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Body found as Brazil seeks missing Greek ambassador

Police in Rio de Janeiro have found a body inside a burnt-out car that had been rented by the Greek ambassador to Brazil, Kyriakos Amiridis.

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Berlin truck attack suspect shot dead in Milan: Italian media

The Tunisian man suspected of carrying out the deadly Berlin truck attack was shot dead by police in Milan Friday, Italian media reported, citing security sources.

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U.S. drone strikes kill 28 Al-Qaeda suspects in Yemen: Pentagon

As many as 28 suspected militants linked to the terrorist group Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) have recently been killed in nine separate U.S. drone strikes across Yemen, the Pentagon said on Thursday.

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What does a $22,000 cognac actually taste like?

Want to feel the warm, gently percolating inner glow of a fireside cognac this Christmas?

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Inflation-hit Venezuela pulls biggest bank note

He has the beard, the hat, and the tummy, but one thing Santa can't manage many of this year is presents, though there is the odd bag of food to give out. Basic goods are scarce in Venezuela.

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Movies starring Jo Jung-suk, Gong Hyo-jin compete for top in weekend box office

Jo Jung-suk and Gong Hyo-jin, who recently came off from playing the leads of hit rom-com TV drama "Jealousy Incarnate," have continued to ride huge waves of popularity on the big screen through their latest movies, waging a fierce competition in the weekend box office here, data showed Monday.

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Russia pulls out from International Criminal Court

Russian President Vladimir Putin withdrew his nation from the International Criminal Court on Wednesday, a day after a United Nations committee condemned Russia for human rights abuses in Crimea.

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Second fire reported at Johor's Sultanah Aminah Hospital, Malaysia

A second fire is believed to have occurred at the Sultanah Aminah Hospital (HSA) in Johor Baru, this time at the operation theatre in its emergency and trauma ward.

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HK family of four may be forced on to street if they have to leave rooftop slum by year's end

Landlord tells tenants to get out in wake of government crackdown on industrial buildings after Ngau Tau Kok fire

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With Tom Hanks aboard, "S.N.L." parodies final presidential debate

After Donald J. Trump deemed “Saturday Night Live” a “hit job” last week, the show wasted no time in skewering his latest debate performance against Hillary Clinton.

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Jeju Peaks to require booking in advance

According to the Chosunilbo, visitors to Jeju Island's UNESCO World Heritage sites of Mt. Halla and Seongsan Sunrise Peak will have to book in advance from next year to prevent overcrowding.

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Australian surfer "shocked" by dolphin landing on him, breaking his board

A surfer in Western Australia (WA) was left shocked when he was hit by a dolphin while trying to catch a wave.

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China, Russia navies stage air defense, anti-submarine drill

​Chinese and Russian naval forces on Saturday carried out a joint drill on air defense and anti-submarine in the South China Sea off southern China's Guangdong Province.

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Trump says there's "softening" on immigration plans

​ Hours after reviving his hardline rhetoric on immigration, U.S. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said on Thursday there was "softening" in his immigration plans.

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Brexit roadmap still vague amid endless tussle

Over two months following the Brexit vote, a clear plan for Britain's departure from the European Union (EU) is still nowhere in sight as feuding British politicians are at odds over the EU single market access.

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Smoke rises 5,000 meters as Kyushu volcano erupts again

Mount Sakurajima erupted early on July 26, belching out a massive column of smoke rising 5,000 meters in the air.