DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — As Bangladeshis get set to vote in Sunday's parliamentary elections, there are fears that violence and intimidation could keep many away from the polls, including two...
Afghan presidential election delayed until July 20
Afghanistan's presidential election will be postponed until July 20, an official said Sunday, as US-led efforts to end the 17-year war with the Taliban gather steam. The three-month delay, announced...
China’s New Submarine-Launched Nuclear Missile Can Hit the U.S.
With just an estimated 300 nuclear warheads compared to the approximately 7,000 fielded by both the U.S. and Russia, China’s nuclear arsenal is comparatively small. But even a few Chinese H-bombs...
Shalom Mendoza has been captured by police after escaping from a prison in San Quentin the day after Christmas
Escaped prisoner from San Quentin has been apprehended by authorities.
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Putin scores some wins but tensions with the West mount
MOSCOW (AP) — It's been a mixed year for Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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Channel migrants: No easy answers to issue, says Javid
The reasons are often "outside of our control", writes the home secretary in newspaper article.
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Hammersmith stabbing leads to 39 attempted murder arrests
They are being held on suspicion of attempted murder after a man suffered life-threatening wounds.
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Councils 'failing' to prosecute blue badge abusers
Figures show 62% of councils did not take action against people misusing blue badge permits.
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Minority take up 'life-saving' free health check
It can pick up preventable heart problems - and more people should be getting the routine check.
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Stevenage shed radio DJ ready for BBC local radio slot
After years of "broadcasting" to just his wife, an amateur radio presenter's wish is coming true.
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Lederhosen love among Austria's millennials
Lederhosen and dirndl dresses are making a comeback in Austria.
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Fishing: New EU rules could have 'grave' impact on UK industry
Fishers can no longer discard fish to avoid busting quota - but that could put boats off the water.
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Syria conflict: Trump 'slowing troop withdrawal', says Lindsey Graham
A top Republican says the president remains determined to defeat the Islamic State group in Syria.
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South Western Railway strike to hit New Year's Eve trains
Passengers across the South are warned to expect disruption as staff stage a 24-hour walkout.
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Bangladesh election: PM Sheikh Hasina wins landslide in disputed vote
Sheikh Hasina wins a third consecutive term in a vote marred by violence and claims of vote rigging.
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Michael Simpson murder: Grandparents vow to keep siblings together
The parents of a man killed by his Chinese wife abroad are to bring one grandchild to the UK.
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No-deal Brexit ferry contract sparks concerns
Seaborne Freight was founded less than two years ago and has never run a ferry service before.
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Nasa's New Horizons: Final commands given to distant probe
Nasa's New Horizons spacecraft is all set for its dramatic encounter with a far-off icy world.
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The Papers: Javid under pressure and AJ shows his bruises
There's more front-page criticism of the home secretary over migrants in the Channel, while the Sun interviews battered Strictly star AJ Pritchard.
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Female fightback... 2018 in hashtags
A look at the year's most influential hashtags used by women on social media.
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2018 in news: The alternative end-of-the-year awards
From the ridiculous to the more ridiculous, here are the weird stories that caught our eye this year.
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Spoken word poet Dylema: On a stroll through Africa in 2018
Dylema leads us through key events on the continent this year in a specially commissioned poem.
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Africa's key images of 2018: Reunions, tears and big lips
A selection of the best photos from across and about Africa this year.
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Bangladesh election: Voting disrupted by violence
Clashes between ruling party and opposition supporters have resulted in 17 deaths.
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London violence: How a bloody night became a deadly year
London has endured a year which has seen its homicide total reach its highest level since 2008.
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In search of Leonard, my martyred ancestor
Eli Melki looks for traces of a relative who was killed at 33 during a wave of attacks against eastern Turkey's Christians.
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Bangladesh clothing factories: Are they safe now?
Are garment factories in Bangladesh safe five years after the Rana Plaza disaster?
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The singer, the scientist, the comic book writer... notable deaths of 2018
The scientist, the singer, the comic book writer... notable deaths of 2018
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Why legalising gay sex in India is not a Western idea
India's decision to decriminalise gay sex has taken the country back to its roots, some historians say.
