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92-year-old to be world's oldest elected leader after unexpected win

His alliance defeated a coalition that had ruled the Southeast Asian nation for six decades.

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'Most wanted' ISIS commanders captured in cross-border sting operation

Iraq captured five Islamic State commanders after its intelligence services lured them into crossing from neighboring Syria, state TV reported on Wednesday.

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Trump greets 'really great' Americans freed from North Korea

"They've been through a lot," the president said on the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland.

Kenya

Dozens killed after dam burst in Kenya's Nakuru County: Rescue service

A dam in Kenya burst late on Wednesday causing "huge destructions" said a government official.

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Israel says Iranian forces fired rockets at Golan Heights posts

The Israeli military said it "views this event with great severity and remains prepared for a wide variety of scenarios."

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Chris Brown sued by woman over orgy

A woman identified as Jane Doe says she was sexually assaulted at Brown's house by two of his associates.

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Pro-Trump billboard sparks social media debate

The billboard, a warning aimed at those trying to impeach the president, sparked a flurry of comments after a photo of the sign went viral on Facebook.

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Billions at stake as U.S. tells foreign firms to stop doing business in Iran

"U.S. Iran sanctions are hardly hitting any U.S. companies, but aim primarily at European ones," Swedish former PM Carl Bildt said.

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Three Americans freed from North Korea ahead of Trump-Kim summit

Detaining — and then releasing — U.S. citizens has given Pyongyang leverage in negotiations with Washington in the past.

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Rockefeller family trophy paintings net $646 million to open auction

Bidders came ready to spend big bucks and walked away with trophy paintings by Matisse, Monet and Picasso.

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Stormy lawyer says Russian oligarch put $500K in Michael Cohen account

Michael Avenatti provided no documentation for his claims, which he posted on Twitter

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Trump scraps the Iran nuclear deal. Now what?

Experts say the decision will make it harder for Iran to engage with the international community and could empower hard-liners in Tehran.

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Ex-journalist behind mass protests becomes Armenia's new leader

Nikol Pashinian, 42, was able to galvanize discontent into a mass movement that was occasionally raucous but largely peaceful.

South Korea

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un pays second visit to China

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has visited the Chinese city of Dalian to meet President Xi Jinping.

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Armenia protest leader Nikol Pashinyan elected new PM

Armenia's parliament has voted to elect protest leader Nikol Pashinyan as Prime Minister

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China, Japan try to put past behind them amid Trump trade threats

The three countries face the common threat of U.S. tariffs on products from washing machines and solar panels to aluminum and steel.

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NY Attorney General resigns amid allegations of violence toward women

Schneiderman, a #MeToo champion, strongly denied allegations in The New Yorker, as did his ex-wife.

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Black University of Florida grads pushed off stage

"We were talking amongst ourselves in the back row about what an ugly scene it was," student Christopher Garcia-Wilde said.

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They lived modestly and quietly saved. Then they left millions to charity.

These frugal millionaires wore faded clothes and drove used cars, keeping their fortunes a secret until their death.

USA

Trump Iran decision expected on Tuesday

US President Donald Trump has tweeted that he will announce his decision on whether to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal on Tuesday.