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Spain Rescues 550 Migrants From Mediterranean

Migrants were packed into rickety boats, some of which sank; no reports of casualties

Taliban, IS Claim Deadly Attacks Across Afghanistan

Dozens killed day after country solemnly inaugurates construction of long-awaited multinational gas pipeline

Brussels Trial Opens for Paris Attacks Suspect Abdeslam

Beyond denouncing trial, Salah Abdeslam says little in court

Myanmar Advisory Board Endorses Rohingya Return After Richardson Resigns in Protest

New advisory board endorses Myanmar’s plan for returning Rohingya refugees, but departing member Bill Richardson backs UN claims that it’s prema…

US, Iranian Leaders Spar Over Week of Protests

Iranian officials have blamed foreign powers for helping fuel the demonstrations, while U.S. leaders pledge support for the protesters

Polish Climbers Attempt Record Winter Ascent of K2

The world’s second highest peak is known for a high fatality rate for climbers

Pence Carving a Role as Presidential Envoy

VP influence seems likely to broaden as Pence embraces image as loyal Trump ally

UN Chief Warns World Faces More Dangers in Year Ahead

Guterres appeals for unity to overcome these threats and create a peaceful world

Despite Pro-Independence Parties' Election Wins, Unionists May Control Catalan Parliament

Central authorities could use incarceration, exile of secessionist lawmakers to blunt edge in parliament

Polls Open: Catalans Cast Ballots in Independence Vote

The Spanish government called the election in hopes the pro-independence parties would be forced out

AP: Rape of Rohingya Women is 'Sweeping' and 'Methodical'

Doctors Without Borders told AP that they have treated 113 sexual violence survivors since August, with a third of them under 18 and the younges…

Hundreds of Thousands Rallied in Barcelona to Reject Catalan Secession Bid

Organizers said the rally attracted more than 1 million people, but police put the figure at 300,000

Spanish Prime Minister Says He'll Dismiss Catalonia's Separatist Government

Rajoy will also call for new elections to prevent Catalonia from declaring independence

Thailand’s Prime Minister Finds Common Ground With Trump

Prayut Chan-o-cha, the general who ousted a democratically elected government in a 2014 coup, sees ties improving between the two nations, and h…

Dutch Ambassador Discusses Anne Frank and Europe's Refugee Crisis

As wars and rumors of war haunt halls of states, large numbers of people are fleeing their native lands to nations that are more prosperous and…

Congressmen Arrested at New York DACA Protest

Three House Democrats and a New York city council member were among those arrested as they called on lawmakers to take steps to protect the undo…

African Migrants Find Work as Beekeepers in Italy

Aid groups have criticized efforts by European leaders to stem the flow of migrants from sub-Saharan Africa, arguing Europe's economy needs more…

Spanish Authorities Seek Barcelona Attack Driver

Catalan police are investigating an incident in a town west of Barcelona Monday as hunt for perpetrator of Thursday's deadly van attack continues