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British ex-soldier faces murder charges over 1972 Bloody Sunday massacre

Bloody Sunday was a threshold event in Northern Ireland's conflict, driving radicalized Catholics into the ranks of the outlawed IRA.

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Brexit might be delayed later today. Here's what could happen next.

Exiting the E.U. without a deal could mean major disruptions for businesses and people in the U.K. and the 27 remaining E.U. countries.

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Disorderly 'no-deal' Brexit rejected by British lawmakers

Lawmakers voted in favor of a cross-party motion that ruled out a potentially disorderly "no-deal" Brexit.

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These countries are grounding the Boeing 737 MAX 8

Notice which country is not on that list. (Hint: It's the United States)

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Several dead in Brazil school shooting, including five children

Two adolescent shooters were among the dead.

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K-pop band Big Bang member to retire after alleged sex bribery case goes viral

Seungri, whose real name is Lee Seung-hyun, apologized to his fans and said he had been branded a "traitor to the nation."

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After crushing prime minister's Brexit plan, British lawmakers plot next steps

With just over two weeks to a March 29 deadline and still no deal, Parliament is expected to reject leaving the E.U. without a deal.

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Italy outraged as court finds victim too ugly to be raped

Two Peruvian men convicted in the 2015 assault successfully argued the woman was too "masculine" to be a victim.

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Leading Saudi Arabian women's rights activists go on trial

Three dozen countries, including all 28 E.U. members, called on Riyadh last week to release the activists.

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Theresa May's Brexit deal fails once again — with just 17 days to go

The defeat comes only 17 days before the United Kingdom is due to leave the E.U., raising the question of whether Brexit will occur on the scheduled date or at all.

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College student falls to his death from hotel balcony while vacationing in Cancun

Police are determining what led to the Michigan teenager's fatal fall.

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Euroviews. Trump's 2020 focus on the evils of socialism is great news for Democrats ǀ View

Republicans who think Medicare for All, taxing the rich and a Green New Deal are “dead on arrival” might be in for a surprise.

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U.K. grounds Boeing jet model following Ethiopian Airlines crash

All 157 people aboard Ethiopian Airlines died Sunday shortly after takeoff.

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Taliban chief who sheltered bin Laden lived in mud house for years, militants say

"He used to sit in the sun and there was a small garden where he would spend some time," a spokesman for the militant group said.

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May tweaks Brexit deal but is it enough to avoid another humiliation?

Parliament set to vote for second time on the prime minister's divorce agreement with the E.U., but success is far from guaranteed.

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Report: Russia will meddle in European elections, continue cyber campaign against West

In a conflict, Russia would likely hit the Baltic states first, but war between Russia and NATO would involve attacks on Western Europe, says a new report.

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U.S. to withdraw personnel from Venezuela embassy amid turmoil

"The presence of U.S. diplomatic staff at the embassy has become a constraint on U.S. policy," Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said.

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Greek passenger stopped from boarding doomed Ethiopian Airlines flight

"I'm slowly coming to terms with what happened and how close it came. On the other hand, I'm also very upset — I'm shattered — for those who were lost," Antonis Mavropoulos said.

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U.N. mourns 19 staff members killed in Ethiopia plane crash

Authorities confirmed that doomed jet was carrying passengers from more than 30 countries.

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'Wonder Woman' star takes on Netanyahu over 'Jewish people' remark

"It is not a matter of right or left, Arabs or Jews, secular or religious. It is a matter of dialogue, of dialogue for peace," the actress said.