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Report: Russia will meddle in European elections, continue cyber campaign against West

In a conflict, Russia would likely hit the Baltic states first, but war between Russia and NATO would involve attacks on Western Europe, says a new report.

USA

U.S. to withdraw personnel from Venezuela embassy amid turmoil

"The presence of U.S. diplomatic staff at the embassy has become a constraint on U.S. policy," Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said.

USA

Greek passenger stopped from boarding doomed Ethiopian Airlines flight

"I'm slowly coming to terms with what happened and how close it came. On the other hand, I'm also very upset — I'm shattered — for those who were lost," Antonis Mavropoulos said.

Algeria

Algeria's ailing leader Bouteflika will not run for fifth term

Algeria's Bouteflika says he will not run for fifth term, postpones presidential elections

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U.N. mourns 19 staff members killed in Ethiopia plane crash

Authorities confirmed that doomed jet was carrying passengers from more than 30 countries.

USA

'Wonder Woman' star takes on Netanyahu over 'Jewish people' remark

"It is not a matter of right or left, Arabs or Jews, secular or religious. It is a matter of dialogue, of dialogue for peace," the actress said.

USA

Woman accused of killing Kim Jong Un's half brother is freed after charge is dropped

Siti Aisyah has said she thought she was taking part in a prank for a TV show. Some South Korean lawmakers have said Pyongyang ordered the assassination.

USA

Ethiopian Airlines crash is second for Boeing 737 Max 8 in five months

It's too early to draw conclusions about any similarities between the two crashes, officials and safety experts say

Sport

Fast footwork and fantastic judo on final day of Marrakech Grand Prix

There was fast footwork and fantastic judo on show during a historic final day of the 2019 Marrakech Grand Prix as Germany topped the medals standings

USA

Algerian president back home amid mass protests against him

The power structure has been shaken by the size of the unprecedented citizens' revolt, which has drawn millions to say no to a fifth term.

USA

Bus explodes in Stockholm, driver injured

The driver of the bus was rushed to the hospital with burns. No passengers were on the bus.

USA

Animal slaughter law brings Muslims, Jews together in Belgium

With the help of a U.S. legal fund, a group of community organizations aims to overturn the law that bans the practices required for halal and kosher meat.

USA

Animal slaughter law brings Muslims, Jews together in Belgium

With the help of a U.S. legal fund, a group of community organizations aims to overturn the law that bans the practices required for halal and kosher meat.

USA

Ethiopian Airlines flight to Nairobi crashes with 157 aboard

The Boeing 737 is believed to have crashed early on Sunday with 149 passengers and eight crew members aboard, a spokesman for the airline said.

USA

60 years after Dalai Lama fled, China defends Tibet policies

China claims Tibet has been part of its territory for centuries, although many Tibetans say they were essentially independent for most of that time.

Ethiopia

'No survivors' in Ethiopian Airlines crash, CEO confirms

"The group CEO who is at the accident scene right now regrets to confirm that there are no survivors," the airline posted on Twitter alongside a picture.

USA

32 injured after turbulence en route to New York

The injured sustained mostly bumps and bruises, officials said.

USA

14 killed in Colombian plane crash

The Laser Aereo aircraft was midway through its flight from San Jose del Guaviare to central Villavicencio.

Sport

Dazzling judo on Day 2 of Marrakech Grand Prix, IJF signs Morocco deal

Dazzling judo on Day 2 of Marrakech Grand Prix as the IJF signs landmark deal for a new Marrakech training centre and judo programmes in 40 schools

USA

Illegal US-Canada border crossings quietly rising, data shows

More than 960 people crossed into the U.S. illegally from the northern border with Canada last year, according to data released from CBP.