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Serbia puts troop on high alert near border with Kosovo

Kosovo broke away from Serbia following a U.S.-led NATO bombing campaign in 1999 and declared independence in 2008.

USA

Netanyahu political crisis centers on requiring ultra-Orthodox to serve in the military

The Israeli prime minister may face a 2nd election after failing to put together a coalition. Wednesday is the deadline.

USA

Austria's youthful leader ousted as scandal engulfs ex-ally

The development comes after a video emerged showing the leader of a coalition partner appear to offer government contracts to a purported Russian investor.

USA

Tons of plastic waste are being sent back to Western countries

"Malaysia will not be a dumping ground to the world ... we will fight back. Even though we are a small country, we can't be bullied."

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Japan

Young children among victims of mass stabbing in Japan

Dozens injured including young children in stabbing attack near Japanese capital

USA

42 inmates killed in Brazil jails, prison officials say

The inmates were found dead at three prisons, and all showed signs of asphyxia.

USA

At least 3 dead in stabbing attack in Japan

Officials said a man had been detained in the attack, which happened outside Tokyo.

Nepal

American climber dies on descent from summit of Mount Everest

The number of dead or missing mountaineers on the world's highest mountain is now at nine on the Nepali side during the current climbing season.

USA

Environmentalists and far-right batter centrists as Europe is reshaped

Analysis: Sunday's results represent a seismic rejection of the traditional ruling parties across the continent.

USA

Assange's extradition battle to focus on free speech rights

"This precedent will be used against other media organizations," Assange's London-based counsel said.

World News

Two suspects arrested in connection with bomb attack in Lyon last week

French police have arrested two people in connection with last week's bomb blast in the city of Lyon that injured 13 people.

USA

Europe at crossroads as voters embrace the far-right, environmentalists

Party group leaders begin their horse-trading to see what kind of stable alliance can be established and who might secure the E.U.'s top jobs.

USA

Organized crime gangs trigger return of moats in Britain

"We have to take defending ourselves into our own hands," one farmer said as moats and trenches are dug and reinforced gates installed.

USA

Trump says he backs Japan's efforts to talk with Iran

"The prime minister's already spoken to me about that and I do believe that Iran would like to talk. And if they'd like to talk, we'd like to talk also. We'll see what happens," Trump said.

Sport

Attacking judo and acrobatics on final day of 2019 Hohhot Grand Prix

Attacking judo and acrobatics dominated a thrilling Day 3 of the 2019 Hohhot Grand Prix in China, with South Korea topping the medals standings table

USA

German official warns Jews against wearing yarmulkes amid rising anti-Semitism

The number of anti-Semitic and anti-foreigner incidents rose in Germany last year, according to recent statistics.

USA

Who is Boris Johnson, the man poised to be the next British leader?

A disheveled, divisive populist, Johnson is the bookmakers' favorite to take over as leader of the ruling Conservative Party.

Sport

Explosive judo on Day 2 of Hohhot Grand Prix, Japan tops medals table

Powerhouse performances and explosive judo dominated Day 2 of the 2019 Hohhot Grand Prix in China, with Japan clinging on to top spot in medals table

France

'Parasite' directed by Bong Joon-ho wins the Palme d'or in Cannes

'Parasite' directed by Bong Joon-ho wins prestigious Palme d'Or at Cannes film festival

USA

Iran blasts 'highly dangerous' U.S. troop boost amid Mideast tensions

The U.S. is sending 1,500 more troops to the region amid simmering tensions, President Donald Trump said Friday.