Trump heads to Scotland amid 'Brexit' fire

Donald Trump was scheduled to take his first international trip since presumptively clinching the Republic an presidential nomination, jumping out of the US political frying pan and into the "Brexit" fire by arriving in Scotland on Friday.

Loggers face threat from rebel groups

A shadowy armed band emerges in forest to launch attacks against logging industry

Amazon jaguar escapes, shot dead following Olympic torch ceremony

A jaguar featured at an Olympic torch ceremony was shot dead by a soldier shortly after the event in the Brazilian Amazon city of Manaus as the animal escaped from its handlers, an army statement said.

Buyers urged to avoid mica mined by children

Indian officials appealed to local traders on Tuesday to stop buying mica mined by child workers, as the government comes under pressure from activists to clamp down on child labor.

Florida exotic pet trade sends wildlife rescues soaring

In this small animal hospital perched on Miami's sun-splashed harbor, some of the most exotic creatures fly in and out of Carla Zepeda's life.

Yacht club's men-only policy upsets potential membership

Taylor Swift has a home in this seaside community. But even one of the world's most famous women wouldn't be able to join the Westerly Yacht Club, which bestows full membership only on men.

Wildfires rage across Western US

For days, wildfires have raged amid spiking heat across Southern California and much of the West, driving hundreds of people from their homes.

'Dump Trump' campaign underway

Move can create turmoil at event used to bring party together in support of the candidate

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DPRK fires 6th suspected missile

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea on Wednesday fired the sixth suspected Musudan intermediate-range ballistic missile, the second in the day, which flew 400 kilometers, nearing to a required distance to be successful.

Election campaign kicks off with voting age lowered from 20 to 18

Japan's parliamentary election campaign kicked off on Wednesday as Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's ruling party seeks a mandate for his economic policies amid opposition criticism that the lives of the ordinary people are not improving.

Syrian sings with refugee orchestra

Performing Puccini to a rapt New York audience, her soprano voice soaring to the rafters, Lubana al-Quntar may be the last person most US citizens would think to be a Syrian refugee.