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Fugitive Frenchman wanted over family murders arrested in Scotland

Xavier Dupont de Ligonnes has been sought by police over his suspected involvement in the 2011 deaths of his wife and their four children

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Japan advises hundreds of thousands to evacuate as typhoon approaches

The tropical cyclone was expected to make landfall late Saturday on the main island of Honshu.

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Alexei Leonov, first human to walk in space, dies at 85

Leonov became the first human to conduct a space walk, an episode that lasted 12 minutes and 9 seconds.

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The U.S. draws a red line on Turkey's military action in Syria

On the Turkish side of the border, in the town of Akçakale the streets were mostly empty Friday after officials told locals to stay indoors or to relocate.

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NATO chief in Turkey for talks amid splits in military alliance

"Turkey is a great power in this great region. And with great power comes great responsibility," Jens Stoltenberg said.

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U.K. shopping center stabbing spree injures at least 5; suspect arrested

A man in his 40s was arrested on suspicion of serious assault.

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Stalker studied pop idol's pupil images to find her location, police say

The man allegedly studied reflections of the woman's pupils in photos on social media and using Google Street View to find where she lived and what train stations she used.

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Ethiopia's prime minister wins Nobel Peace Prize for reconciliation efforts with Eritrea

The prize is delivered by a five-member committee appointed by Norway's legislative assembly, unlike the four other prizes which are delivered in Sweden.

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Ship passengers protest after missing stops on Norwegian cruise

A spokesperson for Norwegian Cruise Line said that it has no control over the weather and apologized for any disappointment.

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Iran says explosion sets oil tanker on fire near Saudi port city

The explosion has caused heavy damages and oil is spilling in the Red Sea, unnamed sources told Iran's Students News Agency.

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Thousands flee north-east Syria after Turkish offensive

"People are fleeing when they can in cars, if not in the back of trucks, if not on foot, with what they can carry, old people, families, the sick."

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2 Nobel literature prizes awarded after year's hiatus due to sex abuse allegations

Polish novelist Olga Tokarczuk and Austrian writer Peter Handke won. Tkarczuk is only the 15th woman to win the literature prize in over 100 years.

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German city in shock in wake of synagogue attack

"The fact that, 75 years after the Holocaust, such groups are gaining influence in Germany speaks volumes," the World Jewish Congress president said.

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Turkey says 180 targets hit as troops continue advance into Syria

"Our foes in the region are conspiring to destroy our people," said the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces.

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Apple pulls police-tracking app used by Hong Kong protesters

The decision plunges Apple into the increasingly fraught political tension between China and protesters in Hong Kong.

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Furious feud of soccer stars' wives briefly eclipses Brexit in nation's consciousness

A Twitter fight between the wives of two of England's most famous soccer players did much to enliven a dreary Wednesday morning.

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Turkey launches military operation in northeastern Syria

The U.S. military began pulling back its forces from the Turkish border after the White House said it would not stand in the way of Ankara's operation.

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NBA fan event in China canceled amid fallout over Hong Kong tweet

Chinese sports officials said they were canceling the event in view of "inappropriate remarks" by the Houston Rockets general manager and "improper remarks" by the NBA commissioner.

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Turkish-Syrian border can 'explode' at any moment, says militia commander

"We are and we have to be prepared for the worst," said the spokesman for the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, as pictures appear to show Turkish forces amassing on the border.

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Nobel goes to makers of lithium-ion batteries that reduce fossil-fuel need

"Through their work, this year's Chemistry Laureates have laid the foundation of a wireless, fossil fuel-free society," the Nobel committee said.