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China's Xi calls Hong Kong unrest 'urgent' in rare comment on protests

Recent violent demonstrations in the semi-autonomous region pose one of the most serious challenges to the president since he came to power in 2012.

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Ukraine 'invisible' as impeachment hearings focus on Washington drama

"There is a long standing issue of countries overlooking Ukraine," said Duncan Allan, a former British diplomat who served in embassies in Kyiv and Moscow.

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American ISIS suspect sent back to U.S. by Turkey

The man was stranded in a no man's land between Greece and Turkey for five days.

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Judge rules U.S.-born ISIS bride is not a citizen

Hoda Muthana will not be allowed to return to the U.S. after travelling to Syria to join the extremists in 2014.

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Trump to visit Britain for NATO meeting in early December

Trump to attend NATO meeting in Britain early December

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North Korea calls Biden a 'rabid dog' for insulting its dignity

It wasn't immediately clear which of the former vice president's comments provoked Pyongyang's anger.

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Floodwaters engulf Venice again 3 days after near-record high tide

Even as Venetians attempt to recover from floods earlier this week, they are already beginning to deal with the next disaster.

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Two dead and three critically injured after US school shooting

A suspect described as a male Asian in black clothing was still at large, the Santa Clarita Valley sheriff said on Twitter.

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More flooding expected even as Venetians mop up, wring out after high tide

"Our generation must be capable of solving this problem, we went to the moon we have to also save Venice from flooding."

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Turkey to send suspected American ISIS fighter back to U.S.

The man was deported to Greece on Nov. 11 but was stranded when officials there refused to accept him.

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Flood, fire and plague: climate change blamed for disasters

While the politicians argue, concern is growing about the impact on the health of a warmer world.

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How tuk tuk drivers became the unlikely heroes of Iraq's popular revolt

"We are not ashamed of being poor anymore because the protest is not going to succeed without us being beside the demonstrators."

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Clinton warns U.K. headed for 'fascism' as politics turns nasty

"That's the path of authoritarianism, that's the path of fascism — when you are told you are in danger or your family is."

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Islamic Jihad says cease-fire reached, but no Israel confirmation

Shortly after the cease-fire announcement, d shortly after his announcement, two rockets were fired, setting off air-raid sirens in southern Israel.

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Netanyahu vows to 'mercilessly' hit Gaza militants

"They have one choice, to stop these attacks or absorb more and more blows," the prime minister said escalating violence.

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World thirst for oil keeps growing, with SUVs a key culprit

Mounting demand for plastic is another factor. So is increasing plane travel. And the upcoming population boom in cities across Africa and Asia.

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China tells U.S. to back off as Hong Kong violence escalates

"We urge the U.S. to clearly assess the situation and pull back before it's too late," Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang said.

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Cat owner caught after overweight feline flight scam

"I violated the rules, and the carrier has every right to take action," Galin told NBC News.

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Venice mayor blames climate change as flooding hits second-highest levels ever

More than 85 percent of the city is under water, including famed St. Mark's Basilica, raising concerns over damage to mosaics and other artworks.

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Billionaire's son is the latest target of China's social credit system

A failure to pay his debts within the given time will see Wang Sicong join the ranks of "discredited" people.