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Protests Erupt Over North Korea Presence at Olympics

Protests erupt in the streets of Pyeongchang over North Korea's participation in the 2018 Olympics.

Asteroid Coming Close Friday: Don't Worry, We're Safe

Another asteroid is headed our way, the second this week, but there’s no need to worry.

6 dead, 76 Missing After Strong Quake Hits Taiwan

Rescuers worked Wednesday to free people trapped after a strong earthquake near Taiwan’s east coast caused several buildings to cave in and tilt dangerously. At least six people were killed and 76 could not be contacted following the quake.

Sister of North Korean Leader to Come to South for Olympics

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s sister, an increasingly prominent figure in the country’s leadership, will be part of the North’s delegation to the South Korean Winter Olympics, officials said Wednesday.

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.