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Michael Jackson wax statue removed by Danish mall after complaints

The statue of the late pop star was replaced with one of Brad Pitt.

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Moms with 4 kids will pay no income tax as Hungary hopes for baby boom

PM Viktor Orban, who has made "zero tolerance" for immigration his main theme, said the moves aim to "ensure the survival of the Hungarian nation."

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Lawyer for National Enquirer's David Pecker denies Bezos' blackmail accusations

"It absolutely is not extortion and not blackmail," said Elkan Abramowitz, attorney for AMI CEO David Pecker, on ABC's "This Week" on Sunday.

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Russian islands declare emergency after polar bear 'invasion'

"The people are scared," the regional government said in a statement.

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Why Israel is terrified of global boycott movement

The campaign is also reverberating in the U.S., where the Senate passed a bill Tuesday that would allow states to punish businesses that take part in Israel boycotts.

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South Korea, U.S. sign new cost-sharing deal for troops after Trump demand

President Donald Trump has said South Korea should pay more, and previous rounds of failed negotiations caused worries about the countries' decades-long alliance.

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Volunteers ready U.S. aid for Venezuela as Maduro digs in

The emergency supplies have become the focus of a political struggle between President Nicolás Maduro and opposition leader Juan Guaidó.

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Prince Philip surrenders driver's license weeks after car accident

"After careful consideration The Duke of Edinburgh has taken the decision to voluntarily surrender his driving licence," Buckingham Palace announced.

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Trump says second summit with North Korea's Kim will be in Hanoi

"I look forward to seeing Chairman Kim & advancing the cause of peace!" the president said on Twitter Friday.

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Florida Sen. Rick Scott urges Britain's Prince Charles not to visit Cuba

A visit to Cuba "signals your support for a ruthless dictatorship," Scott warned in a letter to the Prince of Wales.

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Finland gave $636 a month to unemployed people. Here's what happened.

Those taking part in the trial reported they were happier and healthier than others in a control group.

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Zoo's effort to mate two tigers ends with one killing the other

"Their introduction began as predicted, but quickly escalated into a more aggressive interaction," the London Zoo said.

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Teen pulled from rubble of Istanbul building as death toll rises to 15

The building had been the family's home for 25 years, one relative said.

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Lorena Bobbitt's violent act became a joke without focusing on cause, she says

Bobbitt, who cut off her husband's penis in 1993, said she had suffered domestic abuse and then was "victimized again by the media" and society.

USA

Canadian serial killer Bruce McArthur sentenced to life in prison

The 67-year-old former landscaper sexually assaulted, killed and dismembered men he met in Toronto's Gay Village district over seven years.

France

Exclusive: Top Euro MEPs blast Italy's 'big mistake' over France spat

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Antonio Tajani and Manfred Weber had plenty to say on Italy's ongoing spat with France.

USA

American Airlines pilot accused of being drunk is arrested at airport

The Philadelphia-bound flight was canceled and passengers were rebooked on another flight, airline officials said.

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Delta pulls napkins encouraging passengers to slip their number to their 'plane crush'

"Be a little old school, write down your number and give it to your plane crush. you never know," reads one side of the napkin.

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Inmate's escape attempt is foiled by ceiling collapse, video shows

It all came crashing down when the inmate fell through the ceiling into the jail's booking area.

Brazil

Fire at Flamengo football centre in Rio kills 10

A fire at the Flamengo football club in Brazil has killed 10 people.