Russian blogger, anti-Kremlin activist attacked outside his apartment

A Russian blogger was taken to the hospital late Sunday after an assault outside his Moscow apartment that left him bloodied and bruised, according to reports.

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Pranab Mukherjee, former Indian president, dead at 84

Former President Pranab Mukherjee, a senior leader of India's Congress party who served in multiple Cabinets during five decades in politics, has died. He was 84.

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Boat explosion in Italian port sends woman flying through air, video shows

A boat exploded while refueling in an Italian port last week and sent a woman onboard flying through the air and into the sea.

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Wildfire in Greece blackens gate of ancient fortified city

Monuments at the archaeological site of Mycenae have not been damaged by a wildfire that swept through the area, despite blackening the entrance to the ancient citadel, Greece's culture minister said Monday.

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Paul Rusesabagina, real-life hero of 'Hotel Rwanda,' facing terror charges

Paul Rusesabagina, portrayed in the film “Hotel Rwanda” as a hero who saved the lives of more than 1,200 people from the country's 1994 genocide, has been arrested by the Rwandan government on terror charges, police announced on Monday.

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India accuses China’s military of ‘provocative’ movements near disputed border

India has accused China of making “provocative” military moves near a disputed border where just months earlier a deadly incident between the two countries left at least 20 Indian soldiers dead.

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Brazilian Indigenous leader Raoni Metuktire tests positive for coronavirus, hospitalized

Chief Raoni Metuktire, an Indigenous leader who became a symbol of the fight for the preservation of the Amazon forest in Brazil, was hospitalized with symptoms of pneumonia and tested positive for the new coronavirus, the Raoni Institute said Monday.

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Norway bunker party 'rave cave' ends in carbon monoxide poisoning, 27 sickened

An illegal rave in an underground bunker in the Norwegian capital of Oslo came to an abrupt end early Sunday when dozens were taken to hospitals after suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning, according to officials.

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Israeli, US delegations depart to UAE in 1st direct flight

A Star of David-adorned El Al plane took off Monday from Israel’s Ben-Gurion Airport, carrying a high-ranking American and Israeli delegation to Abu Dhabi in the first-ever direct commercial passenger flight to the United Arab Emirates.

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As UN agency urges help, Banksy on Instagram admits to sponsoring migrant ship: ‘All Black Lives Matter’

The U.N. refugee agency urged European nations on Saturday to let in hundreds of migrants rescued from the Mediterranean Sea by humanitarian boats — including one sponsored by street artist Banksy.

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Six people shot, including one fatally outside a Chicago pancake restaurant

08/30/20 12:47 PM

French military official under investigation for alleged "security breach": report

Defense Minister Florence Parly merely informed the press that the officer is facing legal proceedings.

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Wildfire forces over 3,100 to evacuate in Spain's Andalusia

An out-of-control wildfire is raging in Spain's southern region of Andalusia, forcing more than 3,100 people to evacuate, authorities said Sunday.

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Hurricane-force winds fuel wildfire, topple tree in Italy, killing 2 kids

Hurricane-force winds toppled a tree Sunday during a storm in northern Italy, killing two children in a tent at a campground.

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Germany police arrest 300 as far-right protesters storm parliament

German police forcibly removed far-right protesters and others who stormed the parliament building in Berlin following a protest against the country’s strict coronavirus restrictions.

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Canadian protesters tear down statue of nation's first prime minister accused of racist policies

The prime minister's policies have been linked with forced assimilation that helped to wipe out parts of indigenous culture.

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Taiwan toddler entangled in kite tail goes airborne at festival, video shows

A toddler was caught in the strings of a kite and swept several feet into the air over the heads of panicked adults at a festival in Taiwan on Sunday.

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Netanyahu: 'Many more' secret talks with Arab nations after US-brokered UAE agreement

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that there are "many more unpublicized meetings with Arab and Muslim leaders to normalize relations with the state of Israel" following its historic peace agreement with the United Arab Emirates brokered by the United States earlier this month. 

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India records biggest single-day coronavirus infection spike with 78,761 new cases

India registered 78,761 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, the biggest single-day spike in the world since the pandemic began, just as the government began easing restrictions to help the battered economy.

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China restaurant collapses during 80th birthday party, leaving 29 dead, dozens injured

A two-story restaurant in China collapsed while hosting an 80th birthday party, leaving 29 people dead and dozens injured, authorities said Sunday.

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France horse killings stun countryside after 'barbaric' slayings with mysterious, ritual-like mutilations

A spate of gruesome killings of horses and ponies across pastures in France has left police baffled and rural communities terrified as the mysterious slayings appear to only be growing.

