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Egyptian submarine joins hunt for EgyptAir black box recordersRecovering and identifying victims could take weeks, EgyptAir has said, deepening the anguish and uncertainty of their families.
Taliban leader killed in US drone strikeThe attack in southwestern Pakistan killed Mullah Mohammed Akhtar Mansour, who had been leading the terror group for three years, and raises questions about what direction the Taliban will now take.
Venezuela stops making Coca Cola: Is there a way out of bigger economic crisis?Coca-Cola announced a halt to production of its signature drink in Venezuela, citing scarcity of sugar. It is the latest chapter in an unfolding economic crisis, which observers say will require deep political change to overcome.
Smoke detected on EgyptAir Flight 804: What does that mean?Smoke was detected before EgyptAir Flight 804 crashed. Does that point to a mechanical malfunction or a terrorist attack?
Most people are willing to welcome refugees into their countries, poll findsApproximately 80 percent of 27,000 people polled globally said they would be willing to welcome refugees into their own countries.
Must cigarette packaging be bland and indistinct? British High Court says yesThe British High Court ruled in favor of regulations requiring plain packaging for tobacco products, a significant ruling that will likely ripple across Europe and the world as governments try to regulate tobacco.
EgyptAir flight 804 goes missing over the Mediterranean. Terrorist attack?EgyptAir Flight 804 dropped out of communication en route to Cairo with 66 people on board. No definitive cause has been determined, but some analysts suspect an act of terrorism.
Amid crisis, Venezuelan opposition tells Army: make your choiceAs Venezuela slides toward economic and political chaos, the opposition has appealed to the Army to choose sides.
Queen Elizabeth unveils Britain's 'biggest shakeup' of prisons since Victorian timesQueen Elizabeth's annual address Wednesday included judicial reforms, such as plans to provide more autonomy to prisons and give inmates more access to technology – initiatives which haven't gained much ground in the US.
Why Thailand is closing a lovely island in the Andaman Sea to touristsKoh Tachai, one of Thailand's beautiful island destinations, will remained closed to tourists indefinitely, say Thai officials.
North Korea's 'Mad Men': Signs of capitalism in the Hermit Kingdom?A toothpaste advertisement in North Korea? Visitors occasionally report ads or commercials, a small sign North Korea could be learning from China that even a socialist government can benefit from a free market.
Iran arrests models for showing their unveiled heads on InstagramSterilizing cyberspace is on the Iranian government's agenda, as prosecutors arrested eight women for showing their hair on Instagram.
How far will Philippines president-elect Duterte take his tough judicial stance?Rodrigo Dutarte says he will implement capital punishment for serious infractions and support extrajudicial killings by law enforcement.
Trump as president: Would 'special relationship' with Britain end?'It looks like we're not going to have a good relationship,' the presumptive nominee said in response to criticism from Prime Minister David Cameron and London Mayor Sadiq Khan.
Iran's Holocaust cartoon contest: free speech or incitement?Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said it won't supress this expression of free speech just as the US won't censor a Ku Klux Klan demonstration.
Spain prepares to welcome two incoming batches of refugeesWhile not typically a prime destination for refugees, Spain is preparing to receive its first two arrivals of refugees from Greece and Italy within the next month.
How solar brought Muslims and Jews together in one West Bank villageOne nonprofit looks beyond politics to bring contentious groups together in the West Bank.
Why Belgium is warning its citizens about Facebook emojisBelgian officials say that the Reactions emojis are allowing Facebook to collect information on users and sell it to advertisers.
Next task for Brazil's new acting president? Rebuild trustMichel Temer faces challenges to helping Brazil rise above its messy impeachment proceedings, but the biggest difficulty might be regaining Brazilians' trust.
Can women become deacons? Pope Francis says maybe.The Pope has implemented several changes that have expanded women's roles in the Catholic church. His next move will be to create a committee to review their potential role as deacons.
