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Saudis considering plan to admit that Khashoggi was killed in consulate

Saudi Arabia's government is discussing a plan to admit that missing journalist Jamal Khashoggi was killed after entering the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, three people with knowledge of the situation tell NBC News.

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Elderly nun among nearly dozen killed in heavy flooding in France

Officials said an 88-year-old nun in Villardonnel, France locked herself in a room because she thought she would be safe there "but the water burst in."

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Cancellations mar glittering Saudi meeting, threaten crown prince's rebranding drive

Mohammed bin Salman has "staked his entire reputation on being able to be the one person in Saudi Arabia who can transform the kingdom economically."

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German police free hostage held in Cologne train station

German police free hostage held in Cologne train station.

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Hostage situation underway at Cologne train station in Germany

At least one woman has been taken hostage at Cologne's main train in Germany on Monday morning.

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Rats and trash infest Los Angeles' 'typhus zone'

People "illegally dumping, food being discarded, accumulation of blankets and pillows, and human waste," are attracting the rats, a business advocate said.

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Merkel's Bavarian allies suffer historic setback

German Chancellor Angela Merkel's Bavarian allies suffer a historic setback in state election, losing votes to the far-right and the Greens.

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Pope Francis defrocks 2 Chilean bishops accused of sex abuse

"The two were defrocked for abusing minors with evidence so overwhelming that a canonical trial was unnecessary."

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Plane crashes into crowd in Germany killing three people

A plane has crashed into a crowd in Germany killing two women and a boy.

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Saudi Arabia rejects 'threats' after Trump comments on missing journalist

The president said on Saturday that Saudi Arabia could face "severe punishment" if it's confirmed the missing journalist was killed inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.

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7 dead, 2 missing after storm hits Himalayan mountain in Nepal

Villagers who reached base camp Saturday found the bodies of four South Korean climbers, two Nepalese guides and another person yet to be identified.

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After release from Turkey, pastor meets with Trump in Oval Office

Brunson knelt to pray over Trump, asking God to give the president "supernatural wisdom to lead the country."

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Cardinal Wuerl remains in influential church roles, despite resignation

"He is now able to retire seemingly with no consequences for his actions," said Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro.

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Pope defrocks two Chilean bishops over sexual abuse allegations

Pope defrocks two Chilean bishops over sexual abuse allegations

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Latest attack of Afghan election campaign kills 13 at rally

Last week, Taliban insurgents issued a statement condemning the elections and warning candidates and Afghan Security Forces that they would be targets if they participate.

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Turks tell U.S. officials they have recordings of WashPo writer being killed, report says

Turkish authorities believe the critic of Saudi Arabia was killed at the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul, officials have told NBC News.

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Turkish court grants release of American pastor Andrew Brunson

President Trump tweeted shortly after the verdict that the evangelical pastor "will be home soon."

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Fracking can go ahead in UK after legal case fails

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Lindsey Buckingham sues Fleetwood Mac

"I remain deeply surprised and saddened, as this decision ends the beautiful 43-year legacy we built together," Buckingham said.

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Pentagon grounds all F-35 jets following crash — latest issue for costly program

"We will take every measure to ensure safe operations while we deliver, sustain and modernize the F-35 for the warfighter and our defense partners," a spokesman said.