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Meghan Markle guest-edited British Vogue to 'shine light' amid 'daily darkness'

Her comments, as well as her choice of women to highlight, came strikingly close to political commentary for a member of the British royal family, who are traditionally apolitical — in public at least.

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American teen claims he knifed Italian officer in self-defense, judge says

One of two U.S. teenagers jailed in Rome for allegedly slaying a police officer said he feared he was being strangled, according to a judge's ruling

USA

Dozens killed in Brazil prison riot

Authorities said the riot involved rival criminal gangs who took at least two penitentiary officers hostage as they battled one another.

USA

Jailed Russian opposition leader hospitalized after suspected poisoning, lawyer says

He was arrested several days before a major opposition rally over the weekend that ended with nearly 1,400 people detained.

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U.S. and Europe caught up in fierce Saudi crackdown on dissenters

Jamal Khashoggi's murder was no anomaly. To stifle criticism, Saudi officials will even forcibly remove opponents from Western countries.

USA

8-year-old boy dies after being pushed onto train tracks in Germany

The boy's mother was also pushed onto the tracks at Frankfurt's main station. She was able to escape.

USA

China blames Hong Kong violence on Western forces

"Their intention is to create trouble in Hong Kong, make Hong Kong a problem to China, in order to contain China's development," senior official said.

USA

Italians mourn officer killed in stabbing as two U.S. teens remain in custody

As the two Americans remain in Italian prison, mourners gather in Rome on Monday to pay their respects to killed officer Mario Cerciello Rega.

USA

20 killed in attack at Afghan political office

About 50 other people were wounded in the attack on Green Trend party headquarters, which included a gunbattle between the attackers and security forces.

USA

Neil deGrasse Tyson keeps Museum of Natural History job after misconduct probe

The celebrity astrophysicist had been accused by three women of misconduct, unwanted sexual advances and assault.

USA

World powers try to save nuclear deal amid mounting U.S.-Iran tensions

Iran is pressuring the remaining parties to the deal, trying to offset the sanctions President Donald Trump reinstated after pulling out.

USA

FBI offers $10,000 reward for 'Pink Lady Bandit' after string of bank robberies

The suspect earned her moniker because she carried a pink handbag in at least two of her heists.

USA

American teens arrested in murder of Italian officer accused each other, officials say

The two men visiting Rome from California were interrogated separately after being arrested hours after a police officer was killed, officials said.

USA

Hong Kong protesters defy police despite growing violence

"Police no longer fear using excessive force," protester Jason Lo told NBC News. "This is unacceptable. As long as I can come out, I will continue."

USA

Trump calls congressman's Baltimore district 'disgusting'

Attack comes days after committee Cummings chairs voted to subpoena Ivanka Trump and husband Jared Kushner's emails and texts.

USA

Russian police arrest hundreds at Moscow election protest

The dispute comes as the Kremlin is struggling with how to deal with strongly opposing views in its sprawling capital of 12.6 million people.

USA

Two Americans charged for death of Italian police officer

The officer was killed on Friday while investigating the theft of a backpack in Rome, police say.

USA

Hong Kong police fire tear gas after demonstrators defy protest ban

It was a show of defiance against the white-clad assailants who beat dozens of people last Sunday night.

United Kingdom

Boris Johnson has got the Brexit band back together — will they succeed?

Analysis: The new prime minister has assembled a Cabinet dominated by hard-line Brexit supporters. Will they succeed where Theresa May failed?

USA

South Korean nightclub loft collapse kills 2, injures at least 10

Athletes from the U.S. water polo teams were at the site celebrating a championship, but all are safe and accounted for, a team official said.