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Missing woman found alive in Hawaiian forest after two weeks

Amanda Eller was "stuck and slightly injured" in the forest, according to loved ones dedicated to finding her.

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Bolton: North Korea missile tests violated U.N. resolutions

The national security adviser says the repeated pattern of failures to rid North Korea of nuclear weapons should be stopped.

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How Theresa May was beaten by Brexit

Analysis: Theresa May leaves Downing Street this summer having failed to pass the Brexit legislation on which she staked her reputation.

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American accused of spying in Russia says he's being threatened

The investigator captain "is insulting my dignity and threatening my life," the American, Paul Whelan, said in a hearing in Moscow.

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Spanish parliament suspends lawmaker rights of four jailed Catalan MPs

The Spanish parliament's governing body on Friday suspended the lawmaker rights of the four jailed Catalan members of parliament while they face trial over the region's failed 2017 independence bid.

USA

Three more dead on Everest amid overcrowding concerns

"Before you reach the summit you have to wait and every minute counts at that height," said Krishma Poudel of Peak Promotion mountaineering agency in Nepal

USA

North Korea says talks won't resume unless US changes position

North Korea says nuclear negotiations with the United States will never resume unless the Trump administration moves away from what the North describes as unilateral demands for disarmament.

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British PM May announces she will step down over Brexit crisis

Her decision to resign comes after months of chaos in Parliament and speculation that she was about to be forced out.

United Kingdom

Race to be next UK prime minister underway after emotional May resigns

"It has been the honour of my life," May said of being UK prime minister.

USA

Weinstein accusers reportedly agree to $44 million settlement

A settlement would have no effect on the producer's criminal case. Weinstein, who has denied all allegations, is set to go trial this fall on five counts, including rape and predatory sexual assault.

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US justice department announces 17 new charges against Julian Assange

The US Department of Justice (DoJ) has announced 17 new criminal charges against Julian Assange, including Espionage Act charges connected with publishing classified material.

USA

Healthy dog euthanized in Virginia because owner wanted it buried with her

Woman's will called for Emma, a healthy Shih Tzu mix, to be put down.

USA

Indian PM Modi looks set for electoral win

Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) were on course to win around 300 seats of the 542 available, up from the 282 it won last time.

USA

Pakistan tests ballistic missile

Pakistan announced that it has conducted a test of a surface-to-surface ballistic missile, which it claims has a range of up to 1,500 miles.

USA

U.S. calls for Syria ceasefire

The Syrian government is waging an offensive on the last big stretch of rebel-held territory.

USA

'Plug your ears and run': US police sound-cannon use challenged in U.S. court

Originally developed for the military, sound cannons are now used by many police departments.

USA

Voting has begun in tense E.U. elections

The elections have been overshadowed by the growth of nationalist, Euroskeptic parties.

USA

UN agency could be helping Purdue Pharma make opioid epidemic global

Lawmakers say World Health Organization is helping Purdue wage a "propaganda campaign" about opioids.

USA

US teacher 'threatened to open fire at school'

In both instances from this week, which were unrelated, the elementary school teachers were arrested.

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Michael Avenatti charged with stealing money from Stormy Daniels

The money was from a publisher working with Daniels on a book deal.