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'World's oldest person' dies in Japan at 117   117-year-old Nabi Tajima had been in hospital since becoming very weak in January. Nabi Tajima became the oldest woman in Japan in September 2015. (Youtube) A 117-year-old Japanese woman,...

Spanish Beans with Tomatoes {+ Recipe Video}   These Spanish beans with tomatoes and smokey sweet spices are so easy to make in less than 20 minutes. They’re perfect as tapas, main meals or a side...

In Pictures: Russia votes   From the Pacific Ocean to the Baltic Sea across 11 time zones, Russia's electorate went to cast their votes in a presidential election that Vladimir Putin is widely expected to win. An...

  Oscars 2018: The complete list of nominees By Michael Rothman and EMILY SHAPIRO https://youtu.be/mJBH1q8rnjw The big day is here! The 2018 Oscar nominations are in and "The Shape of Water" led the way with a whopping 13 nods,...

Justin Bieber, Hailey Baldwin confirm marriage on Instagram Jan Milo Severo   OLLYWOOD — It looks like all indications are saying that celebrity couple Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin are now married after months of speculations that...

Is It Half Empty or Half Full? A Guide to the Best Menstrual Cups by Dale Harris   The Diva, the Keeper, Luna Sounds like the cast of a new hit reality show right? Wrong. While these names incorporate...

Trump ousts Tillerson, names Pompeo as secretary of state   The US president says he is replacing Secretary of State Rex Tillerson with CIA Director Mike Pompeo, and has tapped Gina Haspel to head the intelligence...

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern gives birth to baby girl   New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is the second elected leader in the world to hold office while pregnant. Pakistan's Benazir Bhutto gave birth...

The Economist explains How Colombia has dealt with the Venezuelan exodus by J.D. | BOGOTÁ   Over half a million Venezuelans have fled to Colombia in recent years, and the flow looks set to continue. IN THE second...

Maduro assassination plot suspect falls to death under murky circumstances Adam Bensaid 10 Oct 2018 Venezuelan president's critics accuse the government of murdering Fernando Alban after officials give contradictory statements regarding the events leading...

LONDON (Reuters) - The attackers who killed seven people and wounded 48 in central London on Saturday were probably radical Islamist terrorists, Britain's Home Secretary Amber Rudd said on Sunday. "As the prime minister said,...

Colombian peace deal critic to face fiery leftist in presidential runoff   Conservative Ivan Duque, who wants to overhaul a peace deal with Colombia’s Marxist rebels, won Sunday’s first-round presidential election, setting up a runoff next...

Greece welcomes Macedonian move to settle name dispute Helena Smith in Athens   Balkan state considering alternative names such as Upper Macedonia or New Macedonia. Greece...

Amazon Chief Jeff Bezos turns to Twitter for charity ideas   Author: Callum Glennen   The world’s second richest man has turned to Twitter for philanthropic inspiration, asking his followers to provide ideas for achieving short-term good. Amazon founder...

Venezuelan security forces getting away with questionable killings, says UN   The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said Venezuelan security forces suspected of killing hundreds of demonstrators and alleged criminals enjoy immunity...

The Cheirosyphon, the portable Greek firearm   Greek fire was an incendiary weapon used by the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire that was first developed c. 672. The Byzantines typically used it in naval battles to great effect,...

Norway's parliament votes to ban burqa in schools and universities Jon Sharman   Banning coverings 'does not solve the problem of women being exposed to negative social control', say opponents. Norway’s parliament has voted overwhelmingly in favour of...

Waffle House shooting suspect arrested by Nashville police   Authorities mounted a massive manhunt for Travis Reinking after the Sunday morning shooting that left four dead and injured others at a Waffle House restaurant near Nashville,...

"One of those dreams" by Linda Mishkin

South Korea prosecutors seek arrest warrant for ex-president Lee   Lee, a conservative who governed from 2008 to 2013, is the latest South Korean leader to be entangled in scandals or other problems after leaving office. In...

How to Lose Weight (Without Going on a Diet!)   Did you know losing weight is the #1 new year’s resolution for 2017? Yes, 21.4 percent of Americans can’t help but resolve to shed some pounds gained...

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...

Austria shifts to right as conservative star seals election win   Conservative leader Sebastian Kurz, 31, on track to become next leader after Sunday’s election but far-right Freedom Party could enter the government. Austria’s political “whizz-kid” Sebastian...

BMW, Vodafone, Ericsson urge EU to consider 5G car standard   BMW, Vodafone and Ericsson have said the European Commission should open the way for the use of 5G for internet-connected cars in a sector estimated...