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Roadside bomb kills 7 shopkeepers heading to Afghan market

Roadside bomb kills 7 shopkeepers heading to Afghan market A vehicle carrying shopkeepers on their way to a market has struck a roadside bomb in Afghanistan's northern Faryab province, killing seven of them.

Billions on the line for firms as Trump weighs Iran pullout

Billions on the line for firms as Trump weighs Iran pullout From airplanes to oilfields, billions of dollars are on the line for international corporations as President Donald Trump weighs whether to pull America out of Iran's nuclear deal with world powers.

Death toll from Pakistan mining explosions climbs to 18

Death toll from Pakistan mining explosions climbs to 18 Pakistani officials say the death toll from methane gas explosions in two coal mines has climbed to 18. Farrukh Atiq, a senior administrator, said Sunday that 11 miners were killed and another five are still missing from one of the explosions the day before.

A look at the key players in the Lebanese elections

A look at the key players in the Lebanese elections Lebanon is holding its first parliament elections in nine years, with more than 500 candidates vying for 128 seats.

Anti-India clashes, fighting rage in Kashmir; many injured

Anti-India clashes, fighting rage in Kashmir; many injured Police and residents say scores of people have been injured during intense clashes in Indian-controlled Kashmir while government forces battle a group of rebels in a village.

7 things to know about Lebanon's parliament elections

7 things to know about Lebanon's parliament elections It's Lebanon's unique form of democracy.

Suspected water contamination kills 10 Cambodians; 120 ill

Suspected water contamination kills 10 Cambodians; 120 ill A health official says 10 Cambodian villagers have died and 120 others are sickened after drinking water suspected to be contaminated with insecticide.

Lebanon holds 1st parliamentary elections in 9 years

Lebanon holds 1st parliamentary elections in 9 years Lebanon's polling stations have opened for the first parliamentary elections in nine years.

From prison, Malaysia's Anwar helps reunite opposition

From prison, Malaysia's Anwar helps reunite opposition Malaysian opposition icon Anwar Ibrahim can't vote in what he says will be a "defining election" on Wednesday but even from his prison cell has remained a potent political force.

Is 'selfitis' an actual disease?

Is 'selfitis' an actual disease? In the age of smartphones, selfies are impossible to escape. But some people grow hopelessly addicted to taking pictures of themselves and develop and genuine mental disorder. #Tucker

UK faces backlash over breast cancer screening failures

UK faces backlash over breast cancer screening failures The British government says as many as 270 women may have died because they were not notified about breast cancer screenings; Dr. Nicole Saphier reacts on 'Fox & Friends.'

Cervical procedure to prevent cancer is causing complications

Cervical procedure to prevent cancer is causing complications Many women are experiencing severe and long-lasting side effects after getting a LEEP. So why isn’t the medical community listening?

Florida teen with autism spotted 'dodging' rush-hour traffic rescued by 'hero' strangers

Florida teen with autism spotted 'dodging' rush-hour traffic rescued by 'hero' strangers Amanda Miller had just started making dinner when she noticed her 17-year-old son, CJ, was missing.

Disabled rescue dog finds new freedom with wheelchair

Disabled rescue dog finds new freedom with wheelchair A disabled dog born without its front legs has been fitted with a set of shiny new wheels after being rescued from a horror hoarding situation.

Television show insults teen with rare disorder

Television show insults teen with rare disorder A teenage anti-bullying campaigner with a rare genetic disorder which causes facial deformity was "insulted" after being contacted by a British television show, “The Undateables.”

Woman lived with cockroach in her ear for 9 days after it crawled in while she was sleeping

Woman lived with cockroach in her ear for 9 days after it crawled in while she was sleeping A Florida woman lived through a real-life nightmare last month and is now sharing how she came to learn that a cockroach crawled into her ear while she was sleeping.

VA hospital allegedly canceled surgeries over fly infestation, report claims

VA hospital allegedly canceled surgeries over fly infestation, report claims An investigation into a West Los Angeles veterans’ hospital is alleging that dozens of surgeries were postponed or canceled because of an insect infestation.

Teen with rare genetic disorder blasts 'Undateables' dating show

Teen with rare genetic disorder blasts 'Undateables' dating show A teen in the U.K. who was born with a rare genetic disorder that causes facial deformities is hitting back at the production crew behind a dating show titled, “The Undateables.”

Yes, It’s Bad. Robocalls, and Their Scams, Are Surging.

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Iraqi air strike targets IS position used by commanders of the group in Syria: PM

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - The Iraqi air force carried out a new strike on an Islamic State position inside Syria, Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi's office said in a statement on Sunday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2KGeGkj

InSight Mars Mission Lifts Off From Vandenberg Air Force Base

The NASA InSight spacecraft launches onboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas-V rocket, Saturday, May 5, 2018, from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. InSight, short for Interior Exploration using Seismic Investigations, Geodesy and Heat Transport, is a Mars lander designed to study the "inner space" of Mars: its crust, mantle, and core. from NASA https://ift.tt/2wo8P0f

Rouhani says plans in place for any Trump decision on nuclear deal: TV

DUBAI (Reuters) - President Hassan Rouhani said on Sunday Iran had prepared plans to respond to any decision by U.S. President Donald Trump to end the nuclear agreement with Tehran and that the U.S. would regret such a decision. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2HVS4ur

North Korea says denuclearization pledge not result of U.S.-led sanctions

SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea said on Sunday its intention to denuclearize, unveiled at a historic inter-Korean summit, was not the result of U.S.-led sanctions and pressure, warning the United States not to mislead public opinion. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2rnzUe5

Russian opposition leader and activists held before Putin inauguration

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny and around 1,600 anti-Kremlin activists were detained by police on Saturday during street protests against Vladimir Putin ahead of his inauguration for a fourth term as president. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2JXgu7h

Trump speaks with Britain's May on Iran, North Korea

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump spoke with Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May on Saturday on issues including the Iran nuclear deal, a week before the president is to decide whether Washington will leave the pact, the White House said. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2HWyFtp

Lebanese vote in first general election in nine years

BEIRUT (Reuters) - Lebanese began voting on Sunday in their first general election for nine years, one that is seen as unlikely to upend the country's basic contours of power but is important for economic stability. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2HX4GBB

Anger in France, Britain over Trump's gun law speech

PARIS/LONDON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump sparked anger in France and Britain by suggesting looser gun laws could have helped prevent deadly attacks in Paris in 2015, and linking a wave of knife crime in London to a handgun ban. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2wg0MCy

Sabah no longer a 'fixed deposit' in election for Malaysia's Najib, says party rebel

KOTA KINABALU, Malaysia (Reuters) - Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak can no longer count on the state of Sabah on the island of Borneo as a "fixed deposit" for his ruling coalition, a senior defector said, just days before the country goes to the polls. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2wgs3og