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A gunman believed to be from Indiana was shot and killed by Secret Service agents near the White House after an incident early Sunday morning, authorities said. No one else was injured in the shooting, which occurred about a block…

North Korea has shown off for the first time a nuclear submarine under construction, a weapon that poses a significant security threat to South Korea and the United States. State media on Saturday released images showing a “nuclear-powered strategic missile…

The Vatican said Pope Francis was successfully undergoing treatment for double pneumonia and had shown “gradual and slight improvement” in recent days. Doctors in a Vatican statement said the 88-year-old pope, who has chronic lung disease and had surgery to…

Four years after seizing power from an elected government, Myanmar’s military leader has announced that inclusive elections will be held within 10 months, according to state media. Senior General Min Aung Hlaing said elections are planned for December or January…

Duane Wiggins, a founding member of the Grammy-nominated band Tony! Toni! Tone! and the brains behind such classic 1990s hits as “Anniversary,” “It Never Rains (In Southern California)” and “(Lay Your Head on My) Pillow,” has died at the age…

Clashes broke out in Greece’s two biggest cities as protesters threw petrol bombs and fireworks outside parliament during debates on a no-confidence vote in the government over its handling of a deadly train crash two years ago. Police fired tear…

A South Carolina man convicted of murder has been executed, becoming the first person in the United States to be executed in this manner in 15 years. Brad Sigmon, 67, was pronounced dead at 6:08 p.m. local time after three…

Actor Gene Hackman died of heart disease a week after his wife Betsy Arakawa died of a rare infectious disease in their home, a forensic pathologist has said. Two-time Oscar winner Hackman, 95, likely spent a week alone with his…

Scientists have determined the age of the remains of an ancient child who caused a stir when he was discovered because he combines features of both Homo sapiens and Neanderthals. The baby’s remains were found 27 years ago in the…

European Union leaders downplayed US President Donald Trump’s scepticism about unity among NATO members a day after they agreed to boost defence spending amid faltering US support. On Thursday, after European leaders pledged hundreds of billions of euros for security,…