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The killing continues in Libya’s second-largest city, and the government appears unable to stop it.
Islamist women get heavy prison terms for Egypt protests
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Italy Senate expels Berlusconi
The Italian Senate has expelled three-time ex-Premier Silvio Berlusconi from Parliament over his tax fraud conviction.
Pakistani prime minister selects new military chief
Lt. Gen. Raheel Sharif is known as a moderate who had been the army’s inspector general for training.
Pakistani political party reveals alleged CIA station chief
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Part of the stadium that will host the 2014 World Cup opener in Brazil collapsed causing significant damage and killing three people.
White House defends Iran nuclear deal
The White House is defending itself against critics of the weekend nuclear agreement with Iran. Deputy National Security Adviser Ben Rhodes says Iran must keep its commitments or the deal will be voided.
Berlin menorah marks start of Hannukah
On Tuesday, the day before the beginning of Hanukkah, Europe's largest menorah was set up in front of the Brandenburg gate. Two Rabbis blessed the menorah from a tall crane.
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Massive blast strikes near Syrian children
A massive explosion struck an area on the outskirts of Damascus near a group of children who were being interviewed, according to activists. The children appeared unhurt from the blast.
Thai protesters clash with police
Crowds of protesters clash with riot police in Bangkok, calling for the country's prime minister to resign.
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Rescue and recovery efforts were suspended at the site of Thursday's supermarket roof collapse in Riga, Latvia after a massive third section of the roof caved in. No additional injuries were reported.
Supermarket roof collapse in Latvia kills dozens
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Latvia: Roof collapse kills more than 30
At least 32 people are dead, including three firefighters, after the roof of a supermarket collapsed in Latvia.
Rob Ford knocks over councilwoman
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford got into a verbal altercation with members of the public during a heated council meeting, at one point knocking over a councilwoman. The Toronto City Council later voted to strip him of many of his legislative powers.
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Good news, peasants! Monty Python reunion on tap
Five surviving members of the Monty Python comedy troupe held a news conference to announce they will reunite in July for a live show in London. As a joke, they did not sit in their assigned places.
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New video of Toronto mayor surfaces
A new video that surfaced Thursday shows embated Toronto Mayor Rob Ford in a rambling rage, using threatening words including "kill" and "murder.”
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Afghan tribal elders discuss U.S. security pact
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