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Abbas rival calls on Palestinian leader to form united government

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Abbas rival calls on Palestinian leader to form united government

Former Fatah leader Mohammad Dahlan called on Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to travel to Gaza and form a united Palestinian government.

U.N. environment chief steps down over travel expenses

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U.N. environment chief steps down over travel expenses

More than 100 report stolen phones at Brazil music show

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More than 100 report stolen phones at Brazil music show

Suicide blast at Kabul hotel kills dozens

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Suicide blast at Kabul hotel kills dozens

Eurowings employees strike causes flight cancellations

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Eurowings employees strike causes flight cancellations

Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Eurowings employees in Germany held a warning strike over a wage dispute Tuesday, leading to at least 26 flight cancelations.

Severe weather in Italy damages World Heritage Site

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Severe weather in Italy damages World Heritage Site

Nov. 20 (UPI) -- The south of Italy was threatened Tuesday with severe weather, including a rare water spout off the port of Salerno.

Migrant ship 'Aquarius' accused of dumping medical waste in Italian ports

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Migrant ship 'Aquarius' accused of dumping medical waste in Italian ports

Nov. 20 (UPI) -- A ship used by Doctors without Borders could be seized by the Italian government on charges that it illegally dumped medical waste at different Italian ports.

Commuter train crashes near Barcelona; 1 dead, 49 hurt

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Commuter train crashes near Barcelona; 1 dead, 49 hurt

Nov. 20 (UPI) -- A commuter train carrying 133 people derailed Tuesday in Spain's Catalonia region, killing at least one and injuring 49.

Russian candidate to lead Interpol opposed by U.S. lawmakers

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Russian candidate to lead Interpol opposed by U.S. lawmakers

Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Interpol will elect a new head Wednesday, and the front-runner appears to be a Russian general who does not have the support of multiple U.S. lawmakers.

Philippines' Duterte agrees to work with China on economic projects

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Philippines' Duterte agrees to work with China on economic projects

Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte have agreed to work together on infrastructure projects.

Japan's SoftBank launches new AI vacuum robot amid 'labor shortage'

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Japan's SoftBank launches new AI vacuum robot amid 'labor shortage'

Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Japan's SoftBank Group wants to harness the power of artificial intelligence for cleaner office spaces.

Israeli interior minister faces charges of fraud, perjury and tax evasion

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Israeli interior minister faces charges of fraud, perjury and tax evasion

Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Israeli police recommended Tuesday that Interior Minister Aryeh Deri be indicted on fraud charges while opponents call for his resignation.

North Korea's Kim Yong Nam seen leaving Beijing airport

World News // 10 hours ago

North Korea's Kim Yong Nam seen leaving Beijing airport

Nov. 20 (UPI) -- North Korea's titular head of state arrived in Beijing on Tuesday.

North Korea demolished 10 guard posts with explosives, Seoul says

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North Korea demolished 10 guard posts with explosives, Seoul says

Nov. 20 (UPI) -- North Korea detonated 10 guard posts inside the demilitarized zone on Tuesday, according to South Korea.

Australian police arrest 3 for plotting IS-styled terror attack

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Australian police arrest 3 for plotting IS-styled terror attack

Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Three men were arrested in Australia Tuesday, suspected of plotting an Islamic State-inspired terror attack, authorities said.

U.S., South Korea launch working group on North Korea issues

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U.S., South Korea launch working group on North Korea issues

SEOUL, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- United States and South Korea launched joint working group to coordinate issues emgering in negotiations for denuclearization of North Korea's nuclear weapons.

U.N. panel recommends Japan to compensate comfort women victims

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U.N. panel recommends Japan to compensate comfort women victims

SEOUL, Nov. 19 (UPI) -- A U.N. panel said Japan should ensure that all victims of wartime military sexual slavery receive adequate compensation, in a report on Monday.

Airbnb removes Israeli-occupied West Bank settlement listings

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Airbnb removes Israeli-occupied West Bank settlement listings

Nov. 19 (UPI) -- Airbnb removed all home rental listings in Israeli-occupied settlements in the West Bank, drawing praise from Palestinians and condemnation from Israelis.

Peru asks Uruguay to deny asylum for ex-President Alan Garcia

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Peru asks Uruguay to deny asylum for ex-President Alan Garcia

Nov. 19 (UPI) -- Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra on Monday asked Uruguayan counterpart Tabare Vasquez to reject the asylum request by former Peruvian President Alan Garcia.

Drug lord Hector Beltran dies after heart attack in Mexico prison

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Drug lord Hector Beltran dies after heart attack in Mexico prison

Nov. 19 (UPI) -- Mexican authorities say the leader of a major drug trafficking organization died after a heart attack late Sunday at a maximum security prison.

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