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Pakistani Taliban claim attack that killed 11 soldiers The Pakistani Taliban have claimed responsibility for a suicide attack that killed 11 soldiers and wounded 13 in the Swat Valley.

Conservative vs independent in Cyprus presidential runoff A conservative veteran is taking on a left-leaning independent in Cyprus' presidential runoff amid questions whether an agreement reunifying the ethnically divided island-nation can be found anytime soon.

Same-sex marriage a key issue as Costa Ricans go to polls Costa Ricans vote Sunday in a presidential race that has been turned on its ear by an international court ruling saying the country should let same-sex couples get married.

Hostile homecoming for ex-rebel seeking Colombia presidency It was a hostile homecoming for former guerrilla leader Rodrigo Londono as he campaigned for Colombia's presidency in the coffee-growing region he abandoned four decades ago to join the rebels.

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Report: Blast at China chemical plant kills 4 A Chinese news agency says an explosion at a chemical plant in the country's east has killed four people.

Colombia opens border shelter for Venezuelans fleeing crisis Colombia's government has opened its first shelter for Venezuelans who are pouring across the border in ever-larger numbers to escape their nation's economic crisis.

Russia retaliates after pilot is killed in rebel-held Syria Dr. Kiron Skinner discusses Russia's motivation in propping up Assad regime.

Eric Shawn reports: 'I feel guilty I survived' Eva Lavi was saved at six years old. . . by Oscar Schindler.

North Korea uses embassy in Berlin to secretly shop for weapons program, German intel chief claims The head of Germany’s domestic intelligence agency is accusing North Korea of using its Berlin embassy to secretly shop for parts for its nuclear missile program.

Report: North Korea earned $200 million from banned exports Are sanctions having any impact? Lt. Col. Daniel Davis provides insight.

John Stamos marries pregnant fiancee Caitlin McHugh, report says Sorry, ladies! Soon-to-be-father John Stamos and his pregnant fiancé Caitlin McHugh got hitched on Saturday, according to ET Online.

Uma Thurman breaks silence on Harvey Weinstein, her strained relationship with Quentin Tarantino Actress Uma Thurman finally broke her silence amid the ongoing #MeToo movement and accused disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault.

John Stamos' fiancee reportedly robbed days before wedding John Stamos’ fiancee, Caitlin McHugh, was allegedly robbed just days before their wedding.

Rose McGowan gets into shouting match with transgender woman, cancels all public appearances Rose McGowan announced she was canceling all upcoming public appearances after she got into a shouting match with a transgender woman at a New York City bookstore Wednesday.

After 'the big game,' it's the big 'This Is Us' episode Top Talkers: Audiences set to learn once and for all how Jack Pearson died; Jennifer Lawrence takes on a new role as host of a political variety show.

Stan Lee is on the mend Hollywood Nation: 95-year-old Marvel Comics icon is back home after being hospitalized for an irregular heartbeat.

Natalie Wood's sister demands Robert Wagner tell her what happened to Hollywood starlet In an interview, Lana Wood demanded Robert Wagner tell her what happened to her sister, Natalie Wood, on the night of her death.

'Cool Runnings' racially insensitive? Complaints prompt school to cancel screening.

Pink fights flu, completes pre-Super Bowl concert Pop star Pink, while battling the flu, powered through a pre-Super Bowl concert on Friday in Minneapolis.

Wynn settlement deal involved paternity claim: report Gaming mogul Steve Wynn's $7.5 million payment to a former employee involved a paternity claim, according to a published report.

AMMAN/MOSCOW (Reuters) - Syrian rebels shot down a Russian warplane on Saturday and killed its pilot on the ground after he ejected from the plane, Russia's defense ministry and Syrian rebels said. from Reuters: World News http://ift.tt/2DXd4Df

ROME (Reuters) - An Italian man opened fire on African migrants in the central city of Macerata on Saturday, injuring six people before he was captured, in what police said was a racially motivated attack. from Reuters: World News http://ift.tt/2DXfnGp

PALM BEACH, Fla. (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that a controversial memo attacking federal law enforcement written by congressional Republicans vindicates him in the investigation of Russian meddling in the 2016 U.S. presidential election. from Reuters: World News http://ift.tt/2nFQO5N

SAN JOSE (Reuters) - Costa Ricans vote for a new president on Sunday in a race upended in the final weeks by a debate over same-sex marriage, as leading candidates in the crowded field fiercely opposed gay rights that have recently been expanding in Latin America. from Reuters: World News http://ift.tt/2E0Rvh9

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Armed officers patrol a train station where television screens and giant posters warn of the threat from militants. Nearby, fake gunmen storm a shopping mall in one of many recent terror attack simulations. from Reuters: World News http://ift.tt/2BSk4LL

BEIJING (Reuters) - Sri Lanka wants a longer-time period to negotiate a free trade agreement with China as it is concerned about the economic impact of a rushed deal on their small country, the Sri Lankan ambassador said on Sunday. from Reuters: World News http://ift.tt/2E3eNGU

BERLIN (Reuters) - North Korea has been using its embassy in Berlin to procure parts for its missile program, the head of Germany's BfV domestic intelligence agency told a German broadcaster. from Reuters: World News http://ift.tt/2BS9Cns

NICOSIA (Reuters) - Greek Cypriots headed back to the polls on Sunday in a runoff presidential vote between an incumbent conservative pledging to reenergize talks at ending the island's division, and a leftist opponent who accuses him of squandering chances of a deal. from Reuters: World News http://ift.tt/2GJAjhI