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Christian woman cleared after years on death row for blasphemy

Extremists had petitioned the country's top court to overturn its acquittal of the Christian woman and send her back to prison for execution.

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Denmark is building a border barrier — to keep out wild boars

Officials have admitted that wild animals could, in theory, pass through the gaps in the fence where it crosses highways, roads and streams.

USA

Theresa May forces lawmakers to show their cards on Brexit

Lawmakers have proposed more than 10 different amendments to be debated on Tuesday.

USA

Did you hear the one about the detained Libyan comedian?

"I have never felt as terrible as I did today," said a Twitter post after the incident by the 27-year-old, who is in the country legally.

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30-year-old whale, 2nd-oldest ever born in captivity, dies at SeaWorld

SeaWorld, which has come under harsh criticism for its whale acts, is phasing them out. With Kayla's death, it has 20 whales between its three parks.

USA

Suspected art thief nabbed after painting snatched off wall at packed Russian museum

The alleged thief was caught on camera lifting the painting from a museum wall and walking out with it as visitors stood nearby.

USA

Banksy mural to honor victims of 2015 Paris terrorist attack stolen

Authorities in Paris believe thieves stole a fire door at the Bataclan which had the mural painted on it.

USA

Singapore says American leaked 14,200 HIV records

The information included HIV test results, names, identification numbers, phone numbers, addresses and other health information, it said.

USA

Tornado in Havana kills 3, injures 174, Cuban president says

The Cuban capital was battered late Sunday and early Monday by powerful winds and heavy rains.

USA

'Red scarves' protest as France's 'yellow vest' movement splinters

"We don't share all the demands expressed by the 'yellow vest' movement, for instance demands about overthrowing the government, brutalizing institutions."

USA

Migrants are being paid thousands of dollars to return home

Austria gave Mohammad Farooq Niazi $3,100 and a one-way ticket to Kabul. The rest was up to him.

USA

Pilot suffered 'emotional breakdown' before crash that killed dozens

He also smoked in the cockpit during the flight and "engaged in unnecessary, unprofessional and lengthy conversation even in the critical phase."

USA

A 'right to disconnect'? New York City Council explores protecting off hours

A proposed bill would bar private employers from requiring workers to check email off hours.

USA

12-year-old's murder charge puts spotlight on US justice syste

The Texas boy, accused of breaking into the home of a professional boxer and killing him, could face up to 40 years in prison.

USA

Teen in face-off with Native American gets apology

"We should not have allowed ourselves to be bullied," said the Catholic leader in Covington, Kentucky.

USA

Prince Philip is 'deeply sorry' for car accident that left woman injured

Philip, 97, seemed to suggest in the letter that he had difficulty seeing the car because of the sun "shining low over the main road."

Netherlands

At least nine people injured in explosion in the Hague

An explosion took place in the Hague on Sunday afternoon, said the city's fire department.

USA

Auschwitz survivors pay homage as world remembers Holocaust

German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas warned in an op-ed that across Europe populists are propagating nationalism and "far-right provocateurs are trying to downplay the Holocaust."

USA

New Brazil dam fears halt search for hundreds missing after dam collapse

Even before the latest news, hope that loved ones had survived was turning to anguish and anger over the increasing likelihood that hundreds had died.

USA

Guns and God: Growing number of US churches want armed security

"Fifty years ago, you could say no guns should be allowed in church, but times have changed," said a police chief who runs a volunteer church security team.