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Top US Navy officer urges China to avoid confrontations
The U.S. Navy's top officer says he urged China to follow international rules at sea to avoid confrontations and insisted that ships should be able to...6m ago![Chief of U.S. Naval Operations Adm. John Richardso talks to reporters on regional security issues in Tokyo Friday, Jan. 18, 2019. The U.S. Navy’s top officer says he urged China to follow international rules at sea to avoid confrontations and insiste]()
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Danish newspaper, chief editor fined for ex-spy boss book
A Danish court has fined a major newspaper and its chief editor a total of 150,000 kroner ($22,900) for publishing a book based on interviews with...13m ago
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Union holds two-hour warning strike at Audi plant in Hungary
Some 4,000 workers held a warning strike at Audi's manufacturing plant in Hungary, demanding higher wages and other benefits from the German carmaker15m ago![Employees of the Gyor plant of German car maker Audi AG hold a two-hour warning strike organised by the Audi Hungaria Independent Union (AHFSZ) in Gyor, 120 kms west of Budapest, Hungary, Friday, Jan. 18, 2019. The union demands a wage increase of at]()
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Congo court poised to rule on presidential vote challenge
Declared runner-up Martin Fayulu has requested a recount, alleging fraud.15m ago![Congo opposition candidate Martin Fayulu, center, leaves the Philadelphie Missionary Center after attending Sunday Mass in Kinshasa, Congo, Sunday Jan. 13, 2019. President elect Felix Tshisekedi was also scheduled to attend the service, but cancelled]()
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Death toll in Colombia bombing rises to 21 as threats linger
Colombian authorities said Friday that a one-armed explosives expert belonging to the country's last remaining rebel group carried out a car bombing...21m ago![In this image provided by military personnel, flames rise from a deadly car bombing at a police academy on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019, in Bogota, Colombia. (AP Photo)]()
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The Latest: UN: 34 killed in Congo since vote results issued
The Latest: UN says 34 killed in Congo since provisional election results released on Jan. 1029m ago
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The Latest: Colombian authorities arrest suspect for attack
Colombian authorities say a suspect has been arrested for his alleged role in Thursday's car bombing at a police academy that killed 21 people40m ago![In this image provided by military personnel, emergency personnel respond to the scene of a deadly car bombing at a police academy on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019, in Bogota, Colombia. (AP Photo)]()
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The Latest: Spain to improve conditions at migrant centers
Spain's government says it will improve conditions at its eight migrant detention centers and build another center as authorities struggle to cope...40m ago
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The Latest: 5 suspected in Kenya attack appear in court
The Latest: 5 accused of involvement in deadly Kenya attack appear in court41m ago
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Talks between US, NKorea take place in Sweden
A senior North Korean diplomat has arrived in Sweden to take part an unannounced high-level meeting in Stockholm, officials said Friday44m ago
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Myanmar army ordered to take offensive against Arakan Army
Myanmar's military says the Arakan Army, a rebel group in the same region where the government conducted a brutal counterinsurgency campaign against...1h ago
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Swiss investigators: Boy, 14, at controls of crashed plane
Swiss investigators say a 14-year-old was at the controls of a small plane that crashed in the Alps in 2017, killing him and two other people1h ago
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German far-right party angered by leaked report on extremism
The far-right Alternative for Germany is criticizing the leak of a report by security officials examining extremist tendencies within the party1h ago
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Operation begins to lift sunken containers off Dutch coast
A salvage operation to lift scores of shipping containers from the seabed off the northwestern coast of the Netherlands has begun, more than two weeks...1h ago![In this image released by the Kustwacht Nederland, or Netherlands Coastguard, the MSC Zoe is seen after losing 291 containers in a storm earlier January 2019. A salvage operation to lift scores of shipping containers from the seabed off the northwest]()
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Drilling machines help frantic search of trapped Spanish boy
Heavy machinery has been brought in by rescuers in southern Spain who plan to drill vertical tunnels next to a deep borehole to reach a 2-year-old boy...1h ago![Emergency services look for a 2 year old boy who fell into a well, in a mountainous area near the town of Totalan in Malaga, Spain, Monday, Jan. 14, 2019. More than 100 firefighters and emergency workers in southern Spain are searching for a 2-year-o]()
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Colombia's defense minister says ELN rebels behind deadly car bombing
Colombia's defense minister says ELN rebels behind deadly car bombing1h ago
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Greek islander famous for nursing refugee baby dies aged 90
