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Netanyahu rival fails to form government, leaving Israel facing likely third election in a year

Benny Gantz's failure to form a government raises the prospect of Israel holding its third national election in less than a year.

20 November 2019

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Inside the Hong Kong university siege: 'Some are scared, some have hope'

Inside the university, a scrawled graffiti message near an American flag read: "Liberty or death."

20 November 2019

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Malta arrests businessman in connection with journalist murder

Daphne Caruana Galizia was killed in a powerful car bomb in October 2017.

20 November 2019

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Deadline approaches for Benny Gantz to form Israel's next government

The deadline for Benny Gantz to form a government expires at midnight Wednesday local time

20 November 2019

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Son of highly respected former German president stabbed to death

The victim, a physician, was the son of former president Richard von Weizsaecker, who served as president during Germany's reunification.

20 November 2019

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House Hitler was born in to become police station

The government's move aims to prevent building from becoming a pilgrimage site for neo-Nazis.

20 November 2019

USA

Sweden drops Julian Assange rape investigation

"The reason for this decision is that the evidence has weakened considerably due to the long period of time that has elapsed since the events in question."

19 November 2019

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Taliban releases 2 kidnapped American University of Afghanistan professors

American Kevin King and Australian Timothy Weeks were seized at gunpoint from the American University of Afghanistan in Kabul in August 2016.

19 November 2019

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6 arrested in death of U.S. teacher in Dominican Republic

One person is being called a fugitive, and police are continuing to search for him in connection with the killing of Patricia Ann Anton.

19 November 2019

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China says Hong Kong can't overturn ban on masks at protests

As a university siege continues, Beijing says only it can interpret Hong Kong's 1997 transitional constitution.

19 November 2019

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'TV calamity': Rare Prince Andrew interview widely panned

The decision to speak to the BBC was seen as a gamble for the royals who traditionally are tight-lipped and try to maintain a strong grip on their image.

18 November 2019

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Hong Kong police lay siege to university where protesters are trapped

Demonstrators fought back with Molotov cocktails and other homemade weapons as police used water cannons, tear gas and heavy vehicles on the campus.

18 November 2019

USA

Four dead, six hurt in California football party shooting

The shooting took place about 6 p.m. on the Fresno’s southeast side, where people were gathered to watch a football game,

18 November 2019

USA

Iran's supreme leader warns 'thugs' amid violent gas price protests

At least one person was killed and hundreds arrested, according to state media, after clashes in cities across the Islamic Republic saw security forces fire tear gas and live ammunition.

17 November 2019

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Former U.S. officials criticize Trump's decision to 'abandon' Kurds

In interviews with NBC News, Gen. Joseph Votel and Brett McGurk argue that the president's policy shift in Syria damages American interests.

17 November 2019

USA

Hong Kong protesters fight off police with fire and arrows

Universities have become a new battleground for the protests after months of unrest in the semi-autonomous territory.

17 November 2019

USA

U.S., South Korea postpone joint military exercise criticized by North Korea

Defense Secretary Mark Esper told reporters he did not consider the postponement a concession to North Korea.

17 November 2019

USA

Prince Andrew addresses photo of him with Jeffrey Epstein accuser in BBC Interview

Prince Andrew addresses photo of him with Jeffrey Epstein accuser in BBC Interview

17 November 2019

USA

Israel says it is probing 'harm to civilians' from deadly Gaza airstrike

Palestinian medics said an an airstrike Israel carried out in Gaza last week killed eight members of one family including five children.

16 November 2019

USA

In Las Vegas, Elon Musk's tunneling company digs in

The city is laying claim to having "the first commercial endeavor" from the Boring Company.

16 November 2019