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Misinformation grows on social media after Iran's attack on Iraqi military bases

False claims of American casualties and that Iran had declared war on the U.S. added to growing inaccuracies on social media.

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Harry and Markle: From royal romance to breakup with the royals

It started out so well as their relationship bloomed, leading to a star-studded wedding and baby Archie, but unrelenting tabloid scrutiny took a toll.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to 'step back as senior members of the Royal Family'

Royal couple say they will "work to become financially independent, while continuing to fully support Her Majesty The Queen."

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Mideast on alert after Iran fires missiles at U.S. forces

The U.S. embassy in Jordan advised personnel to avoid non-essential movements, including keeping children home from school.

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Stowaway's body found in plane's landing gear at Paris airport

Air France expressed its "deepest sympathy and compassion at this human tragedy."

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1 killed, multiple injured in shooting in Ottawa, Canada, police say

The incident happened at around 8 a.m. on Gilmour Street, near Parliament Hill, the site of the Canadian Parliament. Police are still searching for the shooter.

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Airlines re-route or cancel flights around Iraq, Iran after missile strike on U.S. troops

In the U.S., the FAA barred American carriers from airspace over Iran, the Gulf of Oman and the waters between Iran and Saudi Arabia.

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Ukrainian plane with 167 aboard crashes after takeoff, Iran state TV says

Iranian state TV said mechanical issues are suspected after the Boeing 737 crashed after takeoff.

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Funeral of Iran's Soleimani postponed after dozens killed in stampede

The stampede broke out during the emotionally charged event in Kerman, according to emergency services in the city.

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Australia races to strengthen fire defenses ahead of heat, wind later this week

Wildfires fueled by drought and the country's hottest and driest year on record have ravaged an area the size of South Korea in recent weeks.

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Why is China raising the prospect of same-sex marriage?

As recently as August, a representative had dismissed same-sex marriage as contrary to Chinese culture.

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U.S. to send some Mexican asylum seekers to Guatemala

The Department of Homeland Security confirms that certain Mexicans seeking humanitarian protections can be transferred to the Central American nation.

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Donations pour in as Australian wildfires continue to burn

"Make no mistake, the tragedy unfolding in Australia is climate change-based," actor Russell Crowe wrote in a message relayed by Jennifer Aniston at Sunday night's Golden Globes.

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European diplomats scramble to cool tensions in Iran-U.S. conflict

"The Trump administration stands alone, which explains why none of the E.U. governments were consulted about [Soleimani's] killing," one analyst said.

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Huge crowds in Iran for commander's funeral, daughter warns U.S. of 'dark day'

Iran has promised to avenge the killing of Soleimani, the architect of Iran's drive to extend its influence across the region.

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'Soleimani had it coming': Israel cautiously welcomes U.S. strike on Iran general

Iran has vowed revenge and "harsh retaliation" after Soleimani's killing, leaving some fearing that Israel could face retribution as a close U.S. ally in the region.

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Australia commits billions of dollars to wildfire recovery

Milder temperatures brought hope of relief from wildfires that have ravaged three states, claiming 24 lives and destroying almost 2,000 homes.

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Iran pulling out of nuclear deal following U.S. strike that killed Soleimani

State television reported Iran will no longer abide by the limits of the deal, which restricted nuclear development in exchange for easing economic sanctions

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Thousands mourn Soleimani in Iran amid new threats from Trump

Trump issued new threats late Saturday, saying the U.S. would attack 52 sites important to the country and its culture if Tehran retaliates against Americans or U.S. assets.

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Man killed in fatal shark attack in Australia

Australia is known for a large number of unprovoked shark encounters with humans.