An elderly Greek islander who unwillingly gained international fame for helping newly landed refugees at the height of Europe's immigration crisis has...1h ago
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EU cool on Arab League summit over Syria, Saudi concerns
A month after European Union leaders prepared for a summit with Arab League nations, enthusiasm for the Feb. 24-25 meeting in Egypt is waning1h ago
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EU's commission vice-president to run for Slovak president
European Commission Vice-President Maros Sefcovic says he is ready to run for the post of Slovakia's president in the forthcoming presidential...1h ago
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EU could snub US-Mideast meeting over Iran concerns
The European Union appears ready to snub an international conference on the Middle East in Poland next month over concerns it is part of a U.S. drive...1h ago
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EU wants to exclude agriculture from trade talks with US
The European Union is insisting that agriculture be kept out of the EU-U.S. trade negotiations, despite Washington's wishes to include the vast...1h ago![European Union Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom speaks during a media conference at EU headquarters in Brussels, Friday, Jan. 18, 2019. The European Union is insisting to keep agriculture out of the EU-US trade negotiations despite the wishes fro]()
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Volkswagen says it will pay Indian fine even as it appeals
Volkswagen Group says it will pay a fine of 1 billion rupees ($14.2 million) imposed by India for installing software on vehicles that allegedly...1h ago![In this Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, photo, Volkswagen logo is seen on a vehicle displayed at the Auto Expo in Greater Noida, near New Delhi, India. The Volkswagen Group says that it will deposit a fine of 1 billion rupees ($14.2 million) imposed by Indi]()
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Zimbabwe again forces 'total internet shutdown' amid unrest
The move comes amid protests at a sharp rise in fuel prices.1h ago![Pastor and activist Evan Mawarire, arrives handcuffed at the magistrates courts in Harare, Zimbabwe, Friday, Jan. 18, 2019. Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights have said in a statement that Mawarire who is among the more than 600 people arrested this w]()
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Meet the man at the center of the Brexit drama
He may be known for his witty put-downs, but Bercow is a controversial figure.1h ago![PHOTO: Speaker of the House of Commons John Bercow speaks during a debate before a government no-confidence vote in the House of Commons, London, Jan. 16, 2019.]()
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Germany calls on Russia to prevent a new arms race
Germany's foreign minister has urged Russia to save a key arms treaty with the U.S. to prevent a new arms race1h ago
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Khalilzad discusses Afghan peace process with Pakistani FM
Officials say U.S. envoy Zalmay Khalilzad has met with Pakistan's foreign minister on the second day of his visit to Islamabad as part of efforts to...2h ago![Zalmay Khalilzad]()
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Top judge sworn in as Pakistan's Supreme Court chief justice
A top Pakistani judge has been sworn in as the country's new chief justice of the Supreme Court at a ceremony attended by President Arif Alvi, Prime...2h ago![In this photo released by the Press Information Department of Pakistan, President of Pakistan Arif Alvi, center, administers the oath to Asif Saeed Khosa, right, as the country's new chief justice of the Supreme Court in Islamabad, Pakistan, Friday,]()
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ICC judges: Former Ivory Coast president must remain jailed
International Criminal Court judges say former Ivory Coast president must remain in custody2h ago![Former Ivory Coast President Laurent Gbagbo enters the courtroom of the International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019, where judges acquitted Gbagbo and ex-government minister Charles Ble Goude of crimes committed dur]()
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German parliament moves to deter migrants from 4 nations
German lawmakers have approved a government plan to declare three North African nations and Georgia safe countries of origin, a move meant to deter...2h ago![German lawmakers attend a special parliament session to celebrate 100 years of women's suffrage in Germany at the Bundestag in Berlin, Germany, Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)]()
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French step up security to stop migrant boats in the Channel
Border control officers are combing beaches, dunes and the frigid, murky coastal waters in a bid to stop mostly Iranian migrants desperate to get to...2h ago![This photo taken on Wednesday Jan. 16, 2019 shows the port de Boulogne-Sur-Mer, northern France. Border control officers patrolling the land, sea and air of northern France are combing beaches, dunes and the frigid, murky coastal waters in a bid to e]()
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Lawyer for radical Indonesian cleric says he will be freed
80-year-old Abu Bakar Bashir inspired the Bali bombers.3h ago![Abu Bakar Bashir]()
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ASEAN ministers rock no boats in Myanmar, South China Sea
Foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations have hewed to the practice of reaching the least provocative consensus possible in...3h ago![Saleumxay Kommasithpose, Kyaw Tin, Saifuddin Abdullah, Teodoro Locsin Jr., Vivian Balakrishnan, Don Pramudwinai, Ph?m Binh Minh, Erywan Yusof, Prak Sokhon, Retno Marsudi Dato Lim Jock Hoi]()
