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Man rams crowd at London Houses of Parliament; terrorism suspected

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Man rams crowd at London Houses of Parliament; terrorism suspected

A man Tuesday drove his car through a group of pedestrians and crashed into the gate outside British parliament in a suspected terror attack, police said.

China alarmed over provisions in U.S. defense funding bill

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China alarmed over provisions in U.S. defense funding bill

Japan addresses 'comfort women' issue in message to South Korea

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Japan addresses 'comfort women' issue in message to South Korea

U.S.-Turkey feud: Erdogan calls for boycott of American products

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U.S.-Turkey feud: Erdogan calls for boycott of American products

Bridge collapses in northern Italy; at least 22 dead

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Bridge collapses in northern Italy; at least 22 dead

Aug. 14 (UPI) -- A bridge in northern Italy collapsed Tuesday and killed at least 22 people, and the toll could go even higher as rescuers search through debris for survivors.

U.N. Command in South Korea repatriates North Korean body

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U.N. Command in South Korea repatriates North Korean body

Aug. 14 (UPI) -- The United Nations Command in South Korea made direct working-level contact with North Korea at Panmunjom on Tuesday.

Ex-governor acquitted in South Korea's first #MeToo trial

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Ex-governor acquitted in South Korea's first #MeToo trial

SEOUL, Aug. 14 (UPI) -- Ahn Hee-jeong, former governor of South Korea's South Chungcheong Province, was found not guilty Tuesday of sexually assaulting his secretary.

Chinese state media endorses third inter-Korea summit

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Chinese state media endorses third inter-Korea summit

Aug. 14 (UPI) -- Chinese state media welcomed the inter-Korea decision to hold the next leaders' summit in Pyongyang in September.

Top Norway minister resigns after breaking security protocol during Iran trip

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Top Norway minister resigns after breaking security protocol during Iran trip

Aug. 14 (UPI) -- Norway's top fisheries minister resigned Monday after he admitted to breaching security protocol while visiting Iran with his Iranian-born girlfriend.

North Korea's Kim Il Sung University completing new high-tech center

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North Korea's Kim Il Sung University completing new high-tech center

Aug. 14 (UPI) -- North Korea's top university is building a high-tech development center, according to Pyongyang's state media.

Grieving orca mother releases dead calf after 17 days

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Grieving orca mother releases dead calf after 17 days

Aug. 13 (UPI) -- A grieving orca mother dropped the carcass of her newborn calf after carrying it for 17 consecutive days.

Afghanistan: Death toll climbs above 300 in Ghazni

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Afghanistan: Death toll climbs above 300 in Ghazni

Aug. 13 (UPI) -- The death toll has risen to over 300 in the fourth day of a Taliban assault on the city of Ghazni, Afghanistan, a defense minister said Monday.

Migrant ship Aquarius again searching for nation to accept refugees

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Migrant ship Aquarius again searching for nation to accept refugees

Aug. 13 (UPI) -- A ship carrying 141 migrants rescued in Mediterranean is searching for a place to dock, after being denied entry to ports in Malta and Italy, its owners said.

Bayer faces class-action suit over birth control implant

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Bayer faces class-action suit over birth control implant

Aug. 13 (UPI) -- Australian women are joining a class-action suit against the maker of the Essure permanent birth control implant, which they say has injured thousands of women.

Malian leader Keita expected to win re-election after runoff

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Malian leader Keita expected to win re-election after runoff

Aug. 13 (UPI) -- Mali's runoff presidential election on Sunday was peaceful, monitors at polling stations said, despite a recent history of jihadist attacks.

Bus crash involving Ecuador soccer fans kills 12, injures 35

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Bus crash involving Ecuador soccer fans kills 12, injures 35

Aug. 13 (UPI) -- A dozen people were killed in Ecuador when a bus carrying a group of soccer fans crashed, authorities said.

#MeToo: South Korean women fighting sexism, spycam scandals

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#MeToo: South Korean women fighting sexism, spycam scandals

SEOUL, Aug. 13 (UPI) -- South Korea is expecting the first court verdict this week in the nation's #MeToo movement that has rocked government, academia and the entertainment industry.

13 survivors rescued after helo crash in Tajikistan mountains

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13 survivors rescued after helo crash in Tajikistan mountains

Aug. 13 (UPI) -- Thirteen survivors were rescued Monday after a helicopter crash in Tajikistan's Pamir mountain range.

Turkish lira hits new low as U.S. conflict deepens

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Turkish lira hits new low as U.S. conflict deepens

Aug. 13 (UPI) -- Turkey accused the U.S. of a "stab in back" Monday as its currency hit a record low amid escalating tensions that have heightened a dire economic crisis.

Inter-Korea engagement is a game changer, South Koreans say

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Inter-Korea engagement is a game changer, South Koreans say

SEOUL, Aug. 13 (UPI) -- Expanding civic exchange and lifting North Korea sanctions is desirable, South Koreans attending an inter-Korea workers' soccer tournament told UPI.

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