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Hubble Watches Spun-Up Asteroid Coming Apart

A small asteroid was caught in the process of spinning so fast it’s throwing off material, according to new data from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope and other observatories. from NASA https://ift.tt/2FDtGh5

Arabs seek unity on Golan, but summit likely to expose rifts

Arabs seek unity on Golan, but summit likely to expose rifts Arab leaders meeting in Tunisia on Sunday hope to project unified opposition to the Trump administration's acceptance of Israeli control over the Golan Heights and Jerusalem, but as with past Arab League summits, the gathering is likely to expose their own bitter rivalries.

Egyptian pro-democracy activist free after 5 years in prison

Egyptian pro-democracy activist free after 5 years in prison The lawyer and family of one of Egypt's most prominent pro-democracy activists, Alaa Abdel-Fattah, say he has been released from prison after serving a five-year sentence for taking part in protests.

Trump to meet with South Korea’s Moon in April, White House says

Trump to meet with South Korea’s Moon in April, White House says President Trump will sit down with South Korean President Moon Jae-in next month for their first meeting since Trump’s second summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Vietnam, the White House said in a press release.

Homelessness rises in Argentina's capital amid crisis

Homelessness rises in Argentina's capital amid crisis A smiling two-year-old Valentina Aleman runs down a sidewalk in Buenos Aires, dodging cardboard boxes, a worn-out sofa and a broken refrigerator without noticing the cars zooming dangerously close to her and others risks of living on the streets.

HRW urges New Zealand's Ardern to discuss Muslims in China

HRW urges New Zealand's Ardern to discuss Muslims in China A rights group is urging New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to raise concerns about reported Chinese government abuses of Muslims during her visit to Beijing.

Fire in Bangladesh high-rise fully controlled after 19 died

Fire in Bangladesh high-rise fully controlled after 19 died A fire in a high-rise office building in Bangladesh's capital has been brought under full control with the death toll remaining at 19, fire officials said Friday.

Honduran police arrest journalist convicted of defamation

Honduran police arrest journalist convicted of defamation Honduran police have broken down the door of a radio station and arrested a journalist known as a strong critic of President Juan Orlando Hernandez who had holed up inside, carrying out an arrest order against the reporter for a defamation conviction.

Mexico braces for new caravan of Central American migrants

Mexico braces for new caravan of Central American migrants Mexico is bracing for the possible arrival of the "mother of all caravans," even as doubts arise over whether the group of Central American migrants will be all that big.

At memorial, mosque survivor says he forgives attacker

At memorial, mosque survivor says he forgives attacker A man who survived the mosque attacks told a crowd of about 20,000 that he forgives the terrorist who killed his wife and 49 other people.

Azerbaijan ambassador warns of 'dangerous escalation' with Armenia

Azerbaijan ambassador warns of 'dangerous escalation' with Armenia Azerbaijan and Armenia have been locked in a land battle for almost three decades, but some officials say that long-running feud has reached a dangerous tipping point – capped by casualties and daily cease-fire violations.

Investigators believe anti-stall system activated in Ethiopian crash: WSJ

Investigators looking into a Boeing 737 MAX crash in Ethiopia that killed 157 people have reached a preliminary conclusion that an anti-stall system was activated before the plane hit the ground, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people briefed on the matter. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2Oye4zz

Despite talk of returns, Turkey quietly works to integrate Syrian refugees

GAZIANTEP, Turkey - When his rebel fighter son was killed and life in Syria became impossible for Jamal Sahlabji, he and his remaining family packed up and joined hundreds of thousands fleeing to neighboring countries. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2CGttsW

In Thailand's 'red shirt' north, Thaksin's grip slowly loosens

Like most in the sleepy town of Phayao in Thailand's northern mountains, schoolteacher Mu Suthibutr voted for parties loyal to Thaksin Shinawatra in election after election, even after the populist leader was ousted in an army coup and fled into exile. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2U56ouA

Philippine news site chief and Duterte critic freed on bail after latest arrest

The head of a Philippine news website known for critical reports about President Rodrigo Duterte was freed on bail hours after she was re-arrested at a Manila airport on Friday on charges she had violated foreign ownership rules. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2V8PKXP

South Korea's Moon to meet Trump over stalled North Korea talks

Senior South Korean officials, including President Moon Jae-in, are launching a series of meetings with their U.S. counterparts in a bid to jumpstart stalled denuclearization talks with North Korea and mend fraying ties in their alliance. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2Ufk31H

Buddhist nun prays for Vietnamese workers who died in Japan

Rows of wooden mortuary tablets inscribed with names line an altar at a Buddhist temple in Tokyo, silent testimony to Vietnamese people who died after coming to Japan to work or study. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2Unawpu

China thanks Kazakhstan for support on Xinjiang de-radicalization scheme

The Chinese government's top diplomat has thanked Kazakhstan for its support for a controversial de-radicalization program in China's far western region of Xinjiang, and said others should follow China's example. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2uzfXmo

Silent crowd listens to mosque victims' names at New Zealand memorial

Thousands stood in silence in a Christchurch park on Friday as the names of 50 people shot dead in two mosques were read out at a national memorial service, with speakers calling for the legacy of the tragedy to be a kinder, more tolerant New Zealand. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2Wwt6sA

Facebook blocks 200 accounts in Philippines

Facebook Inc said on Thursday the company removed 200 pages, groups and accounts on Facebook and Instagram in the Philippines, citing "coordinated inauthentic behavior". from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2WxKjBY

At rally, Trump says Russia probe backers tried to steal power illegally

At his first political rally since the end of the Russia collusion probe, President Donald Trump on Thursday accused backers of the investigation of trying to overturn the 2016 election and attempting "illegally" to claim power. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2YyeZ7H