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Palestinian World Vision employee accused of funnelling funds to Hamas
Israeli prosecutors claim more than $55 million in funds from Australia, the US and Britain have been diverted over the past six years.
Trump's candidacy is having a serious effect on his business empire
Early on, some pundits argued that Donald Trump's candidacy was just a fleeting effort that would leave little impact on the race, but could ultimately bring more attention and revenue to the Trump business empire. Now, both of those ideas may be wrong.
'Yes We Khan'? Khizr urged to run for office
In the week since Khizr Khan, the father of an Army captain killed in Iraq in 2004, made an impassioned call to elect Hillary Clinton, some of her supporters have found another person they'd like to see in public office: Khan.
Taliban fires on tourists, takes helicopter crew hostage
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Robber killed near Olympic Park after altercation with Russian diplomat
A Russian diplomat has reportedly tackled and killed a would-be robber near Rio's Olympic Park on Thursday morning local time.
Clinton can't beat Trump, but maybe Trump can
Perhaps Donald Trump will come to America's rescue after all. The past week leaves no doubt, at least, that the biggest threat to Trump's campaign for the presidency is Trump.
Hundreds of stray dogs poisoned in Pakistani city of Karachi
Last year, Karachi's Jinnah Hospital treated 6500 people bitten by dogs and this year so far it has seen 3700 cases.
Did Melania Trump immigrate legally to the US?
Apparent inconsistencies in her account of immigrating to the United States from Slovenia in the 1990s have reporters asking questions.
Australians injured as American woman killed in London mass stabbing
An American woman was killed and an Australian was among those injured in a mass stabbing attack in central London.
Man leaves casino, robs bank, then returns to keep playing, police say
If the allegations against him -- he was charged with felony bank robbery on Wednesday -- are proven, that will be an understatement.
The Islamic State likes America's 'dumb' gun laws, defector says
"For America and Canada, it's much easier for them to get [recruits] over the social network, because they say the Americans are dumb - they have open gun policies," the former fighter said.
Bad news for Donald Trump in new polls
A difficult week for Donald Trump has gotten tougher with the release of several new polls in swing states showing him trailing Hillary Clinton by wide margins.
No evidence a 'rogue pilot' hijacked and crashed MH370: Malaysia
A murder-suicide plot by the captain has been the most popular theory in the greatest mystery in aviation, but investigators have found no evidence.
Chinese law firm director latest to be jailed for subversion
Seven-year sentence for rights advocate, as court convicts third activist in as many days amid crackdown.
Big setback for ANC as South African opposition takes election lead in major cities
South Africa's ruling African National Congress is heading for its biggest election blow since coming to power in 1994.
Eastwood praises Trump for being against political correctness
Clint Eastwood has stopped short of endorsing Donald Trump but says the Republican presidential candidate is "on to something".
Instagram posts may have escalated fatal standoff in Maryland, police say
A 23-year-old woman with a shotgun was killed after police say she had been encouraged by her online followers to defy their orders.
The Australian connection behind China's ultra-nationalist viral video
An ultra-nationalist Communist Party propaganda video with slick production values has gone wildly viral on the Chinese internet – while leaving foreign observers bemused.
Knife attack hits central London
One woman has been killed and five people hurt in a knife attack in central London, police said.
Nurse stops at crash to help, mistakenly falls into river
Most of us run from disasters. Nurses run toward them.
Donald Trump's campaign goes off rails
Trump's appalling assault on the Khan family appears to have been a game-changer for Republicans, many of whom have been muted in their criticism - until now.
Muslims in the US military tell of challenges - and acceptance
Donald Trump's row with the Khan family has put the spotlight on Muslims serving in the US military.
'Wine terrorists' flood French streets in protest
An entire street, cellars of apartment blocks and underground car parks have been flooded with wine in a southern French town in an act of sabotage.
Nervous about nukes again? Here's what you need to know about The Button (there is no button)
In a presidential campaign, America confronts its own destructive power and the single person entrusted with it: Whose finger is on the trigger?
How a branch of Islamic State built a global network of killers
Harry Sarfo barely had time to settle in Syria before members of the Islamic State's secret service asked him to return to Europe.