Russians bid farewell to Gorbachev in funeral snubbed by Putin
The Kremlin said the president's busy schedule would prevent him from attending the funeral.
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17 bodies found in well linked to medieval anti-Semitic massacre
The bodies were buried at strange angles, some head-first, suggesting the possibility of violent death.
Former mayor among 4 killed in shooting at soccer field in Mexico
Gunmen in two vehicles fired on people gathered after a soccer match, the statement said. Local media reported at least eight wounded.
Nine migrants found dead in river along U.S.-Mexico border
A Border Patrol and local Texas law enforcement search for other potential victims remained ongoing as of Friday.
Iran briefly seizes U.S. Navy sea drones in two incidents this week
The U.S. Navy drones involved in the incidents, called Saildrone Explorers, started operating in the waters of the Middle East in January.
Pakistan's "biggest calamity": Floods kill 1,200, many still at risk
416 children are among the victims, including 3 siblings who escaped the torrents but were killed seeking higher ground as they slept by a roadside.
Drug-sniffing dog finds cocaine hidden in wheelchair at airport
A drug-sniffing dog has led frontier police at a Milan airport to discover some 13 kilograms (nearly 30 pounds) of cocaine stuffed into the upholstery of a motorized wheelchair, whose user was immediately arrested.
U.N. team resumes inspection of front-line Ukraine nuclear plant
The IAEA inspectors' mission was almost derailed by ongoing clashes around Europe's biggest nuclear plant, but it seems they'll be able to maintain a lasting presence.
Yoga group allegedly forced members into sexual exploitation as "geishas"
The group, which did not offer yoga classes, is accused of trying to lure powerful and wealthy men like opera star Placido Domingo.
Senior cleric close to Taliban rulers killed in Afghan suicide blast
The attack, which hit a packed mosque in the western city of Herat during Friday noon prayers, has left at least 18 people dead.
Earthquakes rattle Liechtenstein as lawmakers debate quake insurance
"This is getting a bit much," said the parliament's speaker, calling a recess after the second small quake shook the chamber.
Man tries but fails to shoot Argentine vice president at close range
Political veteran Cristina Kirchner was unharmed as the loaded gun "did not fire despite the trigger having been pulled," the current president said.
Africa's oldest dinosaur skeleton discovered in Zimbabwe
The Mbiresaurus raathi roamed the earth more than 230 million years ago, researchers said.
Waterborne diseases spreading among flood victims in Pakistan
The U.N. children's agency said more than 3 million children were in need of humanitarian assistance and stood at heightened risk of diseases, drowning and malnutrition.
U.N. says China's Uyghur detentions may be "crimes against humanity"
The long-delayed report echoes many previous claims of abuse, but Beijing immediately denounced it as a fabrication cooked up by Western nations.
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Judge opens misconduct inquiry into Trump officials in golf course case
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Number of women in top national security roles falls under Trump
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Trump predicts Iran war will end soon as Qatar pushes for a deal
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