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More than 900 children separated at US border since policy halted

[2019-08-01 07:10]

LOS ANGELES - The American Civil Liberties Union, or ACLU, on Tuesday asked a federal judge to stop the Trump administration's ongoing separation of families at the US-Mexico border, saying the government had taken more than 900 children from their parents since the policy officially ended last year.

UK undergoing hotter, wetter weather

[2019-08-01 07:10]

The United Kingdom is becoming hotter and wetter, according to the nation's official weather service, the Met Office.

Moscow rejects Washington's nuke accusation as 'absurd'

[2019-08-01 07:10]

The United States' accusations that Russia has been carrying out nuclear tests are absurd, according to Russian diplomats, who said their country's adherence to the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty won't change.

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[2019-08-01 07:10]

Heat wave threatens Notre Dame's ceiling

[2019-07-31 07:22]

The record-breaking heat wave that swept across Europe last week could have caused the ceiling of Notre Dame Cathedral to collapse, experts warned.

Conflicts kill and hurt over 12,000 kids last year

[2019-07-31 07:22]

UNITED NATIONS - More than 12,000 children were killed and injured in armed conflicts last year - a record number - with Afghanistan, the Palestinian territory, Syria and Yemen topping the casualty list, according to a new UN report.

Singer hits high with record-breaking vocals

[2019-07-31 07:22]

STAROSEL, Bulgaria - Smilyana Zaharieva knew she had a gift when she saw her audience tremble or cry during her performances.

Plastic junk spawns disaster in Pacific island

[2019-07-31 07:22]

WELLINGTON - Floating plastic garbage has swamped a remote Pacific island once regarded as an environmental jewel and scientists say little can be done to save it while a throwaway culture persists.

Spat to impact stability in Northeast Asia

[2019-07-31 07:22]

Standoff with Seoul reflects Tokyo's attitude to trade and historical issues

At least 57 dead in Brazilian prison riot

[2019-07-31 07:22]

RIO DE JANEIRO - At least 57 inmates were killed during a prison riot in northern Brazil on Monday as rival gang factions fought each other, authorities said.

New international funds raise hopes of containing Ebola outbreak in DR Congo

[2019-07-31 07:22]

International agencies have heeded a World Health Organization emergency call to pledge funds to contain the Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Moscow ready to talk with Kiev on air links

[2019-07-31 07:22]

Moscow hopes to resume air links after talks with Kiev, which may indicate a shift in Russia's attitude toward Ukraine, experts said.

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