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Syria army cuts off rebel town

DOUMA, Syria - Government forces continued their offensive in Eastern Ghouta on Sunday, a day after they cut off the rebel-held enclave's largest town, pressing on with a 20-day assault that has left more than 1,000 civilians dead, according to a UK-based watchdog.

Thousands rally against proposed abortion laws

DUBLIN - At least 10,000 people rallied in Dublin on Saturday against Irish government plans to ease some of the world's most restrictive abortion laws, with some activists saying opinion polls were failing to fully reflect anti-abortion sentiment.

Kenya stability good for region security, say experts

The move by Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta and opposition leader Raila Odinga to bury the hatchet and work together toward national reconciliation has been welcomed by experts who believe it is good for regional stability.

Ministry 'to admit document claim'

TOKYO - Japan's Finance Ministry will admit altering documents related to cronyism allegations against Shinzo Abe, local media reported on Sunday, a major blow to the premier who enjoys relatively high public support.

Trump: DPRK deal 'good for world'

WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump said on Friday that a deal with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea is "very much in the making" and will be good for the world.

UK police identify over 200 witnesses in nerve agent attack

SALISBURY, England - British police have identified more than 200 witnesses and are looking at more than 240 pieces of evidence in their investigation into a nerve agent attack on a Russian ex-spy and his daughter, Home Secretary Amber Rudd said on Saturday.

Putin says Russia ready for US discussions

MOSCOW - Russian President Vladimir Putin said he is not interested in alleged Russian interference in the United States presidential election because the actions weren't connected to his government.

Veteran in siege had 'trouble' after war return

YOUNTVILLE, California - The man who killed three women after a daylong siege at a Northern California veterans home had trouble adjusting to regular life after he returned from the Afghanistan War and had been kicked out of the treatment program designed to help him.

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Tariffs trigger condemnation

Business groups and trading partners around the world reacted sharply to US President Donald Trump's decision to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports on Friday, warning of damage to relations amid industry calls for retaliation.

Victims hospitalized after 'brazen, reckless' nerve-agent attack

LONDON - Around 21 people have received medical treatment after a nerve-agent attack on an ex-Russian spy, British police said on Thursday, as the United Kingdom vowed strong action against whoever was responsible for the "brazen and reckless" act.