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N. Korea says Kim supervised weapons tests, criticizes Seoul

SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of - North Korea said Sunday that leader Kim Jong Un supervised test-firings of an unspecified new weapons system, which extended a streak of launches that are seen as an attemp...

Aug 13, 2019

Death toll rises to 93 in floods, mudslides in south India

NEW DELHI - At least 93 people have been killed and more than 400,000 displaced in floods and mudslides following days of torrential rains in southern India. In the worst-hit state of Kerala the death...

Aug 13, 2019

Tear gas fired in Hong Kong with no end in sight to protests

HONG KONG - Police fired tear gas Sunday inside a train station and in several other Hong Kong neighbourhoods where protesters occupied roads in another weekend of anti-government demonstrations. Prot...

Aug 13, 2019

Malaysia finds body near where London teen went missing

SEREMBAN, Malaysia - Malaysian rescuers on Tuesday found the body of a Caucasian female in the forest surrounding a nature resort where a 15-year-old London girl was reported missing more than a week ...

Aug 13, 2019

Muslims clash with Israeli police at Jerusalem holy site

JERUSALEM - Muslim worshippers and Israeli police clashed Sunday at a major Jerusalem holy site during prayers marking the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Adha. Palestinian medics said at least 14 people we...

Aug 13, 2019

Cyrus and Hemsworth split after less than year of marriage

LOS ANGELES - Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth have separated after less than a year of marriage. A representative for the singer said Saturday the pair decided a break was best while they focus on "the...

Aug 12, 2019

Youngest victim of California mass shooting laid to rest

SAN JOSE, Calif. - The youngest victim of a mass shooting at a California food festival who loved comic books and listening to romantic ballads by his favourite artist was laid to rest Monday. About 3...

Aug 12, 2019

'Black-ish' creator Kenya Barris divorcing wife of 20 years

LOS ANGELES - Kenya Barris, creator of the sitcom "black-ish," has filed for divorce from his wife of 20 years, Dr. Rania "Rainbow" Barris. Los Angeles Superior Court documents show that Kenya Barris ...

Aug 12, 2019

Epstein death puts renowned pathologist back in spotlight

NEW YORK - He testified for O.J. Simpson's defence, helped investigate the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr., hosted an HBO show and brought his pathology expertis...

Aug 12, 2019

Verizon sells early social-media darling Tumblr

NEW YORK - Verizon is selling Tumblr, a darling of early social media, to the owner of blogging platform WordPress. Tumblr is known for its devoted fan base and has been home to angry posts from celeb...

Aug 12, 2019