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Cyberattack hits U.S. newspaper distribution
The cyberattack appeared to originate outside the United States, the Los Angeles Times reported, citing a source with knowledge of the situation. The attack led to distribution delays in the...
Bangladesh opposition calls for fresh election as Sheikh Hasina wins amid violence and vote-rigging claims
Bangladesh's main opposition called for a fresh vote on Sunday as the country's prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, and her ruling Awami League were declared the winners of an election tainted by...
Does the U.S. Navy Have Another Carrier-Killer Missile to Worry About?
Here comes the YJ-12.
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Afghanistan to delay presidential election to July: election body
The announcement follows heavy criticism of October's chaotic parliamentary election, which saw problems ranging from roadside bomb attacks to malfunctioning biometric voter verification equipment,...
Anti-India protests erupt in Kashmir after 4 rebels killed
SRINAGAR, India (AP) — Anti-India protests and clashes erupted in disputed Kashmir on Saturday after a gunbattle between militants and government forces killed four rebels, police and residents...
Syria conflict: Trump 'slowing troop withdrawal', says Lindsey Graham
A top Republican says the president remains determined to defeat the Islamic State group in Syria.
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Bangladesh election: PM Sheikh Hasina wins landslide in disputed vote
Sheikh Hasina wins a third consecutive term in a vote marred by violence and claims of vote rigging.
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Angela Merkel: Germany to take on greater global responsibility
Germany will assume greater international responsibility, Angela Merkel says in her New Year address.
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Mexico wall: Trump aide says concrete wall idea was dropped early on
Outgoing chief of staff John Kelly appears to contradict the US president on the border wall plan.
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'Dangerous orange pill' prompts Australia festival warning
Festival-goers are told that a "dangerous" drug is circulating in Australia, following a man's death.
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Californian law change means pet shops can sell only rescued animals
The state bans retailers from selling animals sourced from breeders, to cut down on "puppy mills".
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American college football: Huge bald eagle lands on fans
A bird named Clark goes rogue in front of 90,000 fans at a college game.
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UAE helicopter crash kills four crew on rescue mission near zipline
Four die in a helicopter crash near the world's longest zipline, in the UAE's northern-most emirate.
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France to help combat Channel smuggling
Six Iranian migrants are found on the Kent coast as the home secretary cuts short a holiday to deal with the issue.
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DoubleTree Portland hotel fires staff who evicted black guest
Police escorted Jermaine Massey out of the DoubleTree Portland after he called his mum in the lobby.
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What it’s like to be Black and Argentine
Afro-Argentines often feel like they’ve been written out of history and are mistaken for foreigners in their own country.
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Bangladesh election: Voting disrupted by violence
Clashes between ruling party and opposition supporters have resulted in 17 deaths.
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Spoken word poet Dylema: On a stroll through Africa in 2018
Dylema leads us through key events on the continent this year in a specially commissioned poem.
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Lederhosen love among Austria's millennials
Lederhosen and dirndl dresses are making a comeback in Austria.
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Female fightback... 2018 in hashtags
A look at the year's most influential hashtags used by women on social media.
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The 90-year-old back-flipping daredevil
This Canadian man is being called the world's most extreme grandpa.
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In search of Leonard, my martyred ancestor
Eli Melki looks for traces of a relative who was killed at 33 during a wave of attacks against eastern Turkey's Christians.
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2018 in news: The alternative end-of-the-year awards
From the ridiculous to the more ridiculous, here are the weird stories that caught our eye this year.
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Why legalising gay sex in India is not a Western idea
India's decision to decriminalise gay sex has taken the country back to its roots, some historians say.
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Remembering the entertainment and arts figures we lost in 2018
Remembering some of the figures from music, film, TV, radio and literature who died in 2018.
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Bangladesh clothing factories: Are they safe now?
Are garment factories in Bangladesh safe five years after the Rana Plaza disaster?
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Africa's year in pictures 2018
A selection of the best photos from across and about Africa this year.
