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Why large scale avocado heists are sweeping New ZealandNew Zealanders mostly only eat avocados grown in New Zealand, and now thieves are taking advantage of the fruit's increased value.
Why are the US and NATO planning to remain in Afghanistan?NATO said Wednesday it will keep its bases in Afghanistan open and possibly extend its mission there, while US officials may postpone the withdrawal of thousands of troops planned for later this year.
Could Iran buy Boeing planes?Iran announced a deal with Boeing to buy passenger planes, though the effort faces hurdles in the wake of remaining US sanctions. Some say it could warm relations between the US and Iran.
For Puerto Ricans, the Orlando massacre hits home23 of the 49 victims from the Orlando shooting were Puero Rican, leading family and friends on the island to start asking their own questions about terrorism, discrimination and gun rights in the US.
Is Trump India's 'savior' as one Delhi group says?The Hindu Sera political group threw a birthday party for Donald Trump's 70th birthday.
Soaring numbers of unaccompanied child migrants at special risk, says UNNine of out ten refugee children arriving in Italy are unaccompanied, according to UNICEF. Along the way, many are threatened with exploitation and sexual violence.
Russia fined as soccer seeks strategies against Euro 2016 fan violenceFan violence after the Russia/England match in Euro 2016 has led UEFA to threaten both countries with disqualification if similar violence takes place again.
NATO strengthens Baltic defense as region eyes Russia warilyNATO announced Monday they would send four multinational battalions to the Baltic states and Poland to bolster their defenses against Russia.
How Facebook accidentally announced war in the PhilippinesFacebook's Philippines Independence Day greeting sent an inadvertently bellicose message to the island nation.
Ethiopia, Eritrea trade accusations over border incidentEthiopia confirmed its military had responded to an attempted border attack by neighbor Eritrea.
Philippine police examining if head is from Canadian hostageFilipino police are examining whether a newly found severed head belonged to a Canadian kidnap hostage.
Orlando killer appears to have been 'homegrown extremist'Investigators dug into the Orlando nightclub shooter's background for clues to why the American-born Muslim carried out the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history.
Across the world, shock and condemnation at Orlando massacreWorld leaders spoke out against Sunday's shooting of an Orlando nightclub, which killed 49 people.
In Pistorius sentencing, a debate over remorse and mental healthThe trial of the former Olympian Oscar Pistorius now facing murder charges in the death of his girlfriend has been closely watched in South Africa, where sentencing began Monday.
Nuclear-capable nations are growing their weapon systems, report findsA new report finds that despite a reduction in the number of nuclear weapons worldwide over the past years, nuclear-capable nations are continuing to expand their programs and funding for the modernization of warheads already in their possession.
Ukraine holds its first large-scale LGBT pride paradeNearly 1,000 people participated in the parade, protected by thousands of police.
Britain's authority within EU will rise after "In" vote -- PM CameronPolls show Britons are evenly split over whether the nation will remain in the European Union or not.
'Mein Kampf' takes off in Europe, 70 years after Hitler's deathHitler's autobiography has become a bestseller in Germany, while an Italian newspaper is distributing copies to readers.
CIA: No evidence that Saudi gov't helped 9/11 attackersThe findings come from information contained in 28 still-classified pages of a Congressional inquiry into the Sept. 11 attacks, according to CIA Director John Brennan. The pages could be made public as soon as this month.
Why does Queen Elizabeth II have two birthdays a year?Queen Elizabeth II's honorary birthday will be celebrated by millions of people across Britain this weekend, a tradition that dates back to the 18th century.
