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Ban Ki-moon Leaves UN Proud of Climate Accord, Regretting Conflicts

Looking back at his stewardship of the United Nations, Ban said ‘this has been a decade of unceasing test’

California Governor’s ‘First Dog’ Sutter Dies at 13

Sutter was a fixture at the Capitol and on the campaign trail where he softened the image of the cantankerous governor, Jerry Brown

Vermont Utility Finds Russian-linked Malware on a Laptop

The Burlington Electric Department says U.S. utilities were alerted by the Department of Homeland Security of a malware code used in a Russian campaign linked to recent hacks

'Turbocharged' Storm Clobbers Northern New England With Snow

More than 100,000 homes, businesses in Maine were without electricity at storm's peak.

Court Reinstates Kennedy Cousin Skakel's Murder Conviction

Michael Skakel was freed in 2013 on $1.2 million bail after being granted a new trial based on claims his lawyer made series of poor decisions

Woman Quits Mormon Tabernacle Choir Over Trump Inaugural

Jan Chamberlin says that by performing at January 20 inaugural, 360-member choir will appear to be 'endorsing tyranny and fascism'

Tennis, Sailing or Spying? US Shuts 2 Russian Compounds

As the Obama administration retaliates for alleged cyber-meddling, Russians were being denied access to the compounds starting at noon Friday

Banned Pakistani Group's Student Wing Protests US Terror Tag

US State Department has designated the Al-Muhammadia Students wing a terrorist organization

Italy: Berlin Truck Attacker Was 'Lone Wolf" When in Italy

Anis Amri died in a shootout with Italian police on Dec. 23 outside a suburban Milan train station

Europe Faces 2017 With Great Deal of Uncertainty

Year ahead to be marked by repercussions of Britain’s vote to exit EU, unchecked immigration and a rising military threat from Russia

Romanian President Nominates Regional Politician as Next PM

President turns down an economist who could have become the country's first female Muslim premier

Initial George Michael Autopsy 'Inconclusive'

Singer's manager said the Michael died of apparent heart failure

Top China Leader Says Catholics Must Act 'Independently'

China to Ease Curbs on Foreign Investment after Complaints

Moves are part of a set of guidelines approved by China's Cabinet that Beijing says are aimed at leveling the playing field for foreign companies and boosting investment

Top China Leader Says Catholics Must Act 'Independently'

One of China's top leaders told Chinese Catholics that they need to operate "independently" of outside forces and promote socialism and patriotism through religion

Madrid Bans Heavy Vehicles Jan. 3-5 in Anti-terror Measure

Poland Mourns Truck Driver Killed in Berlin Attack

Officials gather for funeral of Lukasz Urban, 37, shot dead Dec. 19 when assailant hijacked truck to hit Christmas market

Egypt's Government Approves Transfer of Red Sea Islands to Saudis

Turkish Commission Sets up Vote on Expanding Powers of Erdogan

Critics fear the proposed reforms will allow Erdogan to rule alone, with limited checks and balances

Shootout in Russia's Dagestan Kills 3

Islamic insurgents in Dagestan have mounted frequent attacks on police and officials, and some have sworn allegiance to the Islamic State group