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'Welcome to Hell,' protesting Rio police tell tourists

Brazilian police protesting unpaid salaries with just one month to go before the Olympics surprised arriving travelers at Rio de Janeiro's main airport Monday...

Saudi General Al-Assiri: Yemen must not become 'another Libya'

A Saudi-led coalition's major military operations in Yemen are nearing an end, its spokesman said Wednesday, but the country will need long-term support to...

French far right leader on trial over Muslim prayer comments, inciting hatred

Marine Le Pen, the leader of France's far-right National Front, went on trial Tuesday on charges of inciting hatred after comparing Muslim street prayers...

Jewish leader calls Christians 'vampires', urges ban on Christmas

Israeli anti-racism activists have called for an investigation after a Jewish extremist leader urged a ban on Christmas celebrations in the country and called...

Brent stays below $30 a barrel on oversupply worries

Brent oil stayed below $30 a barrel as prices remained weak in Asia Thursday after US crude and fuel inventories rose, adding further anxiety...

Saudi prince seeks to assure Saudis after triple bombings

Saudi Arabia's crown prince and anti-terror tsar sought on Tuesday to reassure Saudis of the country's security after suicide attacks targeting the holy city...

Syrian and Iraqi militants allegedly planned New Year's attack in Germany

Germany received a tip hours before midnight that named militants from Iraq and Syria were planning attacks in Munich but police have been unable...

Pro-Brexit Boris Johnson says nothing will change in short term

Ex-London mayor Boris Johnson, a leading campaigner for Britain to leave the EU and the bookmakers' favourite to replace David Cameron as Prime Minister,...

Syria reports Israeli airstrike near northern city of Aleppo

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Israeli warplanes fired missiles on suburbs of the northern city of Aleppo early Friday, Syrian state media said, amid increased...

Oman cuts 2016 spending as oil prices fall

Oman will cut spending this year by 15.6 percent in the face of lower oil prices but still face a huge deficit after posting...

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