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EU urges nations to agree to share 160,000 refugees at an emergency meeting on Monday
BRUSSELS – European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker called on EU countries Wednesday to agree by next week to share 160,000 refugees, warning that Greece, Italy and Hungary can no longer cope alone. In an impassioned appeal at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, Franc
American woman beaten to death in Nepal during earthquake relief visit
An American woman, Dahlia Yehia, was tragically murdered in Nepal while volunteering for earthquake relief efforts.
Moscow admits Russian military experts on the ground in Syria
Russia has officially confirmed the presence of its military experts in Syria to assist government forces in the ongoing civil war.
Dominica estimates Tropical Storm Erika damage at nearly half of GDP
Dominica faces a massive recovery effort as Tropical Storm Erika caused damage estimated at nearly half of the nation's GDP.
4 men accused of stealing nearly 1,200 student laptops
Four men have been charged with stealing over 1,000 laptops intended for New Jersey students after their theft story was debunked.
Guards checking bags, cameras that work: Bangkok security looks more serious in bombing's wake
Bangkok has implemented stricter security measures, including bag checks and camera upgrades, following last month's deadly bombing.
Migrants protest in Budapest as Hungary blocks westbound travel for second day, EU vows action
Hundreds of migrants chanted defiant slogans outside Budapest's main international railway station Wednesday as Hungarian police blocked them for a second day from seeking asylum in Germany and other European Union countries. "What we want? Peace! What we need? Peace!" a few hund
Banks, insurance unions to strike work on September 2
Public sector bank and insurance employees have called for a nationwide strike on September 2 to protest government labor policies.
Has Pakistan lost international support on Kashmir?
Washington: Pakistan no longer enjoys international support on Kashmir and is unlikely to get an approval for a referendum in the region from the UN Security Council, a former Pakistani envoy to the US has said. "Kashmir is an emotive issue in Pakistan because of the failure of i
'Lego-stacking' technique could help scientists grow human organs
By stacking human cells together like Lego blocks, scientists have found a way to create tiny, 3D models of human tissue. The advance may enable scientists to test customized medicines before injecting them into a patient and, ultimately, to grow whole human organs, the scientist
Iranian Guard chief says US 'still the Great Satan'
The head of Iran's Revolutionary Guard reaffirmed that the U.S. remains the 'Great Satan' despite the recent nuclear deal.
Death toll from blast at China chemical factory rises to 5, cause still under investigation
The death toll from a chemical factory explosion in China's Shandong province has risen to five as investigations into the incident continue.
Video explains the science behind the Lexus Hoverboard
Lexus has released a new video detailing the complex magnetic levitation science behind their functional, rideable Hoverboard project.
Health officials: Elderly Utah resident dies from plague
Health officials in Utah are investigating the death of an elderly resident who contracted the plague, likely from a flea or animal contact.
FDA issues warning letters to 'natural' tobacco makers
The FDA has issued warning letters to tobacco companies for using 'natural' and 'additive-free' labels, which may mislead consumers about health risks.
2 in 5 military women endure sexual trauma during service
A study of recent U.S. veterans reveals that women in the military are significantly more likely to experience sexual harassment than their male peers.
China detains 11 more people over deadly Tianjin explosions
Chinese authorities have detained 11 more officials and executives following the deadly warehouse explosions in Tianjin that killed 139 people.
Hungary sees new migrant record: Over 3,200 migrants, many from Syria, arrive over 1 day
Hungary reported a record-breaking influx of over 3,200 migrants in a single day, many of whom are Syrian refugees seeking asylum in the EU.
Men in Afghan uniforms kill 2 American NATO soldiers in base attack
Two US NATO soldiers were killed in an insider attack in Afghanistan after individuals in Afghan uniforms opened fire at a military base.
Watch Sony's new plane-shaped drone tear through the sky
Remember the airplane-shaped drone Sony announced last month? The company's just taken it for a test flight and posted the results on YouTube. First impressions are pretty good, with the flying machine shown performing a vertical take-off before tearing across the sky at speed an