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Will Trump allow release of secret JFK assassination papers?

Wednesday, 27 September 2017, 07:33 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

The anticipated release of thousands of never-before-seen government documents related to President John F. Kennedy's assassination has scholars and armchair detectives buzzing. Now, they're waiting...

Saudi Arabia to allow women to drive for first time next year

Wednesday, 27 September 2017, 06:31 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

Women will be allowed to drive for the first time next summer in Saudi Arabia, the ultra-conservative kingdom announced Tuesday, marking a significant expansion of women's rights in the only the...

Former US congressman gets 21 months in prison for sexting

Tuesday, 26 September 2017, 07:23 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

Anthony Weiner's sexting compulsion cost him his seat in Congress, his shot at becoming New York mayor and his marriage, and may have even denied Hillary Clinton the presidency. On Monday, it cost him...

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle together at official event

Tuesday, 26 September 2017, 07:18 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

Hand in hand, Prince Harry and girlfriend Meghan Markle made their first official public appearance as a couple. Markle might have even left a wedding hint. The prince and Markle held hands...

Germany's Merkel faces tricky task to build government

Monday, 25 September 2017, 16:32 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

German Chancellor Angela Merkel was embarking Monday on a complicated quest to form a new government for Europe's biggest economy and find answers to the rise of a nationalist, anti-migrant...

Gunman opens fire in Nashville church; 1 dead, 7 wounded

Monday, 25 September 2017, 07:28 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

A masked gunman opened fire at a Nashville church Sunday, walking silently down the aisle as he shot unsuspecting congregants. At least one person was killed and seven others wounded, authorities...

Watch: Pilot dies as airshow stunt goes wrong in Italy

Sunday, 24 September 2017, 20:07 Last update: about 10 years ago

A pilot died this afternoon after an airshow stunt went wrong, with the aircraft crashing into the sea at Terracina, Italian media report. The Italian Air Force Eurofighter F-2000A Typhoon...

Updated: Merkel wins 4th term as nationalists enter German parliament

Sunday, 24 September 2017, 18:03 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

German Chancellor Angela Merkel won a fourth term Sunday, but now faces the tricky prospect of forming a coalition with two disparate new partners after voters weakened her conservatives and a nationalist, anti-migrant party surged into parliament...

After German vote, Europe can turn to patching euro's flaws

Sunday, 24 September 2017, 07:34 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

Sunday's national election in Germany will sound the starting gun for a renewed debate on fixing flaws in Europe's shared currency to prevent future crises. France's new president, Emmanuel...

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