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Pence Won’t Rule out NKorea Meeting, Will ‘See What Happens'

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence said he has not ruled out the possibility of meeting with North Korean officials at the upcoming Olympics in South Korea.

US Begins Reducing Troops In Iraq After Victory Over IS

The U.S. has started to reduce the number of its troops in Iraq following Baghdad’s declaration of victory over the Islamic State group last year, an Iraqi government spokesman and Western contractors said Monday.

28 Russians have Olympic Doping Bans Lifted

Twenty-eight Russian athletes had their Olympic doping bans overturned Thursday, throwing the International Olympic Committee’s policy on the country into turmoil.

French Authorities Look For Quiksilver CEO In Atlantic

French authorities have deployed boats and helicopters off the coast of southwest France to search for the chief executive of sportswear maker Quiksilver after his empty boat was found washed ashore.

U.S. Releases ‘Putin list’ of Russian Politicians, Oligarchs

A long-awaited U.S. list of Russian businessmen and officials who have flourished under Vladimir Putin’s presidency appears to be mainly a list of people in Russian government, along with 96 “oligarchs” from a Forbes magazine ranking of Russian billionaires.

Blue Moon, Supermoon, Total Lunar Eclipse Rolled Into One

The moon is providing a rare triple treat this week.

German Automakers Face Heat Over Diesel Exhaust Tests Carried Out On Monkeys And Humans

Public criticism of the German auto industry has escalated on reports that diesel exhaust tests were carried out on both monkeys and humans.

Furniture For All: IKEA Founder Ingvar Kamprad Dies At 91

Ingvar Kamprad, the IKEA founder who turned a small-scale mail order business into a global furniture empire, has died at 91, the company said Sunday.

Officials Say 95 Killed, 158 Wounded In Afghan Car Bombing

A suicide bomber driving an ambulance killed at least 95 people and wounded 158 more in an attack claimed by the Taliban in the Afghan capital Kabul, authorities said. The bombing Saturday came just a week after Taliban militants killed 22 at an international hotel in the city.

'Nutella Riots' Break Out In France Over Discounted Jars Of The Chocolate-Hazelnut Spread

Fights and riots were reported at several supermarkets in France as shoppers tried to get their hands on discounted jars of Nutella.

Trump Joins World Leaders in Davos for Econ Forum

President Trump is taking part in the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

US Strikes Kill Up To 150 Islamic State Fighters In Syria

U.S. military officials say American airstrikes in Syria on Saturday killed up to 150 Islamic State fighters in a command center in the Middle Euphrates River Valley.

Philippine Volcano Spews Fountains of Lava, Big Ash Plumes

The Philippines’ most active volcano spewed fountains of lava and massive ash plumes overnight and Tuesday morning after authorities warned a violent eruption may be imminent.

Drone Rescue Off Australian Beach Heralded As World-First

A flying drone has dropped a flotation device to two teens caught in a riptide in heavy seas off the Australian coast in what officials describe as a world-first rescue.

Cranberries Singer Dolores O'Riordan Dead At 46

Dolores O’Riordan, lead singer of Irish rock band The Cranberries, died suddenly on Monday. She was 46.

North Korea to Join Olympics in South Korea as Tensions Ease

The rival Koreas took steps toward reducing their bitter animosity during rare talks Tuesday, as North Korea agreed to send a delegation to next month’s Winter Olympics in South Korea and reopen a military hotline.

In Small Breakthrough, Koreas Will Meet for Talks on Tuesday

The rival Koreas will sit down for their first formal talks in more than two years next week to find ways to cooperate on the Winter Olympics in the South and to improve their abysmal ties, Seoul officials said Friday. While a positive sign after last year’s threats of nuclear war, the Koreas have a long history of failing to move past their deep animosity.

Pro-Government Rallies in Iran After Days of Protest, Unrest

Tens of thousands of Iranians took part in pro-government demonstrations in several cities across the country on Wednesday, state media reported, a move apparently seeking to calm nerves after a week of protests against the government and unrest that has killed at least 21 people.

N. Korea Reopens Cross-Border Communications with S. Korea

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reopened a key cross-border communication channel with South Korea for the first time in nearly two years Wednesday as the rivals explored the possibility of sitting down and talking after months of acrimony and fears of war.