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Japan earthquake: Death toll climbs after 6.1 temblor strikes Osaka


CBS News TOKYO -- A strong earthquake knocked over walls and set off scattered fires Monday morning around metropolitan Osaka in western Japan. At least three people were killed and more than 300 were injured. The Osaka prefectural government's disaster... ---

There's a 'special place in hell' for Trudeau after his G7 'stunt,' top WH Trade Adviser Peter Navarro says


Fox News There is a "special place in hell" for Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau because of his decision to slam the U.S. in a post-G7 press conference, White House Director of Trade Policy Peter Navarro said on "Fox News Sunday." "There's a special place ...

Merkel's government faces internal rebellion over immigration in Germany


Washington Post BERLIN — German Chancellor Angela Merkel was locked in a showdown with renegade members of her own government on Monday as the future of Europe's asylum system and her own 13-year run in power hung in the balance. The standoff pitted Merkel... ---

Colombia president-elect faces challenges on peace, economy


Reuters BOGOTA (Reuters) - Colombia's President-elect Ivan Duque has promised to unite a divided country behind his plans to toughen a peace accord with Marxist rebels and to rekindle economic growth, but he will face major challenges when he takes office in... ---

US denies Syria claim that US-led coalition bombed troops


USA TODAY BEIRUT – Syrian state media reported Monday that an airstrike against pro-government forces in the far east of the country caused casualties, while Iraqi officials said 20 Shiite paramilitaries were killed just across the border. The Syrian state TV ... -

Afghan peace marchers arrive in Kabul as Taliban end ceasefire


Yahoo News Kabul (AFP) - Dozens of peace protesters arrived in Kabul on Monday after walking hundreds of kilometres across war-battered Afghanistan, as the Taliban ended an unprecedented ceasefire and resumed attacks in parts of the country. Exhausted after their...

Arab aircraft hammer Houthis around airport of major Yemen port Hodeidah


Reuters ADEN (Reuters) - Saudi-led coalition aircraft bombarded Houthi fighters holed up at the airport of Yemen's main port Hodeidah on Monday as a senior alliance official said he hoped U.N. diplomacy could coax the Iran-aligned movement to relinquish the city.

Meghan's Dad: Prince Harry Told Me to Give Trump a Chance


Daily Beast Thomas Markle, the father of the British royal family's newest member Meghan, said her new husband, Prince Harry, told him to have a more open mind about U.S. President Donald Trump. In an extraordinary interview on ITV's Good Morning Britain, Markle... ---

Magnitude 6.1 quake in Japan's Osaka area kills three, stops factories


Reuters TOKYO (Reuters) - A magnitude 6.1 earthquake shook Osaka, Japan's second-biggest metropolis, early on Monday, killing three people, halting factory lines in an industrial area and bursting water mains, government and company officials said. ---

Strong earthquake near Osaka in Japan kills 3, injures hundreds


USA TODAY The magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck shortly after 8 a.m. local time north of Osaka. Dozens of domestic flights were grounded, while train and subway service in the Osaka area including the bullet train were suspended. Loading… Post to Facebook. ---