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  • Thousands of Iraqi families bear the burden of IS legacy

    Thousands of Iraqi families bear the burden of guilt because of choices their male relatives made under IS

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  • Death toll rises to 359 in Sri Lanka bombings, more arrested

    Police say the death toll from the Easter suicide bombings in Sri Lanka has risen to 359, as the country's leaders vowed to overhaul the security...

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  • Key moments in Kim Jong Un's diplomatic charm offensive

    A look at key moments in North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's diplomatic charm offensive as he prepares to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin

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  • The Latest: US says it had no prior info on Sri Lanka attack

    The U.S. ambassador says America had "no prior knowledge" of a threat in Sri Lanka before the Easter bombings that killed more than 350 people

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  • UN: Pro-government forces kill more Afghans than insurgents

    UN report: Afghan and international forces have killed more civilians than the Taliban, other militants in first 3 months this year

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  • Japan apologizes to those forcibly sterilized, vows redress

    Japan's government has apologized to tens of thousands of victims forcibly sterilized under the now-defunct Eugenics Protection Law and promised to...

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  • U.S. ambassador says "clearly there was some failure in the system" for Sri Lanka prior to Easter bombings

    U.S. ambassador says "clearly there was some failure in the system" for Sri Lanka prior to Easter bombings

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  • U.S. ambassador says America had "no prior knowledge" of a threat in Sri Lanka before Easter bombings

    U.S. ambassador says America had "no prior knowledge" of a threat in Sri Lanka before Easter bombings

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  • Myanmar lawmaker: 50 believed dead in mudslide at jade mine

    A lawmaker representing a gemstone-rich area in northern Myanmar says more than 50 people are believed to have died in a mudslide at a jade mining...

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  • Leaders of Hong Kong pro-democracy protests sentenced

    A court in Hong Kong has handed down prison sentences of up to 16 months to eight leaders of massive 2014 pro-democracy protests on charges of public...

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  • Ex-Marine ordered held in alleged break-in at North Korea's embassy in Madrid

    Christopher Ahn, 38, could face more than 10 years in prison.

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  • North Korea's Kim arrives in Russia before summit with Putin

    North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrived in Russia on Wednesday morning for his much-anticipated summit with President Vladimir Putin in the Pacific...

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  • US Embassy says FBI agents on the ground in Sri Lanka assisting investigation in Easter bombing attack

    US Embassy says FBI agents on the ground in Sri Lanka assisting investigation in Easter bombing attack

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  • UN: Afghan and international forces killed more civilians than insurgents in the first 3 months, mostly in airstrikes

    UN: Afghan and international forces killed more civilians than insurgents in the first 3 months, mostly in airstrikes

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  • The Latest: Hong Kong protest organizers sentenced

    A court in Hong Kong handed down prison sentences of up to 16 months to eight leaders of massive 2014 pro-democracy protests for their convictions on...

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  • Christians, hotel workers, tourists among Easter attack dead

    Christians, hotel workers, tourists among the dead in Sri Lanka attacks at churches, hotels on Easter Sunday

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  • Hong Kong sentences protest leaders to up to 16 months in prison for roles in 2014 pro-democracy movement

    Hong Kong sentences protest leaders to up to 16 months in prison for roles in 2014 pro-democracy movement

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  • ISIS claims responsibility for Sri Lanka bombings that killed over 350

    At least 359 people were killed and 500 others were wounded.

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  • Japan's government apologizes to victims of forced sterilization under now-defunct eugenics law, promises compensation

    Japan's government apologizes to victims of forced sterilization under now-defunct eugenics law, promises compensation

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  • No bond for veteran suspected in N. Korea embassy attack

    Prosecutors allege a U.S Marine veteran was part of a group wielding machetes and fake guns when they stormed North Korea's embassy in Madrid and tied...

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  • Police say the death toll in the Easter attacks in Sri Lanka has risen to 359 and more suspects have been arrested

    Police say the death toll in the Easter attacks in Sri Lanka has risen to 359 and more suspects have been arrested

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  • Migrants fearful after hundreds arrested in Mexico raid

    Central American migrants traveling through southern Mexico toward the U.S. are fearfully recounting a frantic escape from police after hundreds were...

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  • China's celebration of building binge overshadowed by debt

    Asian and African leaders plan to press China at a conference this week to reduce the politically volatile debt burden left by its Belt and Road...

