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Liquid water lake discovered on Mars   Scientists say have spotted what they say appears to be a large salt-laden lake under ice on the southern polar plain of Mars, a body of water they called...

Brazil abolishes huge Amazon reserve in 'biggest attack' in 50 years Jonathan Watts   Brazilian president has dissolved Renca to attract investment in region thought to contain gold, with critics warning of irreversible damage. The Brazilian president Michel...

Venezuela's Maduro faces overseas condemnation after re-election   President Nicolas Maduro faces international condemnation after his re-election in polls that were boycotted by the country's mainstream opposition. Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro is surrounded by supporters as he...

Dozens dead as powerful earthquake hits central Mexico   The quake's epicentre was seven kilometres west of Chiautla de Tapia, in the neighbouring state of Puebla. Authorities say at least 50 people died from the 7.1...

Trump to impose sanctions over Turkey's detaining of pastor   Tensions rise between Turkey and the US over Andrew Craig Brunson, who was charged by a Turkish court with committing crimes, including spying for terrorist groups. American...

Cuba's new leader vows to modernise economy but no return to capitalism   ♦ Successor to Raúl Castro promises no ‘capitalist restoration’ ♦ Miguel Díaz-Castro, 57, is first non-Castro to lead Cuba in 60 years Raúl Castro, right,...

Venezuela's Maduro says drone blast was bid to kill him, blames Colombia   Several drones loaded with explosives exploded close to where President Nicolas Maduro was speaking, says Venezuela's information minister. In this photo released by China's...

Suspect in Austin bombing attacks blows himself up   Austin police chief says the suspect is believed to be responsible for all the major Austin bombings, but authorities acknowledge it is too soon to say if...

Did they or didn't they? No clarity on Catalan independence bid   Catalan President Carles Puigdemont and Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy exchanged letters on Monday but made no headway in the dispute. Madrid has now...

North Korea threatens to cancel historic summit with US   North Korea cancelled a high-level meeting Wednesday with South Korea and threatened also to call off a historic summit planned later this month with the United...