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U.K. says Russian cyberattacks are "actions of a pariah state"

U.S. Secretary for Defence Jim Mattis (R) talks to Britain's Defense Minister Gavin Williamson before a signing ceremony following a meeting of NATO defence ministers at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Oct. 3, 2018. Getty BRUSSELS -- British Defense Secretary Gavin…

Saudis say journalist left consulate in Turkey before he vanished

ISTANBUL -- Saudi Arabia's Consulate in Istanbul insisted Thursday that a missing Saudi contributor to The Washington Post left its building before disappearing, directly contradicting Turkish officials who say they believe the writer is still inside. The comments further deepen…

U.S. promises to send aid to Indonesia after deadly earthquake

PALU, Indonesia — Food and supplies are trickling into Indonesia as the official death toll from last week's earthquake and tsunami has now topped 1,400 people. In Palu, the situation is increasingly desperate, but 17 countries including the U.S. have promised…

Terrified reactions at haunted houses

People have been visiting haunted house attractions since the early 19th century. These are some of our favorite terrified haunted-house reactions from recent years. The Nightmares Fear Factory in Niagara Falls, Canada, photographs all of its guests at a particular point in…

"Holy grail" of whisky sells for world-record $1.1 million

This 60-year-old bottle of Macallan Valerio Adami just sold for more than $1.1 million in an auction. Macallan The most expensive bottle of whisky was just sold in an auction in Edinburgh, Scotland. The 60-year-old bottle of Macallan Valerio Adami…

Ronaldo calls rape "abominable" as accuser's lawyer speaks out

LAS VEGAS -- Cristiano Ronaldo has denied "accusations being issued against" him and called rape an "abominable crime."  "I firmly deny the accusations being issued against me," he tweeted Wednesday.  "Rape is an abominable crime that goes against everything that I…

British leader pokes fun at her own limited dance moves

British Prime Minister Theresa May dances as she walks out onto the stage to deliver her leader's speech during the final day of the Conservative Party Conference at The International Convention Centre on October 3, 2018 in Birmingham, England Getty…

Putin dismisses Russian ex-spy as "scumbag" traitor

Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech during a session of the Russian Energy Week international forum in Moscow, Russia October 3, 2018.  REUTERS MOSCOW -- President Vladimir Putin has called Sergei Skripal, the ex-spy who was poisoned with a…

Australia to abandon "sexist" tampon tax after 18 years

Minister for Jobs, Industrial Relations and Women Kelly O'Dwyer speaks to the media during a press conference at Parliament House on September 13, 2018 in Canberra, Australia. Getty SYDNEY -- After almost two decades of political wrangling Australia on Wednesday…

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