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Ethiopian Airlines crash is second for Boeing 737 Max 8 in five months

It's too early to draw conclusions about any similarities between the two crashes, officials and safety experts say

Sport

Fast footwork and fantastic judo on final day of Marrakech Grand Prix

There was fast footwork and fantastic judo on show during a historic final day of the 2019 Marrakech Grand Prix as Germany topped the medals standings

USA

Algerian president back home amid mass protests against him

The power structure has been shaken by the size of the unprecedented citizens' revolt, which has drawn millions to say no to a fifth term.

USA

Bus explodes in Stockholm, driver injured

The driver of the bus was rushed to the hospital with burns. No passengers were on the bus.

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Animal slaughter law brings Muslims, Jews together in Belgium

With the help of a U.S. legal fund, a group of community organizations aims to overturn the law that bans the practices required for halal and kosher meat.

USA

Animal slaughter law brings Muslims, Jews together in Belgium

With the help of a U.S. legal fund, a group of community organizations aims to overturn the law that bans the practices required for halal and kosher meat.

USA

Ethiopian Airlines flight to Nairobi crashes with 157 aboard

The Boeing 737 is believed to have crashed early on Sunday with 149 passengers and eight crew members aboard, a spokesman for the airline said.

USA

60 years after Dalai Lama fled, China defends Tibet policies

China claims Tibet has been part of its territory for centuries, although many Tibetans say they were essentially independent for most of that time.

Ethiopia

'No survivors' in Ethiopian Airlines crash, CEO confirms

"The group CEO who is at the accident scene right now regrets to confirm that there are no survivors," the airline posted on Twitter alongside a picture.

USA

32 injured after turbulence en route to New York

The injured sustained mostly bumps and bruises, officials said.

USA

14 killed in Colombian plane crash

The Laser Aereo aircraft was midway through its flight from San Jose del Guaviare to central Villavicencio.

Sport

Dazzling judo on Day 2 of Marrakech Grand Prix, IJF signs Morocco deal

Dazzling judo on Day 2 of Marrakech Grand Prix as the IJF signs landmark deal for a new Marrakech training centre and judo programmes in 40 schools

USA

Illegal US-Canada border crossings quietly rising, data shows

More than 960 people crossed into the U.S. illegally from the northern border with Canada last year, according to data released from CBP.

USA

Japanese woman honored by Guinness as oldest person at 116

Kane Tanaka was born in 1903. She loves playing the board game Othello and enjoys studying mathematics.

USA

The cost of Brexit: Here's what Britons might lose after the divorce

From the right to work in 27 other countries to roaming free cellphone service across the bloc, there are plenty ways Brexit will change life in the U.K.

USA

Beijing is worried that Trump may walk away from the table

"What they don't want is to send their guy here and POTUS says 'nope I'm out of here, see you on the 9th hole,'" a senior administration official said.

Sport

Dynamic judo and powerhouse performances as Marrakech Grand Prix begins

Dynamic judo and powerhouse performances were on display as a thrilling Marrakech Grand Prix kicked off as Uzbekistan set the pace in the medals table

USA

Jussie Smollett indicted on 16 felony counts by grand jury

Smollett was charged last month with felony disorderly conduct for the allegedly false report he made with Chicago police in January.

USA

U.S. 'watching in real time' as N. Korea restarts long-range rocket site

"The intent of the North Koreans in this matter is known only to them ... They need to keep their commitments to the president of the United States."

World News

Iraqi women social media influencers risk their lives

Being a woman in Iraq can be restrictive; being a woman social media influencer can get you killed.