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  • Kim looks to Russia as sanctions bite North Korea's economy

    After failing to get sanctions eased during Trump meeting, Kim Jong Un is traveling to Russia in a possible attempt to win Putin's help as US-led...

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  • North Korea's Kim will go into Putin summit needing a win

    North Korea's Kim Jong Un will go into his summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin needing a diplomatic victory

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  • Venezuelan opposition envoy addresses OAS

    Gustavo Tarre is becoming the first non-chavista envoy from Venezuela in a generation to address the Organization of American States from the seat...

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  • The Latest: London counter-terrorism team seeks images

    London police are asking for images taken during the terrorist attack in Sri Lanka

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  • Shallow quake shakes northeast India, no damage yet reported

    A moderate earthquake has shaken remote northeastern India near the border with China, but no damage or casualties were immediately reported

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  • The Latest: US veteran suspected in N. Korea embassy attack

    Prosecutors allege a California man was part of a group wielding machetes and fake guns when they stormed North Korea's embassy in Madrid and tied up...

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  • Mississippi shipyard gets $746M contract for icebreaker

    US Navy awards $746 million contract to a Mississippi shipyard to build up to 3 polar icebreakers for US Coast Guard

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  • Sri Lanka minister: Easter bombings a response to NZ attacks

    The minister did not explain the source of the information.

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  • Anguilla releases new details in US tourist murder case

    Authorities in Anguilla have released new details in an investigation involving a U.S. financial adviser charged with killing a hotel worker, a case...

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  • Brazilian court reduces sentence of ex-president da Silva

    Brazil's second-highest court has reduced the sentence of incarcerated former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, opening the possibility he could be...

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  • Spain: PM rules out post-election alliance with center-right

    Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is ruling out forming a government with the center-right Citizens party if his Socialists win Spain's general election,...

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  • Amal Clooney: Prosecute Islamic State extremists for rape

    Human rights lawyer and activist Amal Clooney demanded justice for victims of an "epidemic of sexual violence" in conflicts on Tuesday, especially...

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  • Egypt voters approve referendum extending president's rule

    Election officials say voters in Egypt approved constitutional amendments allowing President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi to remain in power until 2030

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  • Sri Lanka military gets special powers after deadly bombings

    Sri Lanka's president gave the military sweeping police powers after the Easter bombings that killed nearly 300 people

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  • AP Interview: Slovenia leader warns EU to counter populism

    AP Interview: Slovenia leader says EU must counter populism, mounting influence of Russia and China

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  • Bishop critical of Nicaragua's Ortega leaves for Vatican

    A Roman Catholic Bishop outspoken in criticizing Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has left for the Vatican after being called there indefinitely by...

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  • Poem comparing migrants to rats draws condemnation in Austria

    A far-right Austrian politician wrote the poem, and has resigned.

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  • AP Interview: Weber warns populists to back a united Europe

    The leading conservative candidate in next month's European Parliament election tells The Associated Press that populist parties must back an...

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  • French court rejects call to return its Syria-based citizens

    France's most powerful administrative court has refused the demands of Syria-based French women to be repatriated back to French soil with their...

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  • Revulsion in Northern Ireland over riot, fatal shooting

    The dramatic riots in Londonderry are starkly reminiscent of the violence that plagued Northern Ireland for decades before the 1998 peace agreement,...

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  • Saudi Arabia executes 37 prisoners for terrorism crimes

    All of those executed were Saudi nationals.

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  • Putin views launch of new submarine to carry nuclear drones

    Russian President Vladimir Putin has watched the launch of a new submarine intended to carry prospective underwater nuclear drones capable of causing...

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  • Puerto Rico to demolish 16K structures damaged by Maria

    Puerto Rico's government says it plans to demolish 16,000 structures that were heavily damaged by Hurricane Maria nearly two years ago

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  • Sri Lanka bombing victims were from at least 12 countries

    Sri Lanka bombing victims included at least 31 foreigners from at least 12 countries

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  • In camp of diehard IS supporters, some women express regrets

    Many in the camps remain die-hard supporters of ISIS.

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  • Unspeakable grief: 5 members of 1 family killed in Sri Lanka

    The dark wooden coffins, sitting side by side, attested to one family's unspeakable grief

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  • Egypt election commission says voters have approved amendments allowing President el-Sissi to stay in power until 2030

    Egypt election commission says voters have approved amendments allowing President el-Sissi to stay in power until 2030

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