Ecuador power plant construction accident kills 13
Chinese and Ecuadorian workers died at the site of the country's largest ever infrastructure project
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Hostages held in downtown Sydney; Islamic flag displayed
Authorities say a gunman is holding a group of people captive in a cafe in Australia's largest city, but it is unclear if it is connected to terror
Hamas celebrates its founding with a missile parade
Islamic militant group marked the 27th anniversary of its creation with display of military arsenal in possible warning of more troubles to come
Texan says he entered N. Korea illegally, slams U.S.
Arturo Pierre Martinez, 29, trotted out freely before media in Pyongyang amid questions over human rights; his mom says he's bipolar
Almanac: Nostradamus
Born on December 14, 1503, the renowned author of prophecies could never have foreseen his long-lasting impact
China vows to severely punish air rage travelers
After passengers throw hot water and noodles at Thai flight attendant, Beijing says they "badly damaged the overall image of the Chinese people"
Alarm sounded on new track and field doping scandal
German news report alleges cover-up of systematic doping in Russia; IAAF official calls it as bad as Ben Johnson and Marion Jones
Last-minute deal reached at U.N. climate talks
While the big final pact will likely happen in Paris next year, talks in Peru likely to lead to every country cutting greenhouse gas emissions
Santa on the run
People around the world dress up as Santa Claus to run for fun and charity
Prime minister of Haiti willing to resign, president says
As protesters demanding new government clash with police, embattled President Michel Martelly says PM is "willing to make that sacrifice"
Military: Palestinian hurls acid at Israeli family
Palestinian attacker posing as hitchhiker throws acid at Jewish man, wife, four young girls, Israeli military says
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London hit by air traffic control computer failure
British government demands investigation after computer failure causes major disruption of air traffic into, out of London
Something magical growing in the palace garden?
Something good for trees but bad for humans, an unusual discovery in the gardens of Buckingham Palace
Mali declares cautious victory over Ebola
Last known patient with deadly disease walks out of hospital cured, but with outbreak still claiming lives in region, nobody is relaxing yet
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2 women advanced further in Navy SEAL tryouts than any in history
2 Native American women make history in midterms
The 2026 blue wave, in charts
Democrats' election rout is poised to reorder federal health policy
Huge space telescope plunges back to Earth after 22 years in orbit
Mamdani says Democrats must keep their "foot on the gas"
Trump touts White House ballroom after GOP midterm losses
