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Palestinians in Lebanon fear US cuts could close UN schools

Palestinians in Lebanon fear US cuts could close UN schools When the teacher asked the English class how to change a sentence from the active to the passive voice, Sarah's hand shot up from the front row, and as soon as she was called upon she answered correctly.

The Latest: Russian foreign minister to head to North Korea

The Latest: Russian foreign minister to head to North Korea The Latest on diplomatic efforts focusing on North Korea (all times local): 2:45 p.m. Russia says Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will travel to North Korea for talks on Thursday.

PM says Malaysia regrets having to end 4-year hunt for plane

PM says Malaysia regrets having to end 4-year hunt for plane Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad says Malaysia regrets having to end the search for Flight 370 and will consider resuming the hunt if any new information emerges.

Gaza's Hamas rulers say cease-fire reached with Israel

Gaza's Hamas rulers say cease-fire reached with Israel Gaza's Hamas rulers say they have agreed to a cease-fire with Israel to end the largest flare-up of violence between the sides since a 2014 war.

Police clear out migrant camp in Paris housing up to 1,500

Police clear out migrant camp in Paris housing up to 1,500 Police are clearing out a makeshift migrant camp holding up to 1,500 people in northeast Paris that had become a focal point in France's immigration debate.

Top NKorean official arrives at Beijing airport on way to NY

Top NKorean official arrives at Beijing airport on way to NY A top North Korean official has arrived at Beijing's airport on his way to a meeting in New York in hopes of trying to salvage a summit between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and President Donald Trump.

Pakistan, India agree to stop exchanging fire in Kashmir

Pakistan, India agree to stop exchanging fire in Kashmir Pakistani and Indian military officials in a rare move have agreed to avoid artillery exchanges in the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir, where several soldiers and civilians have died this month.

Guatemalan court halts removal of Swedish ambassador

Guatemalan court halts removal of Swedish ambassador Guatemala's highest court has halted the government's request that Sweden remove its ambassador.

US will continue to confront China over disputed islands, Mattis says

US will continue to confront China over disputed islands, Mattis says Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said Tuesday that the U.S. will continue to confront China’s increasing militarization of islands in the South China Sea -- despite the U.S. angering Beijing over the weekend by sending two Navy ships to the region.

Lindsay Lohan launches new Lohan Beach House in Greece

Lindsay Lohan launches new Lohan Beach House in Greece Lindsay Lohan is sticking her name on another nightclub in Greece, with plans already in the works for a third.