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British lawmakers vote to seize control of Brexit for a day

The move underlined to what extent Theresa May has lost her authority.

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Floods kill at least 18 in southern Iran, nearly 100 wounded

The government's handling of the disaster was being investigated, according to Iran's hardline judiciary.

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Russia embraces 'no collusion' part of Mueller report, overlooks interference

Although the special counsel's probe found no proof of Russian collusion with the Trump campaign, it did conclude that there was interference in the 2016 election.

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British Airways passengers heading to Germany wind up in Scotland

The airline said Monday the problem started when an incorrect flight plan was filed by WDL Aviation, which operated the flight on behalf of British Airways.

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A no-deal Brexit is 'increasingly likely,' European Commission says

"This will obviously cause significant disruption for citizens and businesses," it said.

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Israel military mobilizes troops after Gaza rocket wounds 7

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he would cut short his trip to the U.S. after news of the strike on an agricultural town north of Tel Aviv.

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Mosque massacre exposes right-wing extremists' fascination with medieval Balkan battles

The suspect's interest in southeastern European region exposes how myths about crusading knights and Serbian nationalists fighting Muslim armies are popular among white supremacists.

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'We thought that was it': Passengers airlifted to safety from stranded luxury cruise ship

"It was like what you see in the movies," one passenger told NBC News.

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Thrust into Brexit spotlight, lawmakers fear for their safety as tensions mount

Prime Minister Theresa May blamed Parliament for the chaos in a televised address to the public last week.

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A shelter in Turkey opened by Syrian refugee women faces an uncertain future

A lack of funding could lead to the closure of The Salem Center, which says it is the largest shelter in Turkey run by Syrian refugees for Syrian refugees.

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Thousands attend New Zealand vigil to honor mosque attack victims

Officials estimate up to 40,000 people attended the event.

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Driver working in Syria with NBC News killed in explosion

"We are thankful that NBC employees escaped unharmed, however one of the local drivers working with them was tragically killed," Noah Oppenheim said.

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Hundreds of thousands of anti-Brexit marchers flood into London

Hundreds of thousands of anti-Brexit protesters demanded the government hold a new referendum on whether Britain should leave the E.U.

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Passengers airlifted from cruise ship stranded off Norway

Passengers were hoisted one-by-one from the deck of the vessel and airlifted to a village just north of the town of Molde on Norway's west coast.

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Tens of thousands in southern Africa need help after cyclone

No one knows how many people are missing from Cyclone Idai. More than 600 people are confirmed dead in Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi.

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France's 'yellow vests' march in Paris as troops join police to prevent trouble

President Emmanuel Macron on Friday dismissed criticism from opposition leaders regarding the involvement of the military.

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U.S.-backed forces declare victory over ISIS in Syria

President Donald Trump has said he will pull U.S. forces from Syria after Islamic State's territorial defeat.

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26 killed, dozens injured after fire on tour bus in China

Photos from the scene show the 59-seater's interior completely charred, possibly indicating the fire started with materials on board.

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White House declares victory over ISIS in Syria. On the ground, it's a different story.

The siege at the Iraqi border had dragged on for more than 10 weeks — far longer than the U.S. military or their allies on the ground had predicted.

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After New Zealand mosque shootings, a school decides to allow hijabs

"This is about more than hijabs, it's about recognizing all of society's injustices and the role we can play in correcting them," former students said in a statement.