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North Korea 2 days ago

Kim Jong Un's slush fund running out of fuel after numerous missile, nuclear tests, report says

Kim Jong Un's trigger-happy antics have nearly depleted a critical slush fund the North Korean despot uses to run his isolated country -- and the Hermit Kingdom's participation in the upcoming Winter Olympics is merely a scheme to refill his coffers, according to a report.

World 1 hr ago

Missing ferry's survivors found on raft in Pacific Ocean

Six adults and an unconscious baby were rescued Sunday from a life raft in the Pacific Ocean after drifting for four days in the blazing sun without water. ...

Asia 1 hr ago

Pakistan's 'Killer Mountain' claims life of Polish climber, French mountaineer rescued from slopes

A French mountaineer was rescued off the slopes of Pakistan’s treacherous “Killer Mountain” — but a Polish climber who had been with her did not make it off and was declared ...

World 1 hr ago

Koreas try out Olympic diplomacy at North Korean ski resort

North Korea's only luxury ski resort is getting a taste of the Olympic spotlight, though it is a long way from hosting any events.

World 1 hr ago

The Latest: Russian opposition leader Navalny arrested

The Latest on Russian protests Sunday (all times local): 2:15 p.m. Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been arrested in Moscow as protest demonstrations called by him took ...

World 1 hr ago

Jordan king calls for Palestinian capital in east Jerusalem

Jordan's king has reaffirmed his support for establishing a Palestinian capital in east Jerusalem, highlighting his differences with the Trump administration on a central issue in ...

RELIGION 1 hr ago

Pope on attacks: Afghan people suffering inhumane violence

Pope Francis is decrying terror attacks in Afghanistan and asking how much longer people there must suffer such "inhumane" violence.

World 2 hrs ago

Spain: Puigdemont will ask judge to return for investiture

A leading separatist lawmaker says that Catalonia's fugitive ex-president Carles Puigdemont will request permission from a Spanish judge to attend a parliamentary session to form a ...

World 2 hrs ago

Federer beats Cilic in Aussie final; wins 20th major title

Roger Federer has won his 20th Grand Slam singles title with a 6-2, 6-7 (5), 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 victory over Marin Cilic in the Australian Open final.

World 2 hrs ago

Workers to strike at 250 companies in Germany next week

The head of Germany's largest industrial workers' union says workers will strike in about 250 companies next week after negotiations with employers broke down.

World 2 hrs ago

French towns swimming in floodwaters, now rising in on Paris

More than 200 French towns are struggling against floodwaters that have halted boat traffic in Paris, closed roads and schools and prompted the evacuation of hospitals.

World 2 hrs ago

Iranian naval destroyer sinks in Caspian Sea after crash

Iranian media say a naval destroyer has sunk in the Caspian Sea after crashing into a breakwater earlier this month.

World 2 hrs ago

Turkish forces target strategic hill near Syria's Afrin

Syrian activists and a Kurdish militia say Turkish troops and allied fighters are targeting a strategic hill in northwestern Syria as their offensive enters its second week.