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Killing of Cecil the lion triggers probe by U.S. agency: source

The killing of Cecil the lion in Zimbabwe by American dentist and trophy hunter Walter Palmer is bei...

Jul 30, 2015 06:31 PM EDT

Judge sets $1 million bond for Ohio officer charged in murder

A judge on Thursday set a bond of $1 million for a former University of Cincinnati campus police off...

Jul 30, 2015 06:20 PM EDT

Cincinnati police officer indicted in shooting death of black man

A University of Cincinnati police officer was indicted on Wednesday on murder charges in the fatal s...

Jul 30, 2015 05:38 AM EDT

Florida man charged in alleged bomb plot for Islamic State

A Florida man has been charged in an alleged backpack bomb plot he planned to carry out on a public ...

Jul 28, 2015 06:04 PM EDT

China conducts air, sea drills in South China Sea

China said it conducted air and sea drills in the South China Sea on Tuesday as it stakes an increas...

Jul 28, 2015 08:32 AM EDT

NATO backs Turkey's fight against Islamic State

NATO offered political support for Turkey's campaign against militants in Syria and Iraq at an emerg...

Jul 28, 2015 07:34 AM EDT

Ex-FIFA official Warner to seek judicial review, may delay extradition

Former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner's lawyers plan to file for judicial review against the govern...

Jul 27, 2015 07:05 PM EDT

Obama says more political openness would strengthen Ethiopia

U.S. President Barack Obama told Ethiopia's leaders on Monday that allowing more freedoms would stre...

Jul 27, 2015 09:18 AM EDT

Lebanon's Hezbollah leader says Iran will not abandon support after nuclear deal

The Lebanese Hezbollah group believes it can still count on Iran's support following Tehran's nuclea...

Jul 26, 2015 05:24 AM EDT

Suspect in Louisiana theater rampage had history of mental illness

A 59-year-old man who had been committed to a hospital for psychiatric care was identified by author...

Jul 24, 2015 06:30 PM EDT

Europe readying sanctions against Burundians over election

The European Union is ready to impose sanctions on Burundians failing to help end the Central Africa...

Jul 24, 2015 08:44 AM EDT

Gay couple from U.S. in Thai custody battle over surrogate baby

A gay couple from the United States said on Wednesday their lives were being "destroyed" after a Tha...

Jul 23, 2015 08:31 AM EDT

China returns dissident artist Ai Weiwei's passport after four years

Chinese dissident artist and free speech advocate Ai Weiwei said that authorities in Beijing returne...

Jul 22, 2015 07:07 AM EDT

North Korea says not interested in Iran-like nuclear talks with U.S.

North Korea is not interested in an Iran-like dialogue with the United States to give up its nuclear...

Jul 21, 2015 05:46 AM EDT

Cuba opens Washington embassy, urges end to embargo

The Cuban flag was raised over Havana’s embassy in Washington on Monday for the first time in 54 y...

Jul 20, 2015 06:52 PM EDT

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