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Colombian authorities say death toll in car bombing more than doubles to 21
Colombian authorities say death toll in car bombing more than doubles to 213h ago
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Sweden votes for Lofven, ends political deadlock
Swedish lawmakers have approved a center-left minority government led by caretaker Prime Minister Stefan Lofven, ending a four-month political...3h ago![Social Democrat leader Stefan Lofven, attends a new briefing after being voted back as Prime Minister on Friday Jan. 18, 2019, ending a 131-day political deadlock. Lofven passed Friday's vote after he secured the support of the Centre and Liberal par]()
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The Latest: UN denounces Zimbabwe's 'excessive use of force'
The Latest: UN denounces Zimbabwe's 'excessive use of force' against fuel price protesters3h ago![Armed riot police secure the area as pastor and activist Evan Mawarire, arrives at the magistrates courts in Harare, Zimbabwe, Friday, Jan. 18, 2019. Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights have said in a statement that Mawarire who is among the more than]()
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China, Germany promise closer financial cooperation
China, Germany promise to open markets wider to each other's banks and insurers in victory for Beijing amid tension with Washington3h ago![Olaf Scholz, Liu He]()
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Ex-judge: Romania ruling could collapse murder trials
A top Romanian legal expert says a court ruling that the country's prosecutors obtained evidence illegally could collapse murder and child pornography...3h ago
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Tesla says it plans to cut staff by 7 percent, in email to employees says road ahead "very difficult"
Tesla says it plans to cut staff by 7 percent, in email to employees says road ahead "very difficult"3h ago
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Israeli military demolishes home of Palestinian attacker
Israeli forces have demolished the family home of a Palestinian charged with fatally stabbing an American-Israeli settler several months ago3h ago
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Son of Kenyan military officer identified as attack suspect
It is unclear whether he was one of the attackers or involved in planning.Jan 18
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Prince Philip uninjured in 'road traffic accident': Buckingham Palace
It took place near Sandringham.Jan 18![PHOTO: Prince Philip waits for the bridal procession following the wedding of Princess Eugenie of York and Jack Brooksbank in St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, near London, Oct. 12, 2018.]()
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Russian fighter jets collide over Sea of Japan; crews eject
The Russian Defense Ministry says that two fighter jets have collided in midair in the Far EastJan 18
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Former Afghan national security adviser announces candidacy
A former national security adviser has registered as a candidate for president of Afghanistan and called on the Taliban to engage in peace...Jan 18
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Australian police arrest man over Israeli student's death
Australian police have arrested a man for questioning over the death of an Israeli student in Melbourne, while the victim's tearful father has visited...Jan 18![Two women stand at a floral tribute, Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, at the scene where the body of Israeli student Aiia Maasarwe was found earlier in the week in Melbourne, Australia. Maasarwe, a 21-year-old student who had been studying at La Trobe Universi]()
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Russian officials rule out attack in building collapse
The explosion ripped through a building in the city of Magnitogorsk.Jan 18![FILE - In this file photo dated Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, apartments are exposed after an explosion and the building partially collapsed, in Magnitogorsk, about 1,400 kilometers (870 miles) southeast of Moscow, Russia. The Russian Investigative Committe]()
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AP Photos: Celebrating south India's bull taming festivals
AP Photos: Southern India's Jallikattu festivals are part rodeo and part running of the bullsJan 18![In this Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, photo, an Indian tamer tries to control a bull during a traditional bull-taming festival called Jallikattu, in the village of Palamedu, near Madurai, Tamil Nadu state, India. Jallikattu involves releasing a bull into]()
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Lawyer for ailing radical cleric who inspired Bali bombers says Indonesian gov't will release him from prison next week
Lawyer for ailing radical cleric who inspired Bali bombers says Indonesian gov't will release him from prison next weekJan 18
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Avalanche in Kashmir Himalayas kills 3, leaves 7 missing
The avalanche hit the Khardung La pass in the remote Ladakh region.Jan 18
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China slump squeezes workers, hammers consumer spending
China slump squeezes workers, hammers consumer spending as trade war hits exportsJan 18![In this Jan. 12, 2019, photo, a man walks by a vacant retail space window panels at the Central Business District in Beijing. China's slowing economy is squeezing the urban workers and entrepreneurs the ruling Communist Party is counting on to help t]()
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