Hoekstra confronted with past statements about Muslim ‘no-go’ zones
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Ambassador to Netherlands apologizes for calling his own comments ‘fake news’
Peter Hoekstra said reports about his past controversial statements were “fake news.” Then he denied calling them “fake news.” Then he apologized.
Coptic diocese says hundreds attack church in Egypt
The incident took place after Friday prayers when dozens of demonstrators gathered outside the building and stormed it.
‘That I am alive today is a miracle’: Nigerian schoolgirl describes capture by Boko Haram
She was 17 when she was among 275 girls abducted by the terror group. She was sexually assaulted and faced other abuse before she escaped last year.
Tropical storm leaves more than 120 dead, scores missing in southern Philippines
It’s the latest disaster to hit the Philippines, which is battered by about 20 typhoons and storms each year.
King Tut’s dagger came from the stars, study says
A dagger found in king tut’s tomb, along with several other ancient iron tools from around the world aren’t just made from ordinary metal. They have extraterrestrial origins.
Some Puerto Ricans ‘feel guilty’ celebrating Christmas as so many on island go without
The price of imported trees has tripled to about $150 — out of reach for many middle-class residents.
10 ways North Korean leader Kim Jong Un freaked out the world in 2017
North Korea’s leader is determined to test new administration in Washington.
U.N. imposes tough new sanctions on North Korea
The new sanctions approved in the council resolution include sharply cutting limits on North Korea’s imports of refined oil.