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Trump pushed U.S. and Iran 'close to the brink,' Iran's Zarif tells NBC News

Zarif also says Iran can't decipher the black box from a Ukraine plane shot down by Iran without help, but won't hand it over to the U.S. or others.

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Passengers finally begin to leave coronavirus-hit cruise ship in Japan

So far, 11 virus-free passenger have been allowed to leave the ship.

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Emmanuel Macron's candidate for Paris mayor quits over sexting row

"I have decided to withdraw my candidacy from the municipal election," Benjamin Griveaux said in a video statement.

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COVID-19 updates: 1,700 heath workers infected, first fatality in Japan

As more 'wartime' measures are implemented, here is the latest.

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Turkey-Syria clashes escalate as humanitarian crisis grows

"Escalation is likely going to continue as long as Turkey and Russia cannot agree on a new cease-fire," one analyst said.

World News

Senate acts to restrain Trump's military powers against Iran

The Senate approved a rare bipartisan measure on Thursday limiting President Donald Trump's authority to launch military operations against Iran.

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Volunteers rush to help pets trapped in epidemic epicenter

There are at least 20,000 to 30,000 animals trapped in people's homes since Wuhan went into lockdown, the head of a local animal rescue center said.

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A 'rude awakening': The message Meghan's royal saga sends to young black people in Britain

"It reminded us that we shouldn't get too comfortable, and no matter how much we think we are accepted into society, we really aren't," one student said.

Germany

Merkel successor Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer to quit over vote fiasco

Merkel successor Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer announced that she will quit her role as head of the CDU after the party was criticised over a regional election in Thuringia.

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Thailand survivor recalls hiding for six hours during shooting rampage

Montagan Nukdai, 28, a waitress at a local restaurant, attended a vigil for the 29 people killed.

USA

'Most devastating plague of locusts' in recent history could come within weeks, U.N. warns

Climate change and al-Shabab extremists contributed to circumstances that could produce "devastating" swarms of locusts in Somalia and East Africa.

USA

Coalition talks expected in Ireland after Sinn Fein election surge, exit poll suggests

Fine Gael and Fianna Fail, which have dominated Irish politics since independence, have shunned Sinn Fein because of its links to the IRA.

USA

Coronavirus updates: Number of confirmed cases drops disease's epicenter, China confirms

As death toll exceed SARS outbreak, here is the latest you need to know.

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'Ignored and trivialized': Experts warned Australia government before catastrophic blazes

"We could just see it coming," said Ken Thompson, co-founder of Emergency Leaders for Climate Action.

USA

Multiple U.S. troops killed and wounded in attack in Afghanistan

U.S. and Afghan forces "conducting an operation in Nangarhar province were engaged by direct fire" on Saturday, a military spokesman said.

USA

Thai soldier kills at least 10 in shooting rampage, police say

Soldier opens fire in northeastern city of Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand.

USA

Turkey accused of sending Syrians back to 'war zone' as conflict escalates

"I can't remember how many times I have had to move because of the intense bombing and the advance of the Syrian army," said one father forced to flee.

USA

Harry and Meghan spotted together for first time since stepping back from royal family

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attended a JPMorgan event in Miami on Thursday.

USA

Eight Americans diagnosed with coronavirus on cruise ship off Japan

"Being alone in the hospital in a foreign country where people don't speak my language, that's definitely a concern," said Rebecca Frasure of Oregon.

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China to investigate death of doctor who blew whistle on Coronavirus

Since his death, Li has become a hero in China and was the subject of more than two million posts on social media.