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With U.S. departure, Syria's Manbij braces for upheaval
U.S. forces have underpinned stability in Manbij since Islamic State's defeat here in 2016. Some 30 km (20 miles) from the Turkish border, it occupies a critical spot in the map of the Syrian...
California authorities seek motive in triple slaying
ORCUTT, Calif. (AP) — California authorities are trying to determine why a Central Coast man stabbed and beat his sister, mother and a third person to death in their home.
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6 people injured in jetway collapse at Baltimore-Washington International Airport
At least 6 people were injured, according to a Tweet sent out by BWI airport. However, none of the injuries appear to be life-threatening.
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Two right-wing ministers form new party ahead of Israel polls
Two right-wing Israeli government ministers on Saturday launched a new party aimed at winning over secular voters ahead of snap elections in April. Education Minister Naftali Bennett and Justice...
How F-22 and F-35 'DNA' Will Make the 'New' F-16 Viper a Real Killer
Here is all we know.
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Origin of virus that hobbled newspapers still unclear
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The origins of a suspected computer attack that disrupted the Los Angeles Times and Tribune Publishing newspapers remained unclear Sunday after causing delivery delays and...
UK to spend over $130 million on ferries to cope with no-deal Brexit
Just three months before the United Kingdom is due to leave the world's largest bloc, the risk of a no-deal Brexit is rising -- the nightmare scenario for many businesses, which are now planning...
Egypt kills 40 'terrorists' in crackdown after Giza attack
Egyptian police killed 40 suspects in a crackdown on Saturday after a roadside bomb hit a tour bus claiming the lives of three Vietnamese holidaymakers and an Egyptian guide. Thirty alleged...
UK trade minister says '50-50' chance Brexit may be stopped: paper
Britain's trade minister Liam Fox said there is a "50-50" chance that Brexit may be stopped if parliament rejects the government's divorce deal with the European Union next month. "If we were...
Syria's Assad authorizes Iraqi forces to strike IS in Syria
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syrian President Bashar Assad authorized Iraqi forces on Sunday to attack the Islamic State group inside Syria without waiting for permission from authorities in Damascus,...
Sherman, T-34 and Cromwell: These Three Allied Tanks Won World War II
Allied tanks were engineered for mass production and to handle routine battlefield tasks well, rather than being over-engineered to survive the heaviest guns or penetrate the thickest armor.
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Most popular Yahoo News photo galleries of 2018 — the countdown
Check back in because we’ll be counting down the top 10 until New Year’s Eve.
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Heads up: Israeli woman stumbles upon Roman busts
An Israeli woman walking near ancient ruins noticed a head sticking out of the ground, leading to the uncovering of two Roman-era busts, archaeologists said Sunday. The life-size sculptures,...
Bali's Agung volcano spews ash in fresh eruption
A volcano on the Indonesian holiday island of Bali erupted Sunday, belching ash high into the air and over nearby villages as officials warned tourists to keep clear of the area. Mount Agung...
Partial government shutdown hitting some Bay Area National Parks hard
If you're visiting any National Parks in the near future, plan ahead! You don't want to show up to find out the attractions are closed...
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The Economists, Military, Moralists & Politicians Running Brazil
(Bloomberg) -- Traditionally, Brazilian presidents offered ministerial positions to politicians in return for their parties’ support in Congress. But with politics-as-usual deeply discredited...
Putin says Moscow is open for dialogue with the US in New Year letter to Trump
Russian President Vladimir Putin told Donald Trump in a New Year letter on Sunday that Moscow was ready for dialogue on a "wide-ranging agenda", the Kremlin said following a series...
Low mileage 1976 Subaru Brat sells for high dollar price
With only 2500 miles on the clock, this classic BRAT is in great condition and has just changed hands for more than $46,000
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Ask the Captain: What airplanes did you fly in your career?
Prior to becoming an aviation safety consultant, and USA TODAY columnist, John Cox flew a wide variety of commercial airplanes.
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Fears of intimidation, violence as Bangladesh set to vote
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — As Bangladeshis get set to vote in Sunday's parliamentary elections, there are fears that violence and intimidation could keep many away from the polls, including two...
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