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Boko Haram releases 101 schoolgirls abducted from Nigeria's Dapchi   Nigeria's government says Boko Haram militants have returned 101 of the 110 girls who were abducted from their school in Dapchi a month ago. Hauwa (L) and...

Fidel Castro’s Eldest Son Commits Suicide, Cuban Media Says By ELISABETH MALKIN MEXICO CITY — Fidel Ángel Castro Díaz-Balart, a nuclear physicist who was the oldest son of former Cuban President Fidel Castro, died on Thursday,...

Trump ignites trade war with China   US announces a 25 percent tariff on up to $50 billion in Chinese goods to take effect on July 6. In reply, China spells out details to impose tariffs...

At least three killed after train derails in Greece   The train carrying 70 passengers and five crew was heading from Athens to the second-biggest city of Thessaloniki when it derailed in the town of Adendro. A...

Turkey warns Israel and Egypt over Cyprus   Ankara says comments made by the ambassadors of Israel and Egypt to Cyprus indicating readiness for a military showdown with Turkey over hydrocarbon exploration in the Eastern Mediterranean...

Trump Bails On Latin America Trip To Make 'Major Decisions' About Syria   President Donald Trump has canceled his first official visit to Latin America. The move cones as his administration evaluates the ongoing crisis in...

UN envoy meets with Cypriot leaders to test climate for peace   UN secretary-general’s personal envoy Jane Holl Lute held separate meetings with Turkish Cypriot President Mustafa Akinci and Greek Cypriot leader Nicos Anastasiades to test...

Burning building in Sao Paulo collapses, at least 1 dead   The building, a former federal police headquarters, was engulfed in a blaze before the floors started falling on themselves like dominoes with debris flying in...

Trump 'morally unfit' for office, fired FBI chief Comey says   Comey's remarks are the latest salvo in a war of words with US President Donald Trump, which comes ahead of the release of Comey's memoir...

Saudi princes among dozens detained in 'corruption' purge The heir to the throne in Saudi Arabia has consolidated his hold on power with a major purge of the kingdom's political and business leadership. A new anti-corruption...