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Transportation2 days ago

2 Americans among 5 killed after small plane crashes returning from Kenyan wildlife reserve

At least two Americans were among five killed after a small plane carrying tourists from a nature reserve in western Kenya crashed Wednesday after attempting an emergency landing, officials and witnesses said.

Middle East48 mins ago

Family: UK teen who joined Islamic State has baby in Syria

The family of a British teenager who ran away to join the Islamic State group says she has given birth to a baby boy.

RELIGION1 hour ago

Pope asks for prayers for sex abuse summit at Vatican

Pope Francis is asking for prayers for this week's sex abuse summit at the Vatican, calling abuse an "urgent challenge of our time."

Middle East1 hour ago

Israeli leader pledges funds for museum for Jewish WWII vets

Israel's prime minister says his government will allocate the necessary funds to complete the long-promised establishment of a museum honoring Jewish World War II veterans.

Middle East2 hours ago

Israel PM appoints interim foreign minister

Israel's prime minister has appointed an interim foreign minister after holding the post himself for the last four years.

Middle East2 hours ago

Sudan lawmakers cancel meeting on constitutional changes

Sudan's sate-run news agency says a parliamentary committee tasked with amending the constitution to allow President Omar al-Bashir to run for another term has abruptly canceled its meeting.

Asia2 hours ago

Roadside bomb kills 3 civilians in southern Afghanistan

An Afghan official says a roadside bomb killed three civilians in the southern Kandahar province.

Middle East2 hours ago

Iran points to Pakistan after deadly attack on Guard

Iran's parliament speaker says an attack that killed 27 members of Iran's elite Revolutionary Guard was "planned and carried out from inside Pakistan," saying that country should answer for it.

Middle East2 hours ago

Iran blasts US efforts to turn Europe against nuclear deal

Iran's foreign minister is blasting the United States' "unhealthy fixation" with his country and condemning the Trump administration's efforts to press European countries to pull out of the nuclear agreement with Tehran.

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Middle East2 hours ago

Iran blasts US efforts to turn Europe against nuclear deal

Middle East3 hours ago

US-backed Syria force says IS holding 1,000 civilians

The Americas14 hours ago

Improvised migrant shelter in northern Mexico to close

The Americas16 hours ago

Armed bar attack kills 5, wounds 5 more in Mexico's Cancun

Asia

Asia2 hours ago

Roadside bomb kills 3 civilians in southern Afghanistan

Middle East2 hours ago

Iran points to Pakistan after deadly attack on Guard

Asia3 hours ago

Fire in slum kills 9 in southeastern Bangladesh

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VIDEO15 hours ago

South Korean universities are teaching the basics of love

Europe

Middle East48 mins ago

Family: UK teen who joined Islamic State has baby in Syria

RELIGION1 hour ago

Pope asks for prayers for sex abuse summit at Vatican

Middle East2 hours ago

Iran blasts US efforts to turn Europe against nuclear deal

United Kingdom3 hours ago

Hundreds stranded as British airline Flybmi collapses

Africa

Middle East2 hours ago

Sudan lawmakers cancel meeting on constitutional changes

Africa20 hours ago

Danish woman nominated to head UN Environment Program

Africa22 hours ago

South African activists try to protect endangered pangolins

Middle East1 day ago

Egypt says deadly extremist attack hits Sinai checkpoint

Middle East

Middle East48 mins ago

Family: UK teen who joined Islamic State has baby in Syria

Middle East1 hour ago

Israeli leader pledges funds for museum for Jewish WWII vets

Middle East2 hours ago

Israel PM appoints interim foreign minister

Middle East2 hours ago

Sudan lawmakers cancel meeting on constitutional changes

Australia

Australia2 days ago

Australian senator apologizes for wiping his own blood on fellow lawmaker’s door after scuffle in parliament

Middle East3 days ago

Refugee footballer thanks Australian leader for freedom

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VIDEO3 days ago

Police seek public's help identifying 'caterpillar' burglar

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VIDEO3 days ago

Shocking Photos: Giant python devours wallaby in Australia

World1 day ago

The week in pictures, Feb. 9 - Feb. 15

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

United Kingdom3 hours ago

Hundreds stranded as British airline Flybmi collapses

Hundreds of passengers have been stranded by the abrupt collapse of the British regional airline Flybmi.

Asia3 hours ago

Fire in slum kills 9 in southeastern Bangladesh

A fire official says a devastating blaze that raced through a crammed slum in southeastern Bangladesh has left at least nine people dead and several others injured.

Middle East3 hours ago

US-backed Syria force says IS holding 1,000 civilians

The U.S.-backed Syrian militia fighting the Islamic State in its last toehold in Syria says there are over 1,000 civilians trapped in the tiny area and that the militant group is preventing them from leaving.

Europe3 hours ago

France's yellow vests mark 3 months amid racist tensions

French yellow vest protesters are marking three months since the kickoff of their anti-government movement, after anti-Semitic remarks by some demonstrators raised national concerns about the movement's ascendant radical fringe.

isis3 hours ago

ISIS' last enclave in Syria is on the brink of total defeat: report

Islamic State militants on Saturday hung on to their last parcel of land in eastern Syria after several days of bombardment from U.S. fighter jets and pressure from all sides by advancing forces on the ground.

Europe5 hours ago

Thousands in Serbia protest for 11th week against populists

Thousands of people have rallied in Serbia's capital for 11th week in a row against populist President Aleksandar Vucic and his government.

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VIDEO13 hours ago

Eric shawn: Why do our allies fund Iran?

Jonathan Wachtel on the E.U. efforts to evade U.S. sanctions.

The Americas14 hours ago

Improvised migrant shelter in northern Mexico to close

Authorities in northern Mexico have decided to close an improvised shelter in the border city of Piedras Negras where hundreds of Central American migrants have been living for over a week.

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VIDEO15 hours ago

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