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Indian villagers crush tiger to death after it killed man

The tiger is India's national animal and it is categorized as endangered under the Wildlife Protection Act.

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'Nationalist leprosy' in Europe is reminiscent of 1930s, Macron warns

The 1918 armistice that ended WWI brought peace to France, but created conditions that allowed the Nazis to flourish in Germany.

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Christian pilgrims' killers are slain in shootout, Egypt says

Christians make up about 10 percent of Egypt's 100 million people and have long complained of discrimination.

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Iran's Rouhani warns of 'war situation' as U.S. sanctions resume

The United States says the measures are not aimed at toppling the government, but at persuading it to radically change its policies.

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Khashoggi's sons plead for body so they can bury him in Saudi Arabia

"We just need to make sure that he rests in peace," Salah Khashoggi said of his father.

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China's leader and a retired U.S. general have been talking about 'war.' But don't panic.

"There's a genuine concern it might end up somewhere horrible," one expert said.

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As Trump restores sanctions, Iranians rally to mark anniversary of U.S. Embassy takeover

Anger and distrust of the United States is surging again following President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw from Iran's nuclear deal with world powers.

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Florida yoga studio gunman had history of harassing young women

Scott Beierle, 40, entered the yoga studio as a customer and opened fire with a handgun without warning, police said. He later killed himself.

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8 children injured in fall from inflatable slide at UK fireworks event

The eight children fell from the inflatable slide.

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Famed trumpeter Roy Hargrove dies at 49

Although his output as a recording artist in his own right had come to a halt in the 2010s, Hargrove continued to be a prolific live performer through the end of his life.

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Thousands across the globe #ShowUpForShabbat to honor Squirrel Hill victims

"We will not run away. We will not cower. We will not allow the hate of a few to drive out the love of the many," one rabbi wrote.

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Some South Koreans see trusting Kim Jong Un over nukes as a gamble

South Koreans detect a change in the mood, but are skeptical about whether Kim is genuine about nuclear weapons.

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U.S. service member killed in Afghan 'insider' attack

The attacker was killed by Afghan Forces and an injured U.S. service member is undergoing treatment, the NATO-led Resolute Support mission said.

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Iran's supreme leader says the world opposes Trump's decisions

The White House announced Friday it is reimposing economic and trade sanctions on Iran, starting at midnight on Sunday. The move is intended to change the country's politics through economic pressure.

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North Korea threatens to resume nuclear testing

The U.S. is acting "arrogantly" and sanctions should be lifted before any progress is made in nuclear talks, North Korea said in a statement Friday.

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Turkish president pens op-ed to demand Saudis answer questions over Khashoggi killing

'Who gave the order to kill this kind soul?' President Erdogan asked in a Washington Post op-ed.

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FBI confirms suspicious package to American billionaire recovered

The FBI has confirmed in a tweet that they recovered a suspicious package addressed to American billionaire Tom Steyer on Thursday night. The package was similar to another one sent to Steyer last week.

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Muslim cleric known as 'Father of the Taliban' killed in Pakistan

Maulana Samiul Haq may have been tortured before murder in an "organized attack," family members told NBC News.

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Ambush on bus carrying Coptic Christian pilgrims in Egypt leaves several dead

Friday's attack is the second to target pilgrims heading to the St. Samuel the Confessor monastery in as many years. The previous attack in May 2017 left nearly 30 people dead.

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US announces return of all pre-nuclear deal sanctions on Iran

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Treasury Secretary Stephen Mnuchin made the announcement Friday.