12-year-old rescued after being buried in avalanche
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Strong undersea quake reported near Philippines
Manila, Philippines -- A strong undersea earthquake struck off the southern Philippines on Saturday and the head of the country's quake-monitoring agency advised people in a southeastern province to avoid beaches in case of a tsunami. No casualties or damage…
Conflicting reports on Syrian military entry into key Kurdish-held town
Syria's military announced Friday that it entered the flashpoint Kurdish-held town of Manbij, where Turkey has threatened an offensive, and raised the national flag there.The U.S.-led coalition, however, has denied that there were changes to the military deployment in Manbij,…
Roadside bomb strikes tourist bus near Egypt's Giza pyramids
A roadside bomb hit a tourist bus on Friday in an area near the Giza Pyramids in Egypt, killing two Vietnamese tourists and wounding 12 others, Egypt's Interior Ministry said in a statement. It said the bus -- carrying 14…
71-year-old man tries to cross Atlantic in a barrel
Most people spend the day after Christmas relaxing with their families. But one man began a journey across the Atlantic in a barrel. Navigator Jean-Jacques Savin, of France, is currently floating somewhere in the Atlantic Ocean in nothing more than a…
After Trump's visit, Iraqi lawmakers demand U.S. withdrawal
Baghdad -- Iraqi lawmakers Thursday demanded U.S. forces leave the country in the wake of a surprise visit by President Donald Trump that politicians denounced as arrogant and a violation of Iraqi sovereignty. Politicians from both blocs of Iraq's divided Parliament called…
Destruction from Indonesia tsunami comes into focus
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Trump still a rock star to troops in Iraq despite controversy at home
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Indonesia raises danger level for deadly island volcano
Indonesia on Thursday raised the danger alert level for an erupting volcano that sparked a killer tsunami at the weekend, after earlier warning that fresh activity at the crater threatened to trigger another deadly wave.Authorities also widened a no-go zone…
American becomes first person to cross Antarctica alone, without help
An Oregon man became the first person to traverse Antarctica alone without any assistance on Wednesday, trekking across the polar continent in an epic 54-day journey that was previously deemed impossible.Colin O'Brady, of Portland, finished the bone-chilling, 930-mile journey as…
Firefighters spray water from high-rises to fight air pollution in India
Indian authorities have ordered firefighters in the capital to sprinkle water from high-rise buildings to settle dust and stop garbage fires and have banned construction activity as hazardous air quality affects millions of people.New Delhi recorded one of the highest…
Saudi king orders overhaul of top posts after Khashoggi killing
Dubai, United Arab Emirates -- Saudi Arabia's King Salman issued a wide-ranging overhaul of top government posts on Thursday -- changes that appear to further consolidate the crown prince's grip on power by appointing advisers and members of the royal…
American becomes first person to cross Antarctica alone, unaided
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Sister Wendy Beckett, BBC art historian, dead at 88
Unlikely TV star Sister Wendy Beckett, a nun who hosted several art history programs on the BBC, died Wednesday at the age of 88, the network confirmed. Beckett rose to fame in the 1990s as she hosted unscripted BBC shows…
Mount Etna-linked quake sends scared Italian villagers onto streets
A quake triggered by Mount Etna's ongoing eruption jolted eastern Sicily before dawn Wednesday, slightly injuring as many as 30 people and prompting frightened Italian villagers to flee their homes.Italy's Civil Protection officials said the quake, which struck at 3:19…
Final test of new hypersonic missile successful, Putin says
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday hailed final tests of a hypersonic missile, which he earlier said would render existing missile defense systems obsolete. "On my instructions, the Ministry of Defense prepared and conducted a final test of this system.…
Indonesia tsunami: Heavy rains hamper rescue efforts
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Japan to resume commercial whaling
Japan said Wednesday it is withdrawing from the International Whaling Commission and will resume commercial whaling next year, sparking criticism from activists and anti-whaling countries including Australia.The announcement comes after Japan failed earlier this year to convince the IWC to…
Violent protests erupt in Tunisia after journalist sets himself on fire
Tunis, Tunisia -- Tunisian authorities have arrested 18 people during protests that erupted after the death of a journalist who set himself on fire to protest economic problems in the North African nation, officials said Wednesday. Thirteen were arrested in the…
Nativity scene takes on modern twist in Naples
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Officials in Indonesia search for victims as tsunami death toll rises
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Indonesia asks residents to avoid coast near erupting volcano
Officials search for victims of Indonesia tsunami Indonesian authorities are asking people near an island volcano to avoid the coast while eruptions and weather and sea conditions are monitored for tsunami risks. A tsunami that followed an eruption of Anak…
Pope calls for peace, urges respect for "our differences"
Vatican City – Pope Francis offered a Christmas wish for fraternity among people of different faiths, races or ideas, describing the world's differences as a richness, not a danger, and calling for political solutions to end wars in Syria, Yemen…
The unexpected origins of popular Christmas traditions
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