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US B-52 'buzzing' by two Russian jets was 'unsafe, unprofessional,' Air Force says

Two Russian jets flew within 100 feet of a U.S. B-52 bomber jet Friday morning in an "unsafe and unprofessional" manner while the pilot was conducting routine training over international waters in the Black Sea, the U.S. Air Force said in a statement Saturday.

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Banksy’s overloaded migrant rescue boat saved by Italian government

The Italian government stepped in Saturday to help a migrant rescue boat funded by the British street artist Banksy, which was overloaded with people and stranded in the Mediterranean ocean.

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British man pleads guilty to killing 39 Vietnamese immigrants found in back of refrigerated truck

A truck driver from Northern Ireland pleaded guilty to manslaughter Friday in the deaths of 39 Vietnamese immigrants who were discovered in the back of a container truck last year in southeastern England.

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Afghanistan, Pakistan see surge in polio cases amid coronavirus pandemic

The combination of war and pandemic made it impossible to administer vaccinations to children who needed it.

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German Chancellor Merkel urges vigilance as thousands gather to protest pandemic restrictions: reports

Merkel warned that the summer months allowed for an easier time handling the pandemic.

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At least 40 dolphins killed near Japanese oil spill

At least 40 dolphins have been found dead near Mauritius, an island off of East Africa, after an oil spill from a Japanese ship polluted the waters.

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Accused Kenosha shooter's lawyer claims self-defense

08/28/20 4:25 PM

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President Trump grants Alice Johnson full pardon

08/28/20 12:20 PM

Israel claims Turkey is granting passports to Hamas members

Turkey has long been a NATO ally, but its growing support for the designated terror group Hamas is said to be fracturing diplomatic ties with both Israel and the United States.

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Paris exempts cyclists from coronavirus mask mandate

Cyclists and children under 11 will be exempt from a sweeping mask mandate implemented in all public spaces in Paris on Friday as the number of new cases of COVID-19 surged to its highest level of daily infections, authorities said. 

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Rand Paul calls for FBI arrests, investigation into 'mob' he believes 'would have killed us' outside White House

08/28/20 6:44 AM

Putin critic Alexei Navalny remains in coma but improving after suspected poisoning, German doctors say

German doctors treating Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny for a suspected poisoning say the dissident is still in an induced coma but his condition is stable and his symptoms are improving.

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The week in pictures, Aug. 22-Aug. 28

Here's a selection of the most amazing images captured around the world in the past seven days. Enjoy!

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Japanese PM Abe to resign over health issues: reports

08/27/20 11:37 PM

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Sen. Rand Paul says he was attacked by mob after RNC

08/27/20 11:27 PM

Japanese PM Abe to resign over health issues: report

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe reportedly plans to announce his resignation Friday over health concerns.

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Kim Jong Un's sister hasn't been seen in public since late July

It could be a sign that she’s taken more control in the regime, an expert said.

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President Trump addresses the RNC to accept the presidential nomination after introduction by Ivanka

08/27/20 7:23 PM

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08/27/20 5:30 PM

South African president faces questions over coronavirus corruption scandals

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa faced tough questions Thursday from lawmakers for the first time since allegations of coronavirus financing corruption were leveled against high ranking officials.

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Mets, Marlins players walk off Citi Field in protest

08/27/20 5:02 PM

Dissident Chinese artist made secret film about Wuhan during China’s coronavirus lockdown

Dissident Chinese artist Ai Weiwei made a secret film called Coronation in Wuhan, the central Chinese city that became the origin of the coronavirus pandemic, during its strict lockdown.

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Pompeo calls out China for 'illegal fishing' after vessels spotted off Galapagos Islands

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called the recent reports of hundreds of Chinese vessels off of the Galapagos Islands "deeply troubling,” calling on China to stop all “illegal fishing” Thursday.

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Trump, in convention speech excerpts, to slam Biden for 'extreme' agenda

08/27/20 10:00 AM

Mexican army investigates video of soldiers in border deaths

Mexico's Department of Defense announced Wednesday that it would investigate a border gun battle caught on video in which a voice can be heard saying "kill him" following the confrontation.

