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Merkel's Bavarian allies suffer historic setback

German Chancellor Angela Merkel's Bavarian allies suffer a historic setback in state election, losing votes to the far-right and the Greens.

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Pope Francis defrocks 2 Chilean bishops accused of sex abuse

"The two were defrocked for abusing minors with evidence so overwhelming that a canonical trial was unnecessary."

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Plane crashes into crowd in Germany killing three people

A plane has crashed into a crowd in Germany killing two women and a boy.

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Saudi Arabia rejects 'threats' after Trump comments on missing journalist

The president said on Saturday that Saudi Arabia could face "severe punishment" if it's confirmed the missing journalist was killed inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.

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7 dead, 2 missing after storm hits Himalayan mountain in Nepal

Villagers who reached base camp Saturday found the bodies of four South Korean climbers, two Nepalese guides and another person yet to be identified.

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After release from Turkey, pastor meets with Trump in Oval Office

Brunson knelt to pray over Trump, asking God to give the president "supernatural wisdom to lead the country."

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Cardinal Wuerl remains in influential church roles, despite resignation

"He is now able to retire seemingly with no consequences for his actions," said Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro.

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Pope defrocks two Chilean bishops over sexual abuse allegations

Pope defrocks two Chilean bishops over sexual abuse allegations

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Latest attack of Afghan election campaign kills 13 at rally

Last week, Taliban insurgents issued a statement condemning the elections and warning candidates and Afghan Security Forces that they would be targets if they participate.

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Turks tell U.S. officials they have recordings of WashPo writer being killed, report says

Turkish authorities believe the critic of Saudi Arabia was killed at the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul, officials have told NBC News.

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Turkish court grants release of American pastor Andrew Brunson

President Trump tweeted shortly after the verdict that the evangelical pastor "will be home soon."

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Fracking can go ahead in UK after legal case fails

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Lindsey Buckingham sues Fleetwood Mac

"I remain deeply surprised and saddened, as this decision ends the beautiful 43-year legacy we built together," Buckingham said.

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Pentagon grounds all F-35 jets following crash — latest issue for costly program

"We will take every measure to ensure safe operations while we deliver, sustain and modernize the F-35 for the warfighter and our defense partners," a spokesman said.

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Media companies pulling out of Saudi conference after Khashoggi's disappearance

The Future Investment Initiative has come under scrutiny amid reports the longtime critic of the Saudi royal family was killed inside the Saudi consulate.

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Fyre Festival organizer sentenced to 6 years on fraud charges

McFarland pleaded guilty in July to wire fraud charges related to his failed April 2017 music festival in the Bahamas.

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Washington Supreme Court strikes down state's death penalty

Thursday's ruling came in the case of Allen Eugene Gregory, who was convicted of raping and murdering a woman in 1996.

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Markets tumble amid global stock sell-off

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Turkey steps up pressure on Saudi Arabia over missing journalist

President Donald Trump, meanwhile, expresses reservations about withholding American arms sales to the kingdom over the writer.

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U.S., Russian astronauts make emergency landing after rocket fails on takeoff

"Initial reports are that the crew is in good condition," NASA said.