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Cult

Ginger Baker, drummer of British rock band Cream, dies aged 80

His family announced his death from his Twitter account on Sunday saying he "died peacefully in the hospital".

USA

LGBTQ Syrian refugees forced to chose between their families and who they are

"It broke my heart that my parents were the ones I was most afraid of," said Fuad al-Essa.

USA

North Korea claims nuclear talks with U.S. have broken down

"The breakup of the negotiation without any outcome is due to the fact that the U.S. would not give up their old viewpoint and attitude," North Korean diplomat Kim Myong Gil said.

USA

Six elephants die at waterfall in attempt to save calf that fell

"We understand that the elephants were trying to cross over to the other side of the river," a local official said.

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Vatican

Pope Francis adds 13 like-minded cardinals to Catholic hierarchy

Pope Francis adds 13 like-minded cardinals to Catholic hierarchy

United Kingdom

Outcry as US diplomat's spouse leaves Britain after fatal crash

Harry Dunn, 19, died when his motorcycle collided with a Volvo traveling in the wrong direction. A US diplomatic's spouse was questioned over the crash.

USA

Rockets owner distances team from GM's support for Hong Kong protests

Tilman Fertitta was responding to a now-deleted post by Morey which contained an image that read: "Fight For Freedom. Stand With Hong Kong."

USA

'A very dark day': Hong Kong settles into uneasy calm after night of violence

In a televised address, Chief Executive Carrie Lam defended Friday's move to invoke emergency powers in an effort to quell the growing unrest.

USA

Tea and sympathy: Women in Sicily use traditions to brew unity amid migrant crisis

"Integration comes through simple gestures, such as sitting next to each other while sharing food and good conversations over a hot cup," said the founder of the group.

USA

Prince Harry set to sue British tabloids over alleged voicemail hacking

The claims against The Sun and the Daily Mirror follow Harry's announcing earlier this week a lawsuit against the parent company of the Daily Mail.

USA

Man fatally shoots son-in-law who was paying a surprise visit

The incident was "a horrible accident that should have never happened," the Santa Rosa County sheriff said.

USA

Inside Chinese camps thought to be detaining a million Muslims

"Our center is to prevent terrorism thoughts from happening," the director of one of the centers tells NBC News.

USA

Iraqi PM addresses the nation, urges protesters to go home

Authorities have cut internet access in much of Iraq since Wednesday in a desperate move to curb the rallies.

World News

Former hopeful for UK PM quits as MP to run for Mayor of London

Rory Stewart, a former government minister and candidate in this summer's Tory leadership contest, has said he will resign from the Conservative party.

USA

Hong Kong introduces emergency powers after months of protests

Before the new rule was confirmed, protests against it had already started.

USA

US and UK agree to speed data access in criminal cases

The agreement allows law enforcement officials to go directly to tech companies in the other's country to seek electronic evidence in cases of terrorism, child sexual abuse and cybercrime.

USA

Curfews, shootings as anti-government rallies grip Iraq

Authorities have cut internet access across much of the country in a bid to quell the unrest, which was spurred by economic woes and lack of jobs.

USA

Australia rejects Sen. Graham's description of diplomat's role

"In your letter you made mention of the role of an Australian diplomat. We reject your characterization," writes Australia's ambassador to the U.S.

USA

Boris Johnson changes tone to push last-minute Brexit plan — but time is running out

The agreement suggests a solution to the deadlock over Northern Ireland, a crucial sticking point in the Brexit process.

USA

Paris policeman kills 2 officers, injures 3 others in knife attack at headquarters

The attacker, an administrative police officer, is also dead, said a spokesperson for the French police union.