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Security guard charged with murder in fatal shooting of suspected shoplifter

Jonathan Hart, 21, was shot and killed at a Walgreens in Hollywood, California, on Dec. 2.

2 January 2019

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Georgia teen dies by suicide after he accidentally fatally shoots friend

Devin Hodges, 15, was showing off a gun to friends when it accidentally discharged, police said.

2 January 2019

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China threatens Taiwan, says it seeks peaceful 'reunification'

Earlier, the leader of the self-ruled island said Beijing must respect Taiwan's democratic values.

2 January 2019

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Three police officers shot in Houston while serving warrant

The suspected shooter was not immediately captured and may be barricaded inside a home, officials said.

2 January 2019

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Mexican mayor gunned down after being sworn in

Gov. Alejandro Murat confirmed the killing of Tlaxiaco Mayor Alejandro Aparicio Santiago via his Twitter account Tuesday.

1 January 2019

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Child hospitalized after falling into rhino exhibit at Florida zoo

The incident happened during a hands-on, educational experience at the zoo called a Rhino Encounter.

1 January 2019

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Far-right Bolsonaro to take power in Brazil amid high hopes — and fears

He is the latest far-right leader to come to power by riding waves of anger at the establishment and promises to ditch the status quo.

1 January 2019

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New Year's Eve stabbing of 3 in Manchester treated as terrorism

The incident happened at Manchester's Victoria Station shortly before 9 p.m. on New Year's Eve. It happened near where 22 were killed in 2017 at an Ariana Grande concert.

1 January 2019

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Subzero temperatures slow race to find dozens still missing after Russia blast

"We were sleeping and I woke up feeling I was falling down," one survivor recalled. "I first thought I was dreaming it."

1 January 2019

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Parched Jordan to drill a half-mile underground for 'fossil water'

"After this, we are out of chances," one expert said.

1 January 2019

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Japan: Car rams into crowd celebrating New Year's Day in Tokyo, injures at least eight

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1 January 2019

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Car slams into pedestrians on Tokyo road, injuring at least 8 people

Kyodo News service reported that the driver was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

1 January 2019

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American nabbed during a 'spying action,' Russia says

The Kremlin's relations with Washington have been strained due to the conflict in eastern Ukraine and Moscow's annexation of the Crimean Peninsula in 2014.

31 December 2018

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The world waves goodbye to 2018

Auckland, New Zealand, is the first major city to ring in 2019.

31 December 2018

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4 dead, dozens missing after explosion at Russian apartment block

Rescue crews were searching for people who are believed to be trapped under the rubble.

31 December 2018

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India university official urges students to kill instead of complaining

"If you ever get into a fight, beat them, if possible murder them, we'll take care of it later," said Raja Ram Yadav, vice-chancellor of Purvanchal University

30 December 2018

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Goodbye traffic? European cities take steps to limit cars

"It's a paradigm shift from planning the city for cars to planning for people."

30 December 2018

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Korean leaders exchange friendly letters to end year of progress

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un wrote to South Korean President Moon Jae-in expressing his hope that the pair meet "often" in 2019, South Korea's presidential office said.

30 December 2018

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Putin, in New Year letter to Trump, says Russia is ready for dialogue

The Russian leader said on Sunday that Moscow was ready for dialogue on a "wide-ranging agenda," the Kremlin said in a statement.

30 December 2018

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Flights suspended at German airport after man tries to drive onto tarmac

Flights have been suspended at Hannover airport in central Germany after a man tried to drive onto the facility's apron.

29 December 2018