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Three North Koreans defect to South Korea, report says

Three North Koreans — a soldier and two others — defected to South Korea this week, according to a report out Wednesday.

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Turkish prosecutor wants NBA player jailed over Erdogan comments

A player for the NBA's New York Knicks has ignited controversy in his home country, Turkey, with tweets President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

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16 feared dead after South Korean fire

South Korean officials say a fire broke out at an eight-floor building in the central city of Jecheon, leaving one person confirmed dead and 15 others unresponsive and presumed ...

Australia 46 mins ago

SUV plows into pedestrians in Australia; two in custody

At least 14 people were injured Thursday when a white SUV plowed into a crowd of pedestrians in Melbourne, Australia. Police said they had two men in custody, including the driver ...

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UK official says prime minister had to dismiss deputy

A senior Cabinet official says British Prime Minister Theresa May had no choice but to dismiss her deputy for making misleading statements about a pornography investigation.

 

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Civil war is pushing South Sudan closer to starvation

Writhing in agony on the dirt floor of his hut, Bob Wol traced the recent gunshot wounds on his thigh and back with his fingers.

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Australian authorities arrest two in SUV attack

Kitty Logan reports on the ongoing investigation.

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China urges others to avoid 'complicating' Myanmar dispute

China urged other governments Thursday to "constructively help" Myanmar and Bangladesh resolve the fate of Rohingya Muslims "instead of complicating the issue" after Myanmar ...

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The Latest: Voters queue to have their say in Catalonia

The Latest on the regional elections in Catalonia (all times local): 10:30 a.m.

World 1 hr ago

Trump administration OKs sale of lethal arms to Ukraine

The Trump administration has approved the sale of lethal arms to the western-aligned government of Ukraine for its battle against pro-Russian separatists in the eastern provinces.

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Germany's highest peak gets new record-breaking cable car

A new cable car is beginning service at Germany's highest peak, with VIPs getting to enjoy the first ascent Thursday.

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Who's who in Catalonia's election marked by secession fight

Catalonia's regional election on Thursday is being fought by a motley crew of candidates, including the fugitive ex-president, the former vice president who's jailed near Madrid ...

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Several injured after SUV rams pedestrians in Australia

Authorities call the act deliberate.

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Venezuelan prosecutors look to settle scores from exile

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Peru's leader set to face enemies before impeachment vote

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AP Explains: Why is Peru weighing president's ouster?

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Mexico arrests former party official in corruption case

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16 feared dead after South Korean fire

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China urges others to avoid 'complicating' Myanmar dispute

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Rescuers try to save 200 people on sinking Philippine ferry

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Ferry capsizes in Philippines; rescue effort underway

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UK official says prime minister had to dismiss deputy

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The Latest: Voters queue to have their say in Catalonia

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Germany's highest peak gets new record-breaking cable car

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Who's who in Catalonia's election marked by secession fight

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Civil war is pushing South Sudan closer to starvation

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The Latest: South Africa's new party leader: Graft must end

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South Africa's new ANC leader vows unity for weakened party

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Uganda lawmakers pass contentious 'life presidency' bill

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Civil war is pushing South Sudan closer to starvation

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Woman dies of shock after Iran earthquake

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Israeli reporter says Netanyahu apologized for mocking him

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Russian parliament ratifies naval base agreement with Syria

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Australia

SUV plows into pedestrians in Australia; two in custody

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Australian authorities arrest two in SUV attack

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Several injured after SUV rams pedestrians in Australia

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The Latest: Melbourne police believe ramming was deliberate

The week in pictures

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Rescuers try to save 200 people on sinking Philippine ferry
Philippine officials say coast guard officials and fishermen are trying to rescue more than 200 people on an inter-island ferry which is sinking off a northeastern province.

Middle East 1 hr ago
A Christmas wish: Christians in the Middle East need American support to live free from persecution
America should do more to help persecuted Christians in the Middle East.
Asia 1 hr ago
Ferry capsizes in Philippines; rescue effort underway
A frantic rescue effort was underway in the Philippines on Thursday after a ferry carrying 251 people capsized.

World 1 hr ago
The Latest: Melbourne police believe ramming was deliberate
The Latest on a car which rammed into pedestrians in Melbourne, Australia (all times local): 6 p.m. Two men have been arrested in Australia after the SUV in which they were ...

World 1 hr ago
Woman dies of shock after Iran earthquake
Iranian state media says a woman died from shock and dozens of other people suffered minor injuries after a 5.2-magnitude earthquake jolted a town near Tehran late Wednesday.
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Israeli reporter says Netanyahu apologized for mocking him
An Israeli TV reporter says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu apologized to him in a phone call after mocking him in a speech.
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Russian parliament ratifies naval base agreement with Syria
The Russian parliament has voted to extend Russia's lease of a naval base in Syria for 49 years following the announcement of a partial pullout of Russian troops from that country.
World 2 hrs ago
Iraqi Kurdish ministers resign amid protests
A Kurdish lawmaker says two influential parties have withdrawn from the self-ruled Kurdish regional government amid streets protests over delayed salaries, poor services and ...
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Spain watches as divided Catalans vote in polarized election
Polls have opened across Catalonia in a hotly contested election aimed at breaking a bitter deadlock over the region's independence drive.
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Car rams into pedestrians in Melbourne; up to 19 injured
Australian media say up to 19 people have been injured after a car drove into pedestrians on a sidewalk in central Melbourne.
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Bus slams into trailer in Pakistan, killing 11
Police say a speeding passenger bus has collided with a parked long trailer on a highway in central Pakistan where heavy fog limited visibility, killing 11 people and wounding 20 ...

Cybercrime 4 hrs ago
North Korea suspected in hack that bankrupted Bitcoin exchange Youbit
South Korean officials suspect North Korea's involvement in the hack that brought down a Seoul-based cryptocurrency exchange earlier this week.

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Americans injured in deadly Mexico tour bus crash

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