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US carrier in Persian Gulf region sends clear signal to Iran

The USS Abraham Lincoln, with its contingent of Navy destroyers and cruisers and a fighting force of about 70 aircraft, is the centerpiece of the Pentagon's response to what it calls Iranian threats to attack U.S. forces or commercial shipping in the Persian Gulf...

Boys are invisible victims in sex trafficking

Join us during Fox Report with Jon Scott for an exclusive look into a home that helps young boys who have been sex trafficked. Source: Fox News - National Boys are invisible victims in sex trafficking

Sex abuse crisis tops agenda as Southern Baptists convene

The Southern Baptist Convention convenes its annual national meeting Tuesday, and sex abuse by clergy and staff is expected to be the big topic of conversation. Source: Fox News - National Sex abuse crisis tops agenda as Southern Baptists convene

Small plane crashes after taking off from Long Island airport

A single-engine plane with two occupants on board erupted in flames after it crashed Saturday shortly after taking off from a Long Island airport, according to reports. Source: Fox News - National Small plane crashes after taking off from Long Island airport

Pickup hits Amish horse-drawn carriage, killing 2 kids

Authorities say a pickup truck rear-ended an Amish horse-drawn carriage in southern Michigan, killing two children and seriously injuring two others and a woman who were in the carriage. Source: Fox News - National Pickup hits Amish horse-drawn carriage, killing 2...

Virginia man back in US after court questions deportation

A northern Virginia man who says he fears torture at the hands of Israeli authorities is back in the U.S. after a judge's order forced immigration authorities to reverse his deportation and bring him back from Israel before he ever got off the plane. Source: Fox News...

Europe

EU anti-tax avoidance rules target multinationals

New EU rules to eliminate the main loopholes used in corporate tax avoidance came into force on 1 January, with legally binding anti-abuse measures targeting tax practises of some large multinationals. Source: European Business News EU anti-tax avoidance rules target...

The secret drink recipe used to cure royals

Produced by Budapest based beverage company Zwack, Unicum is a herbal liqueur made from a secret recipe that's a regular fixture in bars across the city. Source: CNN Europe The secret drink recipe used to cure royals

11 of Budapest's best festivals

Straddling the picturesque Danube, Budapest provides the perfect backdrop for a festival and this city definitely knows how to put on a show. Source: CNN Europe 11 of Budapest's best festivals

The chef driving Hungary's food revolution

Hungary is not a country known for its cutting-edge cuisine, but rather its traditional meaty stews, creamy soups, plum dumplings and fried dough. Source: CNN Europe The chef driving Hungary's food revolution

The chef driving Hungary's food revolution

Hungary is not a country known for its cutting-edge cuisine, but rather its traditional meaty stews, creamy soups, plum dumplings and fried dough. Source: CNN Europe The chef driving Hungary's food revolution

The ultimate wellness guide to Budapest

Renowned the world over for its beautiful architecture and breathtaking views, visitors flock to Budapest each year to experience the city's spas and wellness centers. Source: CNN Europe The ultimate wellness guide to Budapest

Budapest's best cakes and where to find them

It's possible there's no better place than Budapest to while away an afternoon in a coffee house with a cake -- or three. Source: CNN Europe Budapest's best cakes and where to find them

Asia

Barrett laid low by stomach bug, says Hurricanes coach

New Zealand's first-choice flyhalf Beauden Barrett missed Saturday’s Super Rugby clash between his Wellington Hurricanes side and the Lions due to a stomach bug, Hurricanes coach John Plumtree said. Source: Channel News Asia Barrett laid low by stomach bug, says...

Mladenovic and Babos claim women's doubles title in Paris

PARIS: Hungary's Timea Babos and France's Kristina Mladenovic won the French Open women's doubles title when they thrashed China's Duan Yingying and Zheng Saisai 6-2 6-3 in the final on Sunday. The second seeds claimed their second Grand Slam title together after last...

Bangladesh highway blocked as fishermen protest catch ban

Several thousand fishermen blocked Bangladesh's busiest highway Sunday, police said, as protests escalated over a two-month fishing ban in the Bay of Bengal. Source: Channel News Asia Bangladesh highway blocked as fishermen protest catch ban

G20 agrees to wrap up Big Tech tax rules by 2020

Group of 20 finance ministers agreed on Sunday to compile common rules to close loopholes used by global tech giants such as Facebook to reduce their corporate taxes, a final communique issued by the bloc showed on Sunday. Source: Channel News Asia - Business G20...

14 PMDs seized during weekend sting

SINGAPORE: Fourteen personal mobility devices (PMDs) were impounded after several riders were caught flouting rules during enforcement operations over the weekend. The Land Transport Authority (LTA) said in a Facebook post on Sunday (Jun 9) that 70 active mobility...

Tennis champion Barty backs Matildas for French success

PARIS: Ash Barty was not the only Australian sportswoman competing in elite competition in France this weekend and the newly-crowned Grand Slam tennis champion has sent a message of support to the Matildas ahead of their women's World Cup opener. The 23-year-old Barty...

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