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NATO chief warns Russian submarine capability at ‘highest level since the Cold War’
Russian submarine activity is at its highest level since the Cold War, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg has said.
NORAD’s decades-old ‘Santa tracker’ embraces new technology
As Christmas approaches, volunteers in Colorado are preparing once again to field questions about Santa’s annual trip across the globe. Nathan Frandino reports.
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U.S. envoy to The Netherlands apologizes for bizarre denials to Dutch TV
Hoekstra confronted with past statements about Muslim ‘no-go’ zones
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.