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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.

USA

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.

Greece

Greece new government wins confidence vote on economic policy

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

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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.

USA

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.

USA

Costa Rica officials say tainted alcohol kills at least 19

The Costa Rican Health Ministry says it has confirmed 19 deaths from consumption of alcohol tainted with methanol.

USA

Protesters attacked, tear-gassed as Hong Kong protest march violent

Protesters threw eggs at the central government's Liaison Office and spray-painted its surveillance cameras. China's national emblem was splattered with black ink.

USA

Audio reveals confrontation between British navy and Iran over seized tanker

U.K. forces warned Iran it was violating international maritime law by seizing the British-flagged oil tanker Stena Impero on Friday.

United Kingdom

As Brexit looms, the U.K.'s Conservative Party fights for survival

"We have a Conservative Party that has become almost completely consumed by Brexit now, to the point that it's almost blocking out the sun."

USA

Good news for big cats: Jaguars to make a comeback in Argentina

The project could one day be reproduced in the southern United States, where the cats roamed until the 20th century.

USA

Bolton travels to Japan, South Korea amid heated trade dispute between U.S. allies

President Donald Trump on Friday offered his help to ease tensions in the political and economic dispute between the United States' two biggest allies in Asia.

USA

American woman and Australian boyfriend found dead along highway in Canada

Chynna Deese and Lucas Fowler were on a road trip visiting national parks in Canada when they were killed, Deese's brother said.

USA

Vatican recovers bones as bid to solve mystery of missing girl goes on

The remains were first discovered last week in the search for Emanuela Orlandi, a 15-year-old who disappeared after a music lesson.

USA

The U.S. is eager to end its longest war. Is the Taliban ready to change?

"We told the Americans at the beginning of the war, it's not a picnic," said Sohail Shaheen, a senior Taliban spokesman.

USA

British oil tanker seized by Iranian forces and being guided into the Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed in a statement that the tanker was seized for "violating international regulations."

USA

Merkel expresses 'solidarity' with liberal congresswomen attacked by Trump

President Donald Trump's comments are "something that contradicts the strength of America," German Chancellor said.

USA

Mexico president calls 'El Chapo' sentence inhumane, vows better society

Joaquin Guzman will spend the rest of his days behind bars in the United States after a judge sentenced him on Wednesday to life in prison plus 30 years.