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Quake devastates mountain towns in central Italy, death toll rises to 73

Quake devastates mountain towns in central Italy, death toll rises to 73

At least 73 people have died in an earthquake which devastated a string of small towns in central Italy in…
Kremlin says Putin, Merkel, Hollande to meet to discuss Ukraine at G20 on Sept. 4-5

Kremlin says Putin, Merkel, Hollande to meet to discuss Ukraine at G20 on Sept. 4-5

The leaders of Russia, Germany and France have agreed to meet to discuss the situation in Ukraine on Sept. 4-5…
‘Jihadist hub’ Molenbeek lures tourists across Brussels canal

‘Jihadist hub’ Molenbeek lures tourists across Brussels canal

Molenbeek, the Brussels borough that gained unwanted notoriety last year when Islamic State militants from the area attacked Paris, has…
Over 1,900 killed in ‘chilling’ Philippines war on drugs

Over 1,900 killed in ‘chilling’ Philippines war on drugs

More than 1,900 people, or about 36 per day, have been killed in a violent campaign against drugs in the…
Rainy Rio wraps up challenging Games on upbeat tropical note

Rainy Rio wraps up challenging Games on upbeat tropical note

A blustery storm, a touch of melancholy and a sense of pride converged at the closing ceremony of the 2016…
Twin suicide bombs claimed by al Shabaab kill 20 people in Somalia

Twin suicide bombs claimed by al Shabaab kill 20 people in Somalia

More than 20 people were killed on Sunday when suicide bombers from the militant al Shabaab group detonated two car…
Thailand bomb attacks the work of ‘at least’ 20 people: police

Thailand bomb attacks the work of ‘at least’ 20 people: police

Thai police on Monday said at least 20 people were involved in carrying out a wave of deadly bombings in…
Executions, burned testicles: apparent massacre stains Mexican police

Executions, burned testicles: apparent massacre stains Mexican police

Discrepancies plague the official account of a deadly assault last year in which Mexican police allegedly executed 22 suspected gang…
Canadian man’s bomb did not fully detonate before police shot him: report

Canadian man’s bomb did not fully detonate before police shot him: report

A homemade bomb set off last week by a Canadian man who was apparently inspired by Islamic State, failed to…
German right-wing leader backs citizens’ right to arm themselves

German right-wing leader backs citizens’ right to arm themselves

The leader of the populist Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has spoken out in favor of people arming themselves with…
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