Tens of thousands of Afghan forces fanned out across the country to provide security, as voting began Saturday.
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London protesters call for new Brexit referendum
Tens of thousands of protesters gathered in central London on Saturday to call for a new referendum on the United Kingdom’s departure from the European Union. (Oct. 20)
Afghan voters cast ballot in Helmand province
Voters turned out in large numbers in Lashkar Gah, the capital city of Helmand province, to vote in the Afghan parliamentary elections on Saturday. (Oct. 20)
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Winners of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2018 competition
Pot eh! Canada to legalize marijuana
Canada becomes the most recent country to legalize marijuana. Advocates hope the legislative launch spreads globally.
Kim Jong Un, Moon Jae-in hold inter-Korean summit as fragile peace process hangs in the balance
South Korean President Moon Jae-in is trying to help resolve a stalemate with the U.S.over North Korea’s nuclear program, as well as bring momentum to his efforts to improve inter-Korean relations and expand economic ties with Pyongyang.
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Trump threatens to ‘get involved’ in law enforcement investigations into his own campaign
President Donald Trump recently stepped up his attacks on law enforcement agencies as a double-pronged investigation into his campaign has snowballed.
‘Today our boys are coming home’: Presumed remains of US soldiers returned by North Korea arrive in Hawaii
Vice President Mike Pence welcomed home 55 sets of remainsbelieved to be Americansoldiers who didn’t make it home more than 60 years ago after fighting in the Korean War.
A parched planet: Record-breaking heat blanketing four continents in July
Julyhas brought record-breaking heat to people around the world.From Algeria’s deserts to Japan’s bustling cities, here are some of the historic temperatures that haveaffected four continents this month.
Health officials: Don’t eat crab meat From Venezuela
Be careful eating crab this summer as Health officials warn the seafood from Venezuela can cause diarrhea, vomiting and fever.