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Small plane crashes in Brazil’s Sao Paulo state, killing two

SAO PAULO -- A small plane crashed Saturday in Brazil's southeastern Sao Paulo state, killing two people on board, authorities…

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Russian court orders US citizen suspected of drug smuggling held in custody

MOSCOW -- A Moscow court has ordered a U.S. citizen suspected of drug smuggling held in pre-trial detention for 30…

3 months ago

Large fire tears through luxury London hotel known as a celebrity hotspot

LONDON -- A fire broke out at a luxury London hotel and restaurant known as a celebrity hotspot, engulfing the…

3 months ago

The home of Albania’s late communist dictator is now hosting what he despised most: Free thinkers

TIRANA, Albania -- In a historical twist, the home of Albania’s late communist dictator Enver Hoxha is hosting international artists…

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Argentines flock to budget-friendly beaches in neighboring countries as their peso strengthens

VIÑA DEL MAR, Chile -- On a recent hot summer day in Chile, the beaches of Viña del Mar, Concón…

3 months ago

Very cold weather coming. US about to get 10th and chilliest polar vortex this winter

The coldest burst of Arctic air this season is coming to put an icy exclamation point on America's winter of…

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13 people arrested in Croatia for illegally disposing of hazardous waste, Europol says

ZAGREB, Croatia -- Thirteen people suspected of illegally importing and disposing of hazardous waste have been arrested in Croatia, the…

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Vance to meet Zelenskyy amid concerns about US-Russia talks to end the war in Ukraine

MUNICH -- Vice President JD Vance will lead the U.S. delegation to the Munich Security Conference that starts Friday in…

3 months ago

Russian drone struck Chernobyl reactor shell, but radiation levels normal: Zelenskyy

KYIV, Ukraine -- A Russian drone with a high-explosive warhead hit the protective confinement shell of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power…

3 months ago

Takeaways from Modi, Trump meeting: Cooperation on trade and defense — plus some mutual praise

NEW DELHI -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the U.S. President Donald Trump spoke about easing tariffs, resolving trade…

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