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Malaysian victims of MH17 return homeThe remains of 20 Malaysians who died when Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 was shot down over eastern Ukraine last month received military honors on their arrival Friday.
UN reports Syria conflict death toll reaches 191,000The figure, covering the period from March 2011 to April 2014, is the first issued by the UN's human rights office since July 2013, when it documented more than 100,000 killed.
Gunmen in Gaza kill 18 alleged spies for IsraelTwo of the 18 were women. Seven were shot outside a Gaza City mosque after Friday noon prayers.
Got milk? Get fingerprinted, then shop, says Venezuelan presidentPresident Nicolas Maduro announced a new, mandatory grocery fingerprinting system to combat food shortages. In the spring, Venezuela tried a similar system in government-run supermarkets on a voluntary basis.
Japanese landslides leave at least 39 dead, dozens missingHillsides caved in or were swept down into residential areas in at least five valleys in the suburbs of the western Japanese city on Wednesday, crushing dozens of houses after heavy rains.
Erdogan selects foreign minister to become new Turkish PMTurkey's president-elect Recep Tayyip Erdogan has tapped current Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu to replace him as prime minister.
Some Russian aid trucks in process to clear Ukrainian customs, officials sayOver 200 trucks are trying to make their way into eastern Ukraine to help those affected by the fighting between Ukrainian forces and pro-Russian separatists.
Pakistani opposition leader walks out of protest talks with governmentCricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan suspended the negotiations after a new Islamabad police chief was appointed, heightening fears of a possible police crackdown on protesters.
Thai junta leader appointed nation's prime ministerGen. Prayuth Chan-ocha was elevated to Thailand's top post by a legislature he personally selected.
Brazil's Socialist Party names Marina Silva as new candidateBrazil's Socialist Party has named environmentalist Marina Silva their new presidential candidate, following the death of Eduardo Campos who was killed in a plane crash. Silva had been Campos' running mate.
Five 'cult members' tried for murder at McDonald's in ChinaA Chinese woman was allegedly beaten to death at a McDonald's restaurant by anti-Communist cult members who considered her 'a demon.' The five members of the "All-powerful Spirit" group are on trial for murder.
Khan starts talks with government to end Pakistani protest, opposition lawyer saysImran Khan met with officials of Prime MInister Nawaz Sharif's government Wednesday, after the head of the army said the two sides should negotiate a peaceful end to the current protest in Islamabad.
Residents upset as authorities close off Liberian slum over EbolaThe West Point neighborhood in the Liberian capital of Monrovia has been a flash point in the latest Ebola outbreak in West Africa.
Israel targets Hamas military leader in Gaza, militant group saysMeanwhile, Israel reports over 100 rockets were launched by Hamas from Gaza Wednesday.
Pakistani lawmakers meet to discuss protest at Parliament's doorstepCricketeer-turned-opposition politician Imran Khan has been summoned by the nation's Supreme Court for talks on the demonstration.
At least 36 dead following mudslides in JapanSuburban areas outside the Japanese city of Hiroshima were hit the hardest in this latest natural disaster.
North Korea's bizarre insults: John Kerry is latest targetNorth Korea is notorious for its bombastic and belligerent rhetoric. On Wednesday, it called US Secretary of State a "wolf" with a "hideous lantern jaw."
Top Saudi cleric: Islamic State is Islam's No. 1 enemySaudi Arabia's top cleric said Tuesday that extremism and the ideologies of groups like the Islamic State and Al Qaeda are Islam's No. 1 enemy and that Muslims have been their first victims.
Opposition protesters march on Pakistani capital buildingsLed by former national cricket star Imran Khan, the protesters are seeking the resignation of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif over alleged voter fraud in last year's elections.
Israel pulls out of Gaza peace talks over latest Hamas rocket fireSome rockets did land in open areas of southern Israel, while two others were intercepted by the Israeli Defense Force.
