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Putin foe Alexei Navalny reportedly detained again

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny said he was detained by police Friday after leaving his home in Moscow to speak at a pre-election rally.

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Romania: Ex-secret police chief Vlad dies at age 86

A former colleague of Iulian Vlad, the general who led Romania's feared communist-era Securitate secret police, says Vlad has died at age 86.

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Norway grants immigration to Israeli nuclear whistleblower

Israeli nuclear whistleblower Mordecai Vanunu has been granted permission to immigrate to Norway so he can be united with his Norwegian wife.

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The Latest: Police give deadline to Catalan school occupiers

The Latest on Catalonia's plans to hold a referendum Sunday on breaking away from Spain (all times local): 11:00 a.m.

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Tillerson in China to talk about North Korea, trade

With President Donald Trump scheduled to visit China in November as part of an Asian tour, U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is in Beijing this weekend laying the groundwork -- ...

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Egypt's population stands at nearly 95 million

Egypt says its population stands at nearly 95 million, in addition to an estimated 9.4 million who live abroad, according to the latest census figures.

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Parents and students occupy schools to defend Catalan vote

Parents, children and activists in Catalonia are starting a day of activities after spending the night in schools designated as polling stations for Sunday's vote on the region's ...

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Afghan official: 2 people killed by roadside bombs

An Afghan official says at least two people including a police officer have been killed by roadside bombs in western Herat province.

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Romania: Fire at Bucharest retirement home leaves 1 dead

Authorities in Romania say one person has died and 19 people were hospitalized for smoke inhalation after a fire broke out at a retirement home in the capital.

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Europe wary but muted ahead of Catalonia's independence vote

Across Europe, people are watching Catalonia's independence referendum closely and nervously — but quietly.

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Dubai dreams of flying taxis darting among its skyscrapers

Dubai is hoping to one day have flying, pilotless taxis darting among its skyscrapers.

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Pakistan: Indian fire kills 2 villagers, soldier in Kashmir

Pakistan's army says Indian troops with heavy weapons have targeted civilians from across the frontier in the disputed region of Kashmir, killing two villagers and a soldier.

World 5 hrs ago

Iraqi military preparing to take control of Kurdish borders

Iraq's military is preparing to take control of the international borders of the northern Kurdish region.

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Where buildings fell to quake, memorials rise in Mexico City

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Memorials spring up at Mexico City's quake collapse sites

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US issues travel warning after 'sonic attacks' in Cuba

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Landslide hits El Salvador home, kills 4 sleeping inside

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UN appeals for $31 million for hurricane-battered Dominica

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Afghan official: 2 people killed by roadside bombs

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Pakistan: Indian fire kills 2 villagers, soldier in Kashmir

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In Hong Kong, political banners reveal gulf with mainland

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The Fukushima nuclear disaster: Six years later

Christianity

Turkey suggests swapping jailed US pastor for Muslim cleric

Europe

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Romania: Ex-secret police chief Vlad dies at age 86

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Norway grants immigration to Israeli nuclear whistleblower

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The Latest: Police give deadline to Catalan school occupiers

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Parents and students occupy schools to defend Catalan vote

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Romania: Fire at Bucharest retirement home leaves 1 dead

Africa

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Egypt's population stands at nearly 95 million

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Anti-government pastor in Zimbabwe cleared of some charges

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Zimbabwe kids hunt mice and sell them as tasty snacks

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Rwanda critics targeted by government, says rights group

TERRORISM

Somalia extremists attack military base, kill 10, says army

Middle East

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Egypt's population stands at nearly 95 million

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Dubai dreams of flying taxis darting among its skyscrapers

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Iraqi military preparing to take control of Kurdish borders

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UN body: Int'l experts to examine rights abuses in Yemen

RELIGION

Israel grinds to a halt as Jews fast for Yom Kippur

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Australian minister says 'economic refugees' headed for US

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Ex-rebel Serb commander sentenced to 15 years in Croatia

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Australia to create its own space agency for economic boost

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Australians' support of gay marriage weakens in new poll

Australia

Former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott: I was head-butted by gay rights advocate

The week in pictures

Must-see photos from around the world

World 6 hrs ago

In Hong Kong, political banners reveal gulf with mainland

The banners and posters were quietly hung in universities across Hong Kong, often appearing overnight, with bold white lettering calling out for change and testing the limits of ...

World 7 hrs ago

Where buildings fell to quake, memorials rise in Mexico City

On sidewalks, on median strips and amid the brick dust and rubble of buildings that collapsed in Mexico's magnitude 7.1 earthquake, impromptu memorials have sprung up across the ...

World 11 hrs ago

Memorials spring up at Mexico City's quake collapse sites

On sidewalks, on median strips and amid the brick dust and rubble of buildings that collapsed in Mexico's magnitude 7.1 earthquake, impromptu memorials have sprung up across the ...

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The Fukushima nuclear disaster: Six years later

'Special Report' revisits the story for the 'Whatever Happened To' series.

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Former FEMA head scolds Puerto Rico's squabbling politicians

'Your World': Michael Brown says governor, San Juan mayor are slowing down hurricane response by creating 'political battle' over state of recovery.

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VIDEO 15 hrs ago

US issues travel warning after 'sonic attacks' in Cuba

Investigators say at least 21 American diplomats and family members have come down with strange symptoms including brain damage, hearing loss, and concussions.

World 15 hrs ago

Landslide hits El Salvador home, kills 4 sleeping inside

Authorities in El Salvador say a landslide touched off by days of torrential rains has killed four members of a family as they slept in a home.

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Merkel's party, nationalists oppose aid for neo-Nazi victims

Lawmakers from Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservative Christian Democratic Union and the right-wing nationalist Alternative for Germany party have voted against giving financial ...

World 16 hrs ago

Refugee girl who challenged Merkel can to stay indefinitely

A Palestinian girl who challenged Chancellor Angela Merkel about Germany's treatment of refugees has been given permission to remain in the country indefinitely.

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VIDEO 16 hrs ago

Navy hospital ship deployed to Puerto Rico

Lucas Tomlinson reports from the Pentagon on the U.S. response to Hurricane Maria.

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UN appeals for $31 million for hurricane-battered Dominica

The U.N. humanitarian office has launched a $31 million emergency appeal for Dominica, which was left in tatters after Hurricane Maria battered the Caribbean island as a category 5 ...

Odd News 17 hrs ago

Freddy Krueger-style metal glove with six-inch blades turned in to UK police

A terrifying Freddy Krueger-like metal glove with six-inch blades at the fingers was anonymously turned into police in England.