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North Korea sentences a Canadian pastor to life in prison. His crime?Canadian pastor Hyeon Soo Limto was arrested during a humanitarian aid missions for 'crimes against the state.'
Smog alert: Will Chinese buy clean Canadian air for $14 a bottle?Highlighting the country's foul air crisis, a Canadian company is peddling bottled fresh air in China.
Why Malala Yousafzai is taking on Donald TrumpA travel ban for Muslims proposed by Donald Trump drew stark criticism from the young Nobel laureate, who called the plan 'tragic.'
Is the Nazi train of gold and gems a myth after all?The legend of an underground Nazi train full of gold and gems has been shared through generations, but Polish geologists say it's all a joke.
Thai man could get 37 years in prison for insulting King's dogAuthorities arrested a Thai factory worker after he insulted the King's beloved dog Tongdaeng on social media. Have Thailand's controversial lèse-majesté laws gone too far?
Egypt still won't say that ISIS bombed Russian planeEgypt dismisses statements from Russia and Western governments a terrorist bomb brought down a Russian passenger plane. Why?
- Russian ship fired at Turkish ship. Will cooler heads prevail?
The incident Sunday is the latest in a series of Turkish-Russian confrontations that have grown tenser since Turkey shot down a Russian jet that was allegedly in Turkish air space.
Russia says it fired warning shots at Turkish ship to avoid collisionThe incident, which occurred on Sunday morning, is likely to heighten tensions between the two nations.
Switzerland on high alert: Terrorist plot averted?Switzerland remains on high alert following the arrest of two Syrian men found carrying traces of explosives.
Saudi women vote for first time: Credible progress?Women were able to cast ballots and participate as candidates for the first time in Saudi Arabia's municipal elections on Saturday. But critics say that while this is an important first step, there is a longer road toward deeper reforms ahead.
Taliban launches deadly attack near Spanish Embassy in KabulAn assault on a Kabul neighborhood that houses foreign diplomats Friday morning has left several dead and at least seven injured.
More Syrian refugees arrive in Canada. How are they doing it?The first government-sponsored Syrian refugees arrived Thursday, but private organizations have already brought some and are continuing to bring refugee families to Canada.
Path to progress? Syrian rebels form bloc for peace talksSyrian opposition groups came together this week in Saudi Arabia, but the larger question remains: Can the various factions find common ground?
Trump's comments against Muslims could cost him in Persian GulfDonald Trump's latest comments have license partners in Dubai removing Trump's name and image and leading GOP members discussing a brokered convention.
Syrian opposition forces begin peace talks. Where will they lead?After years of fighting, several factions met this week in Saudi Arabia to outline potential negotiations with Syrian President Assad.
70,000 Indian clerics issue fatwa against terroristsNearly 1.5 million Sunni Muslim followers of the Indian Barelvi movement have formally decried violent extremists. 70,000 clerics at the annual commemoration of the founders' death now condemn terrorist groups, saying they are 'not Islamic organizations.'
Thailand's top human trafficking cop requests asylumMajor General Paween Pongsirin fled to Australia after he said his investigation implicated members of the military and police force.
Turkey says Russia is 'ethnically cleansing' Turkmen. Who are they?Turkey has accused Russia of targeting ethnic Turkmen in Syria under the guise of anti-Islamic State bombings. The attacks, both verbal and violent, highlight ethnic conflicts guiding two countries' policies as they vie for regional control.
Has bitcoin's mysterious creator finally been unmasked?The popular cryptocurrency's inventor may have finally been found. Could his arrest have implications for bitcoin?
Taliban attacks Kandahar as Afghan president meets with PakistanDozens were killed as militants launched an attack at the Kandahar airport.
