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Retired Pope Benedict no longer listed as co-author of controversial new book

Former pope faced criticism that his writings on priestly celibacy would undermine the reigning Pope Francis.

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Player quits Australian Open after coughing fit in smoke-clogged air

The air quality in Melbourne was "the worst in the world" overnight, according to Victoria state's chief health officer.

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After jet tragedy and impeachment, Ukranians fatigued by bad news

Last week's airline tragedy was just the latest international incident to face Ukraine, which finds itself caught between east and west.

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Details of Prince Harry and Meghan's new life are far from settled

"These are complex matters for my family to resolve, and there is some more work to be done," said the queen in a statement on Monday.

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After days of protests, Iran says it has made arrests over plane disaster

Demonstrators have been railing against the government's apparent early attempts to cover-up the downing of a Ukrainian passenger plane.

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Can Japan's 'Recovery Olympics' heal Fukushima's nuclear scars?

A huge tsunami slammed through the walls of Fukushima's power plant. Three nuclear reactors melted down, spewing radioactive particles into the air.

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Ten years after deadly CIA operation in Afghanistan, a slain officer's family honors his memory

LaBonte's family told NBC News about his life and the lead-up to his death in a meeting gone wrong, an operation depicted in the movie "Zero Dark Thirty."

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Moonstruck Japanese billionaire wants to find romantic partner for lunar voyage

Yusaku Maezawa launches far-out personal ad, seeking someone he can worship and adore to take trip to the moon.

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Iranian protesters refuse to trample on U.S. and Israeli flags

"Iranian protesters are likely very aware that the Iranian regime uses legitimate grievances against the United States and Israel to deflect criticism."

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Senior royals to meet after Prince Harry and Meghan's bombshell announcement

"This bombshell had been dropped on the royal family and yet they still hadn't met to discuss it face to face," said NBC royal contributor Camilla Tominey.

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Sudden volcanic eruption forces thousands to flee in the Philippines

The government volcano-monitoring agency raised the danger level three notches to level 4, indicating "an imminent hazardous eruption."

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Brother of victim in downed Ukrainian plane: 'He's supposed to be here'

"I can't believe it — that I'm sitting here, in his house, and he's not here," Meisam Salahi said.

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Warning of nuclear power incident in Canada was 'sent in error'

The province of Ontario sent an alert reporting an unspecified "incident" at a nuclear plant near Toronto on Sunday, but later said it was a mistake.

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Iran's only female Olympic medalist appears to defect, criticizes regime

"They put my medals on the obligatory veil and attributed it to their management and tact," Kimia Alizadeh wrote on Instagram.

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Thousands flee as volcano erupts in the Philippines, Manilla airport closed

The small volcano south of the Philippine capital that draws tourists for its picturesque lake setting erupted with a massive plume of ash and steam Sunday.

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'Jeopardy!' faces criticism after game show wades into Israel-Palestine conflict

The show appeared to suggest that the Church of Nativity was located in Israel, rejecting an answer that said it was in Palestine.

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Libya's warring factions accuse each other of violating cease-fire

Any attempt to impose a lasting ceasefire will likely be hard to enforce because of the splintered nature of Libya's military coalitions.

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Taiwan's leader meets with U.S. official after election win

The meeting came as China warned that countries should stick with recognizing communist-ruled Beijing as the rightful government of "one China," including Taiwan.

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Sussexes' 'progressive role' would rely on British taxpayer millions

"This idea that they are going to be financially independent is a fantasy," said Graham Smith, who leads the anti-monarchy campaign group Republic.

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China reports first death from outbreak of mystery virus

Cases of a new type of coronavirus mystery flu have stoked fears of an outbreak not seen since the SARS epidemic.