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Britain is getting a new leader today. Will he steer country out of crisis?

Johnson takes office at one of the most critical junctures in British politics in post-World War II history.

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British politician's aide quits in a brazen Twitter tirade

"I cannot and will not defend you and your vile, inexcusable contempt for the people who voted you in," Gareth Arnold wrote.

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North Korea detains Russians, South Koreans in fishing vessel

The crew were detained on July 17 by North Korean border guards, and are currently being held in a hotel in the city of Wonsan, the Russian embassy said.

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Missing teens now suspects in killings of U.S woman, her boyfriend and third person

Police say the teens are no longer missing, but "suspects in the Dease Lake suspicious death and the double homicide of Lucas Fowler and Chynna Deese."

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ICE arrests 35 in operation targeting 2,000 migrants

"This is just the beginning of the operation," ICE Acting Director Matthew Albence said when asked about the low arrest rate.

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From Brexit to Iran, why Boris Johnson faces a daunting task from day one

Analysis: Boris Johnson will be met be a list of crises when he officially becomes Britain's prime minister Wednesday.

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Ivanka misspells United Kingdom in Boris Johnson congratulations tweet

"Congratulations @BorisJohnson on becoming the next Prime Minister of the United Kingston," tweeted Ivanka Trump.

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Li Peng, who oversaw Tiananmen Square massacre as Chinese premier, dies at 91

Li Peng was best known for announcing martial law during the 1989 Tiananmen Square pro-democracy protests.

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Boris Johnson will be next U.K. prime minister

The celebrity politician will take over from Theresa May on Wednesday and will need to tackle the U.K.'s divorce from the European Union.

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Kim Jong Un inspects new submarine, wants North Korea's military bolstered

The North's official Korean Central News Agency reported Tuesday that Kim expressed "great satisfaction" with the submarine.

USA

Much of Venezuela in the dark again after massive blackout

The power in the capital went out after 4 p.m. Monday and immediately backed up traffic as stop lights and the subway stopped working during rush hour.

USA

South Korea fires warning shots after it says Russia violated its airspace

South Korean military officials said a Russian bomber breached the country's airspace twice in what they said was an "unprecedented" violation.

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Killing of couple in Canada may be linked to missing teens and another death, police say

A burning car belonging to two missing teens and a dead man were found about 300 miles from where a U.S. woman and her Australian boyfriend were found shot dead.

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Cristiano Ronaldo won't face criminal charges in Las Vegas rape case

The Clark County District Attorney says that sexual assault claims can't be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

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Greece new government wins confidence vote on economic policy

Greece's newly-elected government wins confidence vote on economic policy

USA

Nearly $5 million worth of gold bars seized at Heathrow Airport

The gold bars weighed in at more than 400 pounds.

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American family of kidnapped Libyan politician pleads for her return

Seham Sergiwa, a women's rights advocate, was kidnapped from her home in Benghazi on July 17 by Libyan National Army, her relatives say.

United Kingdom

Boris Johnson is likely Britain's next leader. Is he a 'great brain' or an opportunist?

The colorful Conservative lawmaker is the clear favorite to become prime minister after a party leadership contest this week.

USA

Israeli crews demolish Palestinian homes in east Jerusalem

Israel says the buildings were erected too close to its West Bank separation barrier. Residents say the buildings are on West Bank land.

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17 alleged U.S.-trained spies arrested by Iran

The Iranian Intelligence Ministry held a briefing on Monday where they announced the alleged spies were Iranian citizens but trained by the CIA.