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Insurgents freed by Obama in exchange for Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl now back with Taliban

India Scrambles to Claw Back Ground in Sri Lanka After Pro-China Leader Named PM

Indian couple who died in Yosemite took risks for photos

Russian Scientist In Antarctica Attacked Co-Worker For Spoiling Book Endings

With Trump's Iran Hammer About to Fall, Who May Seek a Waiver?

Discovery of bones near Vatican embassy revives 1983 mystery

Pakistani Christian Asia Bibi has death penalty conviction overturned

Saudi Royals Rally to Protect the Family

Cold-Blooded: Scientist In Antarctica Accused Of Stabbing Colleague For Spoiling The Endings Of Books

More than 30 dead in chopper crash, suicide bombing in Afghanistan

The America-Free Trans-Pacific Partnership Is a Done Deal

President-elect of Brazil plans to close Palestinian embassy

Two Chinese intelligence officers accused of stealing US jet engine tech - CNN

Increased Logging Is Decimating Forests in the Solomon Islands: Much of the exported wood—more than 80%—is going to China.

Kepler telescope declared dead after finding thousands of worlds

RIP, Kepler: NASA's Revolutionary Planet-Hunting Telescope Runs Out of Fuel

Denmark Says It Foiled Iranian Assassination Plot

Afghan military helicopter crash kills all 25 on board

NATO Exercise Sends Warning to Russia, Message to Members

Royals Harry and Meghan name kiwi birds 'gift' and 'sneeze'

Sri Lanka: Country stable, says Maithripala Sirisena's office as hundreds rally against ex-PM's sacking

Discovery of bones near Vatican embassy revives 1983 mystery

To shame a prince, activists want to rename street in front of Saudi embassy in D.C. ‘Jamal Khashoggi Way’

A Massive Oil Spill On Pakistan's Coastline Is Threatening All Sea Life And No One’s Taking Responsibility

Scientists are terrified that Brazil’s new president will destroy 'the lungs of the planet'

Ecuador tells Julian Assange that cleaning the cat box is not "violating his fundamental rights"

RIP, Kepler: Revolutionary Planet-Hunting Telescope Goes Dead

This is the 'last generation' that can save nature, WWF says

This is the 'last generation that can save nature, WWF says

The mayor of Estevan, Saskatchewan, says local residents have been turned away at the nearby U.S. border after admitting to past pot use. "Even people that might have smoked it 20, 30 years ago, they're being asked, 'Have you ever smoked cannabis?' when they get to the U.S. border."

A Christian woman who was sentenced to death in Pakistan for blasphemy has won her appeal and been acquitted in a landmark ruling.

Scientists Confirm China as Major Source of Banned Ozone-Depleting Chemicals

Startup company creates plastic that is safe enough to eat and will biodegrade with zero harm to environment VIA Forbes

Prince Ahmad bin Abdulaziz, the younger brother of King Salman, has returned to Saudi Arabia -- with UK and US security guarantees -- to mount a challenge to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman or find someone who can.

Iran attempted political assassination in Denmark: PET (Danish intelligence services)

'We've never seen this': massive Canadian glaciers shrinking rapidly | World news

Animal species becoming extinct in Haiti as deforestation nearly complete: Species of reptiles, amphibians and other vertebrates are becoming extinct in Haiti as deforestation has claimed more than 99% of the country's original wooded areas.

93% of world's children breathing toxic air which 'stunts brains' and causes deadly disease

UK Income tax cuts for millions of workers announced in Philip Hammond’s budget will “overwhelmingly benefit richer households”, analysis has found, with almost half set to go to the top 10% of households.

Ocean Shock: The planet's hidden climate change beneath the waves.

Brazil: Experts warn of Bolsonaro threat to the Amazon. Brazil's president-elect Jair Bolsonaro has threatened to close environment agencies and throw open indigenous territories to development. But he would stay in the Paris Agreement.

German serial killer nurse goes on trial over 100 patients' deaths

Rubella officially declared eliminated in Australia: WHO

BBC News: Danish PM hits back at White House living standards report

China’s military scientists target Canadian universities - Canadian academics have collaborated on dozens of projects with Chinese military researchers – some of whom appear to have obscured their defence ties – raising concerns that Canada is inadvertently helping China modernize its armed forces.

Police raid Indian call-centres linked to 'CRA phone scam' that has victimized Canadians

Huge Floating Dry Dock Holding Russia's Only Aircraft Carrier Has Accidentally Sunk

India Unveils World’s Tallest Statue, Twice the Size of Lady Liberty

The Latest: Helicopter crash kills 25 in Afghanistan

To shame a prince, activists want to rename street in front of Saudi embassy in DC 'Jamal Khashoggi Way'

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert

India Unveils World's Tallest Statue, Twice the Size of Lady Liberty

Merkel's exit signals an end to more than just one politician's career

Antarctica scientist allegedly stabs colleague for spoiling the endings of books

Russia Is Meddling In The Midterms. The White House Just Isn't Talking About It.

Venice Is Experiencing Its Worst Flooding In 10 Years And The Pictures Are Really Something

A Cat Made A Surprise Appearance At A Fashion Show And People Love It

The Faces of Change in the Midterm Elections

On Politics: Trump Wants to End Birthright Citizenship With Executive Order

A Weekend at Witch Camp

Word + Quiz: jamboree

Pittsburgh, Venice, Whitey Bulger: Your Wednesday Briefing

What’s on TV Wednesday: ‘Scary Movie’ and ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’

Baby Antonio: 5 Pounds, 12 Ounces and Homeless From Birth

Hartman Scores Twice as Predators Beat Golden Knights 4-1

Rescue Workers Search for Missing After Typhoon Strikes Philippines

Amid Scrutiny, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner Shaped Trump’s Pittsburgh Response

In California, the Search for a Missing 800-Pound Hammer Continues

Quotation of the Day: Move Would Have Widespread Ramifications for Many American Families

Review: In ‘Days of Rage,’ the Revolution Will Be Trivialized

Review: Remembering What Was and Wasn’t in ‘Good Grief’

Samsung Reaps Record Profit, but Tougher Times Could Come

Penguins and Islanders Honor Victims of Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting

Corrections: October 31, 2018

36 Teenagers Show Us Their Generation

Resting Place

Thomas Campbell, Ex-Director of the Met, Is Hired to Lead San Francisco Museums

Lion Air crash: Investigators detect 'pings' which could lead to flight recorders

Asia Bibi: Pakistan acquits Christian woman on death row

India deploys huge security for inauguration of world's biggest statue

Yemen conflict: Mattis and Pompeo urge swift ceasefire

Nurse Faces Trial in Germany in Deaths of 100 Patients

Venice Flooding Is Worst in a Decade; Severe Weather in Italy Kills at Least 11

Angela Merkel's Exit Is Bad News for Europe

Denmark accuses Iran of activist murder plot

This is the 'last generation' that can save nature, WWF says

EMERGING MARKETS-Brazil stocks jump 3 percent, Mexico lowest since early 2016

Brazil's President-Elect Calls On Government to Pass Pension Bill

Istanbul's new airport aims to be one of world's largest