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Quake devastates mountain towns in central Italy, death toll rises to 73
August 24, 2016
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
August 23, 2016
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
August 23, 2016
‘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
August 23, 2016
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
August 22, 2016
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
August 22, 2016
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
August 22, 2016
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
August 21, 2016
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
August 21, 2016
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
August 21, 2016
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…