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Alleged pre-election meddling by NATO member sparks anger in Ukraine

The issue of foreign passports being handed out in a region with a strong ethnic enclave is especially sensitive in Ukraine.

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Former Nazi guard, 94, goes on trial in German juvenile court

Johann Rehbogen, 94, is being tried in juvenile court because he was under 21 at the time he served as a guard at the Nazis' Stutthof concentration camp.

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Bill Gates shows off jar of human feces as he unveils $200M toilet

Poor sanitation kills half a million children under the age of five annually and costs $200 billion a year in healthcare costs and lost income worldwide.

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Five arrested after 'vile' model Grenfell Tower burning video

"To disrespect those who lost their lives at Grenfell Tower, as well as their families and loved ones, is utterly unacceptable," Prime Minister Theresa May said.

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Euroviews. Russia has been quiet — but it may still have a trick up its sleeve

Even in a highly distributed election such as the midterms, attacking the certainty Americans have in democracy is still possible.

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Separatists kidnap 78 students in Cameroon

The kidnapping late Sunday took place near Bamenda, the capital of the troubled English-speaking region, according to Governor Deben Tchoffo.

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The U.S. wants Saudi Arabia to end the war in Yemen. And it has leverage.

Recent comments by Pompeo and Mattis have raised the prospect that the Trump administration might be ready to get tougher with Riyadh.

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Indian villagers crush tiger to death after it killed man

The tiger is India's national animal and it is categorized as endangered under the Wildlife Protection Act.

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'Nationalist leprosy' in Europe is reminiscent of 1930s, Macron warns

The 1918 armistice that ended WWI brought peace to France, but created conditions that allowed the Nazis to flourish in Germany.

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Christian pilgrims' killers are slain in shootout, Egypt says

Christians make up about 10 percent of Egypt's 100 million people and have long complained of discrimination.

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Iran's Rouhani warns of 'war situation' as U.S. sanctions resume

The United States says the measures are not aimed at toppling the government, but at persuading it to radically change its policies.

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Khashoggi's sons plead for body so they can bury him in Saudi Arabia

"We just need to make sure that he rests in peace," Salah Khashoggi said of his father.

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Europe briefing: Italy storms and New Caledonia referendum

Europe briefing: Italy storms and New Caledonia referendum

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China's leader and a retired U.S. general have been talking about 'war.' But don't panic.

"There's a genuine concern it might end up somewhere horrible," one expert said.

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As Trump restores sanctions, Iranians rally to mark anniversary of U.S. Embassy takeover

Anger and distrust of the United States is surging again following President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw from Iran's nuclear deal with world powers.

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Some South Koreans see trusting Kim Jong Un over nukes as a gamble

South Koreans detect a change in the mood, but are skeptical about whether Kim is genuine about nuclear weapons.

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U.S. service member killed in Afghan 'insider' attack

The attacker was killed by Afghan Forces and an injured U.S. service member is undergoing treatment, the NATO-led Resolute Support mission said.

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Iran's supreme leader says the world opposes Trump's decisions

The White House announced Friday it is reimposing economic and trade sanctions on Iran, starting at midnight on Sunday. The move is intended to change the country's politics through economic pressure.

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Euroviews. Queen biopic 'Bohemian Rhapsody' has no idea what made Freddie Mercury

Strong acting from Rami Malek and others can’t hide the film’s substantial plot flaws.

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North Korea threatens to resume nuclear testing

The U.S. is acting "arrogantly" and sanctions should be lifted before any progress is made in nuclear talks, North Korea said in a statement Friday.