International
U.S. abruptly endorses Israel’s Golan sovereignty in big shift
U.S. and Israeli officials said Wednesday they had not expected a decision until next week, when Netanyahu is to visit the U.S.
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UN: Gene editing for human reproduction is ‘irresponsible’
A panel convened by the World Health Organization said it would be "irresponsible" for scientists to use gene editing for reproductive purposes, but stopped short on a ban.
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Over 1,000 feared dead after cyclone slams into Mozambique
More than 1,000 people were feared dead in Mozambique four days after a cyclone slammed into the country, submerging entire villages and leaving bodies floating in the water.
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Utrecht shooting: Suspected gunman is arrested after manhunt; 3 died in tram attack
Dutch police are searching for the man who opened fire inside a tram in the city of Utrecht, killing three people and wounding nine others late Monday morning.
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UK leader to lawmakers: Back my deal or face lengthy delay
Theresa May also cautioned that if lawmakers failed to back her deal before Thursday's European Council summit, "we will not leave the EU for many months, if ever."
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Saudi women’s rights activists awarded for their work — while on trial
Three women were honored with a prestigious award this week and it's likely they have no idea.
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A ‘mainstreaming of bigotry’ as white extremism reveals its global reach
In the aftermath of the New Zealand mosque shootings, experts who monitor hate groups say violent white extremism is on the rise and is the most prominent threat.
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Ethiopians hold mass funeral ceremony for crash victims
Thousands mourned the Ethiopian plane crash victims on Sunday, accompanying 17 empty caskets draped in the national flag through the streets of the capital.
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Number of dead rises to 50 in New Zealand mass shooting
Another 50 people were injured in the shootings. Of those injured, 36 people are hospitalized, with two in critical condition.
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As families learn fates of loved ones, New Zealand mourns Christchurch victims
The New Zealand Red Cross has published a list of missing persons on its website.
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Paris investigators start studying Ethiopian jet’s recorder
Investigators have started studying the cockpit voice recorder of the crashed Ethiopian Airlines jet.
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Asylum seeker abandons U.S. plans in face of new policy
The administration expanded its "Migrant Protection Protocols" strategy on Monday to a second border crossing and officials say the practice will grow along the entire border.
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U.S. government beefs up presence near Congo’s Ebola epicenter
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has had a light presence when it comes to the Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak. But now that is changing.
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North Korea considers whether to resume nuclear, missile tests amid impasse with U.S.
Vice Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui said that Kim Jong Un would soon decide whether to end his country's voluntary moratorium on testing missiles and nuclear weapons.
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U.S. bars entry to International Criminal Court investigators
The Hague-based court, the first global tribunal for war crimes, said it would continue to operate "undeterred" by the U.S. action.
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