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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.

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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."

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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."

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Words won't stop Putin's aggression, experts warn, saying seized sailors are 'forgotten'

"The Kremlin is not going to be dissuaded by condemnation," one former U.S. diplomat said. "They will be dissuaded by pain."

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Wife of one of Norway's richest men abducted; ransom demanded

A note found at the couple's house said the woman would be killed if police were involved.

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Kim's China visit shows Trump he's 'not the only game in town'

"If Kim is as shrewd as appears to be, he probably recognizes that in some ways the momentum is with him — Trump is on the ropes," one expert said.

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Saudi teen who barricaded herself in hotel is a refugee, U.N. rules

After barricading herself in her Bangkok hotel room, the teen's pleas for help over Twitter garnered tens of thousands of followers.

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Turkey's Erdogan snubs Bolton as rift between NATO allies deepens

The national security adviser was accused of making a "serious mistake" in calling for a new condition for the U.S. exit from Syria.

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Euroviews. This U.S. Marine probably isn't a spy. Here's why Russia is calling him one | View

The detention in Moscow of the American businessman and former Marine feels like another Russian disinformation campaign.

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Suspicious packages investigated at consulates, embassies in Australia

The U.S. Consulate in Melbourne told Australia's national broadcaster that it received one of the suspicious packages.

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Europe briefing: Six 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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Euroviews. Trump's wall follows in the footsteps of past authoritarian leaders

From China to Germany, walls have been used for centuries to spread fear, closed-mindedness and isolationism.

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Winter storm blasts Europe; 13 dead amid heavy snow, gusts

In Norway attempts to find the bodies of four skiers were again put on hold due to poor visibility and heavy snowfall.

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Masks will be outlawed at protests in France with perpetrators sent to jail

Troublemakers will also be forced to forced to pay for property damage occurring during demonstrations, instead of taxpayers.

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Woman dies after being found inside Toronto clothing donation bin

It was the second time in less than two weeks someone in Canada had died after being found inside a donation bin.

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American who sent his resume to ISIS is detained in Syria

NBC News reported last year that Warren Clark's resume was found at a house in Iraq. He hoped to get a job teaching English in ISIS-held territory.

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Oil tanker explodes and burns off Hong Kong's coast

"It felt like when there is a strong typhoon, when the wind shakes your doors violently," one witness said. "I thought maybe there was an earthquake."