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Russian agents planned hit from assassins' lairs in French Alps, say intel officials

Western intelligence agencies tracked up to 15 members of Russia's military intelligence agency, the GRU, including 2 who poisoned a defector in London.

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US Speaker Nancy Pelosi announces impeachment process will proceed

US Speaker Nancy Pelosi has said that Congress will proceed with articles of impeachment against Donald Trump.

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France braces for severe disruption in mass strike over pensions

Bracing for violence, the city's police chief instructed all businesses, restaurants and cafes to close along the major march routes.

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New Zealand PM aims to limit spread of hate at mosque shooting trial

New Zealand's prime minister will do all she can to stop a man accused of killing 51 Muslim worshippers from spreading his message of hate at his trial.

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South African anti-apartheid campaigner Archbishop Tutu in hospital

The 88-year-old used the pulpit to preach against the injustices of white minority rule Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town.

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Specter of U.S. interference looms over health care debate in U.K.

The future of the National Health Service after Brexit has become a major talking point for Labour in its effort to oust the Conservatives in the election.

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Kim rides horse up symbolic peak for 2nd time as N. Korea raps Trump

Mount Paektu and white horses are symbols associated with the Kim family's dynastic rule.

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Germany expels 2 Russian diplomats after linking Moscow to murder

There are "enough indications" killing was "contracted by government offices of the Russian Federation or the autonomous Chechen republic," prosecutors say.

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Japanese doctor hailed as 'one of Afghanistan's greatest friends' killed in attack

In April, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani granted Tetsu Nakamura honorary citizenship.

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After a bruising first day, NATO braces for friction in talks near London

Leaders are gathering in the unassuming London commuter town of Watford for talks, one-to-one meetings and press conferences.

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Police find body of third person lost in Australian outback

Claire Hockridge, 46, had been missing for over two weeks after taking a drive into the outback with her partner and a family friend on Nov. 19.

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Dog turns on microwave, sets off kitchen fire in British home

"Clearly this is a very strange incident involving the man's dog, but it could still have been more serious," a fire official said.

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Trump is so unpopular in the U.K. that some are lining up for a fight

Polls show that 19 percent of Britons have a positive opinion of Trump, while more than two thirds say they have no confidence he will do the right thing.

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Auschwitz-themed skating costume's award nomination reversed

The International Skating Union later said it had mistakenly nominated the outfit, which included a yellow star like Jews were forced to wear during the Holocaust.

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Royal firestorm greets Trump as he lands in London

Prince Andrew stepped away from his royal duties last month, but that has done little to quell the furor over his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.

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Iran says it shot 'rioters' after rights group claims 200 killed in protests

Amnesty International said the "alarming death toll" was further evidence that Iran's security forces went on a "horrific killing spree."

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Two rescued after weeks lost in Australian outback

"Two weeks' survival is insane. It doesn't happen," said a Northern Territories Police spokesperson.

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Boris Johnson looks to avoid damaging Trump meeting during NATO gathering

People close to the U.K. prime minister have told the White House that now is not the time for a formal meeting between the leaders.

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At its 70th birthday, NATO has other problems than Trump

Analysis: "Last time they had a summit it was torpedoed by Donald Trump — and now it's not just Trump that they have to worry about," one expert said.

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San Diego-raised man now leading terrorists in Africa, officials say

Jehad Serwan Mostafa plays a critical role in one of Africa's deadliest terror groups, federal authorities said.