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‘New IRA’ blamed for fatal shooting of journalist Lyra McKee in Northern Ireland
Lyra McKee, 29, was fatally wounded by shots fired toward police amid unrest that included dozens of ‘petrol bombs’ and two hijacked cars, police said
A dingo almost ate this toddler, until the boy’s parents fought off the pack
The attack occurred on Fraser Island in Queensland when a dingo entered the family’s campervan and grabbed the child by the back of his neck.
Passover starts Friday night. What you need to know about the Jewish holiday
On Friday night, Jews around the world will celebrate Passover, an 8-day holiday that remembers the exodus of the Jewish people from slavery in Egypt.
Massive Notre Dame Cathedral donations draw high-profile backlash
A common position among critics: The mega-donationsprove social problems couldbe quickly addressed if the wealthy were motivated to do so.
Little, tiny baby? Ryusuke Sekino of Japan was just over half a pound. Now he’s going home
The University of Iowa keeps a Tiniest Babies Registry. The previous smallest surviving boy weighed 9.5 ounces when he was born last year in Japan.
Turf houses, Iceland’s architectural jewels
Iceland’s turf buildings are perfect examples of a local architectural tradition dating back to the ninth century.
Trio of North Face climbers presumed dead in avalanche at Canada’s Banff park
American Jess Roskelley and Austrians David Lama and Hansjorg Auer were attempting to climb Howse Peak in Canada’s Banff National Park, officials say.
Latin America’s huge graft probe: Construction giant paid $800 million to Peruvian politicians
All but one of Peru’s living elected former presidents are suspected of taking part in corruption with construction giant Odebrecht at center.
Kakapo: The rare world’s-fattest parrot has record breeding season
New Zealand scientists say the world’s fattest parrot, the critically endangered kakapo, has enjoyed a record breaking breeding season.