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Colombia set for combative runoff with divisions over peace

Colombia set for combative runoff with divisions over peace Colombia's presidential election is heading into a divisive runoff between two ideological opposites as the conservative first-place finisher in Sunday's voting took a hard line against the country's peace deal while his rival pledged to champion the poor and excluded.

Recent developments surrounding the South China Sea

Recent developments surrounding the South China Sea A look at recent developments in the South China Sea, where China is pitted against smaller neighbors in multiple disputes over islands, coral reefs and lagoons in waters crucial for global commerce and rich in fish and potential oil and gas reserves: ___ EDITOR'S NOTE: This is a weekly look at the latest developments in the South China Sea, the location of several territorial conflicts that have raised tensions in the region.

Son of Russian spies fights for Canadian citizenship

Son of Russian spies fights for Canadian citizenship Recent university graduate Alex Vavilov was born in Toronto, which would typically qualify him for Canadian citizenship except for one thing: His parents were part of a notorious Russian spy ring in North America.

Hero climbs building to save toddler dangling from balcony

Hero climbs building to save toddler dangling from balcony Incredible footage shows a fearless man scaling a Paris building to save a four-year-old boy dangling from a balcony.

The Latest: Polls close in Colombian presidential election

The Latest: Polls close in Colombian presidential election The Latest on Colombia's presidential election (all times local): 4 p.m. Polls in Colombia have closed in a first round of voting for president that drew millions of people to the ballot box.

'Active shooter' video game prompts outrage in wake of mass shootings

'Active shooter' video game prompts outrage in wake of mass shootings "Active Shooter," a video game that allows players to simulate a school shooting, prompted outrage in the wake of multiple mass shootings at American schools.

Amazon porch pirates, Facebook defenses, expediting videos and more: Tech Q&A

Amazon porch pirates, Facebook defenses, expediting videos and more: Tech Q&A How do I see what apps are stealing info from my Facebook account? I cannot believe there is only one Cambridge Analytical out there!

Do you choose your words wisely around your Amazon device?

Do you choose your words wisely around your Amazon device? An Oregon couple says their Amazon Alexa device recorded and sent their private conversations to a random person from their cell phone contact list; reaction from the 'Generation Hexed' panel on 'Your World.'

Alexa, tell me about God: Church of England taps Amazon device to spread Christian message

Alexa, tell me about God: Church of England taps Amazon device to spread Christian message The Church of England is harnessing Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant to answer questions about faith and spread its Christian message.

Kurtz: Why Tesla, Space X visionary Is fighting mad

Kurtz: Why Tesla, Space X visionary Is fighting mad 'MediaBuzz' host Howard Kurtz weighs in on Elon Musk turning against the media after recent negative press.

9 clever ways to repurpose your old cell phone

9 clever ways to repurpose your old cell phone A smartphone is really just a computer. It’s smaller, of course, and many things are less convenient than a regular desktop. But smartphones have powerful features, and once you’ve upgraded to a better model, you may wonder what to do with all that valuable hardware.

Marines' new Switchblade drones will unleash lethal mini missiles

Marines' new Switchblade drones will unleash lethal mini missiles Marines will soon be even more deadly - and safer - with their new extremely lethal Switchblades.

Family claims Amazon Echo recorded, shared conversation

Family claims Amazon Echo recorded, shared conversation Privacy advocates express concern as Amazon says engineers are 'evaluating options to make this case even less likely.'

SOFIC best in show: Cutting-edge gear for US Special ops

SOFIC best in show: Cutting-edge gear for US Special ops Fox Firepower: Allison Barrie is in Tampa, Florida and takes us inside SOFIC, the annual Special Operations Forces Industry Conference where she shares her picks for the best cutting-edge gear for US Special Operations.

Italy's League leader dismisses talk of president's impeachment

ROME (Reuters) - The leader of Italy's far-right League Matteo Salvini on Monday dismissed talk about a possible impeachment of the country's president and said he wanted to change the electoral law with the 5-Star Movement. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2ktf6yD

U.S. team in North Korea for talks on summit, Trump says

SEOUL/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday a U.S. team had arrived in North Korea to prepare for a proposed summit between him and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, which Trump pulled out of last week before reconsidering. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2GUlhoo

Exclusive: U.S. warships sail near South China Sea islands claimed by Beijing

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Two U.S. Navy warships sailed near South China Sea islands claimed by China on Sunday, two U.S. officials told Reuters, in a move that drew condemnation from Beijing as President Donald Trump seeks its continued cooperation on North Korea. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2Lzptx7

China to host Iran to avoid project disruption amid nuclear deal doubt

BEIJING (Reuters) - China will host Iranian President Hassan Rouhani next month at a regional summit aimed at avoiding disruption of joint projects, its foreign ministry said on Monday, as major powers scramble to save Iran's nuclear deal after the United States pulled out. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2sbk1sy

Malaysians make record bust of crystal meth, shipped from Myanmar

NILAI, Malaysia (Reuters) - Malaysia has made its largest ever seizure of crystal methamphetamine, officials said on Monday, finding nearly 1.2 tonnes of the drug disguised as tea in a shipment from Myanmar, and arrested six suspected traffickers. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2IThWrl

Theresa May to urge Trump to avoid London protests during UK visit: The Sun

(Reuters) - British Prime Minister Theresa May will urge U.S. President Donald Trump to avoid protesters in central London during his UK visit in July and instead meet her at her country residence, the Sun newspaper reported on Sunday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2krGDR4

Guatemalan family mourns accountant daughter shot dead on U.S. border

SAN JUAN OSTUNCALCO, Guatemala (Reuters) - For Claudia Gomez, the 19-year old indigenous Guatemalan who was shot last week by a border patrol officer, the chance for a better life in the United States outweighed worries about a crackdown at the border, her family said on Sunday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2xjfFEp

Kenya arrests youth service chief, charging theft of funds, media report

NAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenyan authorities have arrested the head of the National Youth Service as part of an investigation into a theft of nearly $100 million, media reported said on Monday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2IUv27N

Ireland quietly comes to terms with dramatic change after abortion vote

DUBLIN (Reuters) - Irish people paid homage on Sunday to an Indian immigrant woman whose death inspired a historic vote to repeal Ireland's strict abortion laws while the Catholic Church rued the outcome saying it showed indifference to its teachings. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2IStdbq