace in the capital, Khartoum, to demand autocratic President Omar Bashir step down.

ENVIRONMENT1 hour ago

Kremlin looks into reports of high pollution in mining town

The Kremlin is looking into reports of alarmingly high pollution levels in a town in the Urals emanating from a decommissioned copper mine.

Middle East2 hours ago

Russia hosts Turkey, Iran for Syria talks ahead of IS defeat

Russian President Vladimir Putin is hosting the leaders of Turkey and Iran for talks about a Syria peace settlement as expectations mount for an imminent and final defeat of the Islamic State group.

Europe2 hours ago

Teen who fled UK to join Islamic State wants to come home

A British teenager who ran away from Britain to join Islamic State extremists in Syria four years ago has said she wants to come back to London.

Middle East2 hours ago

Turkey: 52 Syrians detained over links to IS

Turkey's state-run news agency says police have detained 52 Syrian nationals over their suspected links to the Islamic State group.

Europe2 hours ago

UK leader fights to avoid another defeat on Brexit strategy

Britain's prime minister is scrambling to avoid another defeat on her Brexit strategy amid opposition from members of her own party who fear she is moving in the wrong direction in efforts to overcome the impasse blocking a deal.

Africa3 hours ago

Nigeria's youth boom approaches the voting booth frustrated

A booming new generation is emerging in Nigeria, with many members voting in their first election on Saturday after being raised during two decades of civilian rule.

The Americas3 hours ago

NATO weighs future of Afghan mission, seeks to support talks

NATO defense ministers are discussing the future of the alliance's operation in Afghanistan and how best to use its military presence to support political talks aimed at ending the conflict.