Putin Sends His Constitutional Proposals to Parliament
Russian President Vladimir Putin's proposal is widely seen as an attempt to hold onto power long after his term ends in 2024.
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Gay Inmates Tie the Knot Inside Cyprus Prison
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Mexican President Andres Manuel López Obrador has made selling off the luxurious presidential jet a centerpiece of his austerity program, but there's just one problem: Nobody, it seems, wants to buy the white elephant.
Ukraine Opens Probe of Possible Surveillance of Ambassador
Ukrainian police said they have opened an investigation into the possibility that the U.S. ambassador came under illegal surveillance by an unknown party before she was recalled from her post in May.
Putin Cements Power as Russian Lawmakers Approve His New PM
Russian lawmakers quickly approved the appointment of a new prime minister, a day after President Vladimir Putin kicked off an unexpected reshuffle of his inner circle that could keep him in power well past the end of his term in 2024.
Crafting for Critters: Australian Fires Prompt Global Effort
Hoping to help wildlife harmed in the Australian wildfires, thousands of crafters worldwide are churning out swaddling wraps for bats, hanging enclosures for kangaroos, and cozy pouches for wallabies and other animals.
Video: 20 Seconds of Terror Between Missiles in Iran Crash
Iran’s top diplomat acknowledged that Iranians “were lied to” for days after the Islamic Republic accidentally shot down a Ukrainian jetliner.
Russian Prime Minister Submits Resignation to Putin
Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev's resignation comes on the heels of Vladimir Putin's proposal to amend the Russian constitution.
Philippine Volcano Trembles More, Spews Lava Half-Mile High
More than 38,000 people have been evacuated from the region 40 miles south of Manila.
Iran Announces Arrests over Downing of Plane that Killed 176
Iran's judiciary said arrests have been made for the accidental shootdown of a Ukrainian passenger plane that killed all 176 people on board just after takeoff from Tehran last week.
Queen Agrees to Let Harry, Meghan Move Part-Time to Canada
The British monarch says there will be a period of transition while questions about the move are resolved.
Lava Gushes from Volcano Near Manila; Tens of Thousands Flee
Red-hot lava spewed from a volcano near the Philippine capital of Manila as tens of thousands of people fled through heavy ash and frightening tremors.
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