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Hurricane Laura makes landfall as a Category 4 storm

08/26/20 11:18 PM

New Zealand mosque shooter who killed 51 worshippers learns his fate -- life in prison without parole possible: report

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Vice President Pence highlights Night Three of the Republican National Convention, which will also feature Kayleigh McEnany, Dan

08/26/20 5:30 PM

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Jacob Blake had a knife in his car when he was shot by Kenosha, Wisc., police, according to the Wisconsin DOJ, which has now nam

08/26/20 5:09 PM

Russia launches coronavirus vaccine trials in Moscow

The mayor of Moscow invited residents Wednesday to partake in a coronavirus vaccination trial.

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Lezmond Mitchell executed in Indiana

08/26/20 4:06 PM

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NBA announces tonight’s playoff games will be postponed

08/26/20 2:31 PM

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Hurricane Laura, now Category 4, may bring 'unsurvivable' storm surge for Texas-Louisiana border

08/26/20 10:53 AM

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Trump says he will send federal law enforcement, National Guard to Kenosha after Jacob Blake shooting

08/26/20 10:50 AM

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Juvenile arrested in deadly shooting during Kenosha unrest, Illinois police say

08/26/20 10:41 AM

Floods in north, east Afghanistan leave at least 100 dead

Heavy flooding has killed at least 100 people and injured scores of others as heavy seasonal rains drenched northern and eastern Afghanistan, officials said Wednesday.

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Australian woman jailed for 6 months after breaking coronavirus quarantine order: reports

An Australian woman has been given a six-month jail sentence after violating strict coronavirus quarantine rules, reports said Tuesday.

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Alexei Navalny poisoning 'shocked the world,' investigation needed, Boris Johnson says

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is joining a growing chorus of international leaders and officials calling for a full investigation into the alleged poisoning of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny – which the Kremlin continues to deny involvement with. 

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Hurricane Laura expected to strengthen to 'catastrophic' Category 4 with life-threatening storm surge

08/26/20 3:31 AM

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Unrest in Kenosha turns deadly: reports

08/26/20 1:03 AM

Israeli archaeologists discover large trove of Islamic gold coins

A collection of 425 complete early Islamic gold coins were discovered near the central city of Yavne, Israeli archaeologists announced Monday.

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Chicago White Sox pitcher fires first no-hitter of season

08/25/20 8:09 PM

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First Lady Melania Trump addresses the RNC, highlighting the convention's second night

08/25/20 7:41 PM

German university offering grants to people who want to do absolutely nothing

Is genius made from bootstraps or handouts? A university in Germany, known for its socialist ways, may answer that question: giving out free money for being lazy.

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Night Two of the Republican National Convention begins, featuring Melania Trump, Mike Pompeo and a 'surprise' pardon by Presiden

08/25/20 5:30 PM

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Ammon Bundy arrested at Idaho Capitol after disrupting special session

08/25/20 5:08 PM

Russia rejects investigation of opposition leader's alleged poisoning

The Kremlin on Tuesday rejected allegations that opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned, despite an initial diagnosis from a German hospital indicating he was.

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Trump announces pardon of bank robber-turned activist Jon Ponder ahead of GOP convention appearance

08/25/20 3:51 PM

South Korea closes most Seoul schools following new surge of coronavirus cases

South Korea has ordered most schools in the Seoul metropolitan area to close and switch to online learning as the country battles a new surge of coronavirus cases.

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Billions wasted? Iraqi pilots claim pricey F-16 program is falling apart

Nine years ago, just before the Obama administration pulled the plug on a troop presence in Iraq, Baghdad signed a landmark $4.3 billion, U.S.-backed Lockheed Martin deal to bolster its burgeoning Air Force with their very own fleet of F-16 fighter jets. The first batch arrived three years later, under the guise that the force would stand on its own two feet.

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Taliban truck bomb, string of attacks kills 17, injures dozens more

The Taliban ratcheted up attacks against Afghanistan government officials on Thursday, killing three people, while a string of other attacks left 14 others dead and dozens more injured. 

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Belarus' Lukashenko opponent says, 'We will never forget the violence ... we will win,' as protests continue

It is now more than two weeks into the standoff between Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and critics and protesters who say he stole an election and had activists beaten and jailed -- and opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya is standing firm.

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China claims US spy plane entered no-fly zone

Beijing alleged that a U.S. spy plane entered a no-fly zone it had designated over an area where the Chinese military was conducting live-fire drills, condemning the overflight as a provocative act.

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Trump to nominate Chad Wolf for DHS secretary

08/25/20 9:59 AM

Scotland leader's handling of COVID-19 buoys support for British independence

The staunch difference between British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Leader of the Scottish National Party Nicola Sturgeon's approaches to handling the coronavirus pandemic has brought about a resurgence of political support for Scottish independence. 

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