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US urges further pressure on N. Korea ahead of possible missile test

WHITE HOUSE — The Trump administration is reacting cautiously amid indications North Korea is poised to test another ballistic missile, possibly as soon as this week. "I hope that does not happen. But...

Iranian leaders divided over protests

Iran’s leaders appear to be divided about the reasons behind the anti-government protests roiling the country, who the demonstrators are and how to curtail the unrest - the most significant challenge...

Somalia charges 5 for attack that killed over 500

Somali prosecutors have filed charges against five men in connection with the Oct. 14 truck bombing in Mogadishu that killed 512 people — the single deadliest terrorist attack in African history. Four...

Nigerian military: 700 abductees of Boko Haram escape captivity

Nigeria's military says more than 700 people abducted by the Islamist militant group Boko Haram have escaped captivity in the northeast of the country. Army spokesman, Col. Timothy Antigha, said the escaped...

State TV: 10 more dead in Iran protests

Iranian state television said Monday 10 people were killed overnight during anti-government protests that have emerged in areas across the country since late last week. The report did not offer additional details...

January features two Supermoons, Blue Moon and Total Lunar Eclipse

Nature lovers will have their fill of celestial treats in January with two supermoons, a blue moon and a total lunar eclipse gracing the night sky. The first supermoon of 2018 will...

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