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At least five killed in Iran passenger train crash: TV

At least five killed in Iran passenger train crash: TV

Two passenger trains collided in Iran's north-central province of Semnan on early Friday, killing at least five people and injuring…
At least 67 killed in China power plant accident

At least 67 killed in China power plant accident

A platform under construction at a power plant in eastern China collapsed early on Thursday, killing at least 67 people…
Brexit black hole starting to take shape

Brexit black hole starting to take shape

The U.K. will be forced to borrow an extra UK£58.7 billion (US$72.6 billion) over the next five years because of…
Hillary Clinton’s lead in popular vote nears 2 million

Hillary Clinton’s lead in popular vote nears 2 million

Hillary Clinton's lead in the popular vote is now nearing 2 million votes, approaching the milestone as the campaign begins…
US opens door to oil exports after year of pressure

US opens door to oil exports after year of pressure

The Obama administration on Tuesday bowed to months of growing pressure over a 40-year-old ban on exports of most domestic…
Looming OPEC-led output cut raises oil prices

Looming OPEC-led output cut raises oil prices

Oil prices rose to their highest level since October on Tuesday as the market priced in anticipation of an expected…
Tsunami hits Japan after strong quake near Fukushima disaster site

Tsunami hits Japan after strong quake near Fukushima disaster site

A powerful earthquake rocked northern Japan early on Tuesday, briefly disrupting cooling functions at a nuclear plant and generating a…
Russian President Putin says Trump confirmed willingness to mend ties

Russian President Putin says Trump confirmed willingness to mend ties

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday that US President-elect Donald Trump confirmed to him that he was willing to…
Family of slain California soldier booed on flight

Family of slain California soldier booed on flight

The father of a California soldier recently killed in Afghanistan said he felt disrespected and hurt by passengers who booed…
Vietnam extends runway on island claimed by China: monitor

Vietnam extends runway on island claimed by China: monitor

Vietnam is extending its runway on an island in the South China Sea also claimed by Beijing, according to fresh…
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