Families depend on coca paste production

In bright green Andean mountains wrapped in clouds, a country family produces the coca paste that is used to make cocaine at a humble home in territory controlled by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or the FARC.

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Govt to bolster rape law after Cologne incident

The German parliament was scheduled to pass a new law on Thursday broadening the definition of sex crimes and making it easier to deport foreigners who commit them.

4 die in blast, gunbattle during Eid prayers

Islamic extremists in Bangladesh hurled homemade bombs and engaged in a gunbattle with police guarding a large Eid prayer at the end of the holy Muslim month on Thursday morning. Two officers, a woman and one suspected militant were killed, while at least 12 other people were injured, officials said.

PM Turnbull wins key support, edges closer to forming government

Embattled Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull appeared likely to retain power after gaining the support of a key independent on Thursday, although the closeness of the vote signaled more tough political and economic times ahead.

Protests erupt after police kill black man

Hundreds gather for a prayer vigil, with speakers urging peaceful demonstrations

Muslims hit hard during Ramadan

At least 350 people around the world killed in terrorist attacks during the period of reflection

Too dangerous to talk on phone? Some cities explore 911 texting

With gunshots ringing out just feet away, Eddie Justice hid in a bathroom in the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, and frantically texted his mother for help.

Workout buffs trade gym for national landmarks

When college rowing buddies Bojan Mandaric and Brogan Graham vowed to stay in shape post-graduation, they didn't want to shovel out hundreds of dollars to join a gym or even drop $20 for a yoga class. So they returned to one of their most grueling college workouts: the stairs at Harvard Stadium.

Dry weather conditions affect lifestyle of nomads

Every spring Hasan Bacak, his wife, Emine, and their 1-year old son, Mehmet, migrate for weeks in search of higher ground for their livestock to graze. Theirs is a simple life shaped by the tempo of the seasons.

With surge of retirees, elder care concerns rise

As he wheels his 77-year-old aunt away from Bangkok's first day center for the elderly, Nakhon reflects on the familial duties that oblige him to juggle night-shift work and care for his aging relative.

Report slams Blair over legal basis for war

Ex-prime minister says will 'take full responsibility' for mistakes over invasion