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Al Qaeda9 hours ago

Hero dog wins 'medal of honor' in UK for helping fight Al Qaeda

A Belgian Malinois named Kuno has won the Victoria Cross, the UK's version of the Medal of Honor for helping British special forces fight Al Qaeda.

Israel11 hours ago

Israel preparing for potential US military strike on Iran: report

Israel Defense Forces have been preparing for the possibility that the U.S. military will strike Iran during the last two months of President Trump's term, according to a report. 

India11 hours ago

Battle of the beasts: Tiger pounces world's deadliest bear in tooth-and-claw fight for life

The 600-pound tiger darted into some foliage, where the sounds of an animal crying out as it struggled against its would-be prey, video shows.

Middle East

Iran7 hours ago

Iran releases Kylie Moore-Gilbert, British-Australian academic, in exchange for 3 prisoners

Israel2 days ago

Israel PM Netanyahu secretly met with Saudi crown prince: reports

PentagonNovember 16

How Obama-era budget controls have hurt US military readiness against growing China, Russia, Iran threats

SCIENCENovember 14

Egypt unveils ancient coffins, statues found in Saqqara

Europe

Coronavirus1 day ago

Michelin star restaurant's ferris wheel social distancing dining event was a hit, owner plans another

SPORTS1 day ago

Former Belarus basketball star Yelena Leuchanka reflects on jail time for protest

Russia3 days ago

US withdraws from Open Skies Treaty with Russia: officials

United Kingdom4 days ago

UK agrees interim trade deal with Canada amid Brexit uncertainty

Latin America

Venezuelan Political Crisis16 hours ago

Opposition leaders launch unprecedented partnership to funnel funds, bypassing Maduro controls

Latin America3 days ago

Protesters in Guatemala break into Congress building, set fire

Hurricanes - TyphoonsNovember 18

Iota devastates Nicaragua and Honduras; death toll rises

WeatherNovember 18

Iota weakens to tropical depression after bringing catastrophic damage to Nicaragua

Iran7 hours ago

Iran releases Kylie Moore-Gilbert, British-Australian academic, in exchange for 3 prisoners

Iran released British-Australian academic Kylie Moore-Gilbert on Wednesday, in a prisoner exchange for three Iranians, according to reports.

Al Qaeda9 hours ago

Hero dog wins 'medal of honor' in UK for helping fight Al Qaeda

A Belgian Malinois named Kuno has won the Victoria Cross, the UK's version of the Medal of Honor for helping British special forces fight Al Qaeda.

India11 hours ago

Battle of the beasts: Tiger pounces world's deadliest bear in tooth-and-claw fight for life

The 600-pound tiger darted into some foliage, where the sounds of an animal crying out as it struggled against its would-be prey, video shows.

Israel11 hours ago

Israel preparing for potential US military strike on Iran: report

Israel Defense Forces have been preparing for the possibility that the U.S. military will strike Iran during the last two months of President Trump's term, according to a report. 

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United Kingdom18 hours ago

UK cuts overseas aid amid worst recession in over 300 years

The British government faced fury Wednesday over its decision to ditch its long-standing target for overseas aid to finance other spending priorities in the wake of what it described as the deepest recession in over three centuries.

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China19 hours ago

Chinese President Xi congratulates Biden: state media

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday congratulated President-elect Joe Biden on winning the 2020 election, according to state media outlet Xinhua.

Justice Department20 hours ago

Texas men busted in $317M scam pitching non-existent N95 masks to Australia

Two Texas men have been charged by the U.S. Department of Justice in the attempted sale of 50 million "non-existent" N95 facemasks to a foreign government.

Mexico20 hours ago

Mexico officials report 113 bodies found in secret graves

Mexican authorities have recovered 113 bodies and additional human remains from a secret grave outside the western city of Guadalajara.

United Kingdom20 hours ago

Boris Johnson assures British children that Santa Claus will deliver presents, despite coronavirus

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday assured British children that Santa Claus would still be delivering presents this Christmas, despite the COVID-19 crisis -- a day after the U.K. announced special measures to keep holiday celebrations intact this year.

World22 hours ago

Ethiopia's prime minister urges world leaders to avoid ‘interference’ in Tigray conflict

Ethiopia’s prime minister is rejecting growing international consensus for dialogue and a halt to deadly fighting in the Tigray region as “unwelcome,” saying his country will handle the conflict on its own as a 72-hour surrender ultimatum runs out on Wednesday.

Germany1 day ago

Berlin police: Car with with slogan on side hits chancellery gate

Berlin police say a car crashed into the front gate of the German chancellery building housing Angela Merkel's offices on Wednesday morning but appears to have caused little damage.

Africa1 day ago

600 bodies found in Tigray town after clash with Ethiopian troops: report

EDUCATION1 day ago

School tells girls not to show knees because it distracts male staff

Parents and students at an Irish preparatory school are blasting administrators over a request from officials that female students were told not to wear certain that could district male staff members. 

World Clips

Iran7 hours ago

Iran releases Kylie Moore-Gilbert, British-Australian academic, in exchange for 3 prisoners

Al Qaeda9 hours ago

Hero dog wins 'medal of honor' in UK for helping fight Al Qaeda

India11 hours ago

Battle of the beasts: Tiger pounces world's deadliest bear in tooth-and-claw fight for life

Israel11 hours ago

Israel preparing for potential US military strike on Iran: report

United Kingdom18 hours ago

UK cuts overseas aid amid worst recession in over 300 years

China19 hours ago

Chinese President Xi congratulates Biden: state media

Justice Department20 hours ago

Texas men busted in $317M scam pitching non-existent N95 masks to Australia

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  Ethiopia's prime minister urges world leaders to avoid ‘interference’ in Tigray conflict