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Voice recorder from jet that crashed with 189 aboard has been found

Lion Air Flight JT610 crashed shortly after takeoff from Jakarta in October. There were no survivors.

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Europe briefing: 8 stories to know about today

We take a look at the biggest stories from across Europe that you need to know about today.

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Mayor of city in Poland stabbed on stage, condition very serious

The suspected assailant reportedly shouted that he was imprisoned under a previous national government led by a party to which the mayor formerly belonged.

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Pompeo's 'apathy' toward jailed female activists slammed ahead of Saudi trip

"Mr. Pompeo's apathy is personal for me because one of the women detained, Loujain al-Hathloul, is my sister."

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Three skiers killed in Austrian avalanche, fourth missing

The bodies of the men, aged 57, 36 and 32, were recovered later Saturday evening near the ski resort of Lech.

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Carpenters in Sicily craft crosses to highlight ongoing migrant crisis

Craftsmen are using wood recovered from wrecked boats to create a series of crucifixes — symbols of the ongoing and increasingly overlooked migrant crisis.

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Israel finds last tunnel on Lebanese border, confirms strike in Syria

Israel has asked the international community to impose tough sanctions on Hezbollah and begin to act against its state-within-a-state operation in Lebanon.

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'Brave new Canadian:' Runaway Saudi woman reaches new home

"This is Rahaf Alqunun, a very brave new Canadian," Canada's foreign minister said with the 18-year-old who feared death if sent back to Saudi Arabia

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Brexit true believers see only an upside to leaving the E.U.

"Leaving the E.U. won't make life here better, but it won't make it worse."

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Euroviews. Trump's shameless use of female pain to sell his border wall | View

The president’s apparent concern this week for the victims of sexual assault and abuse is curious considering his actions.

USA

Big blast tears through Paris bakery

Fire crews were responding to a reported gas leak in the area when the blast hit.

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Japan Olympics chief investigated for corruption linked to 2020 Games

Tsunekazu Takeda denied there was any type of bribery surrounding Tokyo's bid to host Olympics.

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Ronaldo's 'calm' as rape case goes forward, says Juventus coach

Las Vegas police said in a statement that an official request has been submitted to Italian authorities for a DNA sample from the player.

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Former Nazi guard who spent decades living in U.S. before deportation dies

Palij's U.S. citizenship was revoked in 2003 based on his wartime activities, human rights abuses and immigration fraud.

USA

American troops start withdrawing from Syria, official says

Confirmation of the first withdrawals comes amid confusion over plans to implement President Donald Trump's pullout order.

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Countries line up to offer runaway Saudi teen a new life

Her case has highlighted the cause of women's rights in Saudi Arabia.

USA

Nuns on the run: Vatican's new track team dreams of Olympic glory

It aims to "promote culture and running and launch the message of solidarity and the fight against racism and violence of all types."

USA

China's 'Sky Net' recovers $519M, nabs 1,000 fugitives in a year

The four-year-old "Sky Net" operation aims to return white collar criminals and pilfered assets.

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Australian police charge man over hazardous packages sent to diplomatic offices

The man, named as Savas Avan, was charged with sending dangerous articles through a postal service, an offense that carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in jail.

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The world's fifth-richest country has a hunger problem

"Instead of seeing hunger as an issue abroad, the government's New Year resolution should be one of taking urgent action at home."