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Prison visitor poses as pastor to smuggle drugs to inmate in Bible

"Just when you think you have heard and seen it all," said the local sheriff.

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Teen arrested for allegedly stabbing two at Church of Scientology in Australia

Police in Australia said the 16-year-old was being escorted from the church when he pulled out a knife.

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Saudi prosecutor seeks death penalty in case of slain journalist Jamal Khashoggi

The Washington Post writer authored columns critical of powerful Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

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The British army wants to recruit 'snowflakes, binge gamers, phone zombies'

The ad campaign highlights that the U.K. military is spots potential "even if others don't."

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North Korean diplomat vanishes, reportedly is seeking asylum in West

North Korea, which touts itself in its propaganda as a socialist paradise, is extremely sensitive about defections.

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Chinese spacecraft makes first landing on moon's far side

The pioneering landing of the lunar explorer Chang-e 4 demonstrates China's growing ambitions as a space power.

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Breaking years-long ban, two women enter Hindu temple in India

Although the Supreme Court lifted the ban in September, demonstrators tried to block women from entering the temple.

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'Sin tax' doubles the cost of alcohol overnight in Qatar

"Specific goods that the State of Qatar deems harmful to human health and the environment" have been hit with the levy.

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Hope fades for another miracle in the rubble after Russian explosion

Six people have have been rescued alive from the rubble, including a 10-month-old baby.

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Netflix pulls episode of comedy show mocking Saudi crown prince

The comedian criticized the country's crown prince over the Khashoggi murder. "Saudi Arabia was basically the boy band manager of 9/11," he also joked.

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6 killed in train accident on bridge in Denmark

A severe storm made it difficult for emergency services to reach the scene.

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Japan's emperor begins countdown to relinquishing Chrysanthemum Throne

The country's imperial family is far more cloistered than their Western counterparts, and the emperor's father was once viewed as a god.

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Likely no foreign nationals among dead in fatal Denmark train crashDen

At least eight people were killed in a train accident on a bridge in Denmark on Wednesday, police on the island of Fyn have said. Authorities added it's likely no foreign nationals are among the casualties.

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Security guard charged with murder in fatal shooting of suspected shoplifter

Jonathan Hart, 21, was shot and killed at a Walgreens in Hollywood, California, on Dec. 2.

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Georgia teen dies by suicide after he accidentally fatally shoots friend

Devin Hodges, 15, was showing off a gun to friends when it accidentally discharged, police said.

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China threatens Taiwan, says it seeks peaceful 'reunification'

Earlier, the leader of the self-ruled island said Beijing must respect Taiwan's democratic values.

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Three police officers shot in Houston while serving warrant

The suspected shooter was not immediately captured and may be barricaded inside a home, officials said.

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Mexican mayor gunned down after being sworn in

Gov. Alejandro Murat confirmed the killing of Tlaxiaco Mayor Alejandro Aparicio Santiago via his Twitter account Tuesday.

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Child hospitalized after falling into rhino exhibit at Florida zoo

The incident happened during a hands-on, educational experience at the zoo called a Rhino Encounter.

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Far-right Bolsonaro to take power in Brazil amid high hopes — and fears

He is the latest far-right leader to come to power by riding waves of anger at the establishment and promises to ditch the status quo.