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The rise in the photosynthetic uptake of carbon dioxide by plants over the past decade is, however, not enough to halt a catastrophic rise in global temperatures.

In a surprise announcement Tuesday night, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the two biggest currency denominations will cease to be legal tender post midnight.

According to the theory, anomalies in the motion of stars and galaxies can be explained by the presence of an entropic force that acts like gravity.

Mosul has been under the control of the extremist group since 2014, and remains the last major city in the country to be held by ISIS.

Countries around the globe have watched the U.S. intently over the past year, eager to see what the tumultuous presidential election would produce.

The National Institute of Mental Health acknowledges seasonal affective disorder but not as a standalone illness.

The event was hosted by Cooperation Ireland’s Chairman Christopher Moran who bought the 15th century Crosby Hall building in 1989 and restored it.

Republican Donald Trump has promised to build a more powerful, larger military branch to quell threats across the globe.

The massive, surprise move was designed to clamp down on corruption and illegal cash being held throughout the country.

Israel views the scrolls to be national treasures that show the roots of Judaism and Christianity in the Holy Land. They include one of the earliest copies of the Ten Commandments important to both faiths.

Despite British Prime Minister Theresa May's attempts to hasten the so-called "Brexit," her country's High Court has put up roadblocks, prompting criticism from business leaders worried about uncertainty.

Clinton was the preferred candidate by every nation asked, however, some countries were pessimistic about the impact of the election on U.S. foreign policy.

A letter comparing Donald Trump's presidential campaign to Hitler went viral over the weekend.

The head of the Foundation for Islam in France is asking Muslims to "make a little effort to adapt to the customs of the host society."

Tensions between the West and Russia may be escalating to their highest since the Cold War.

Authorities announced in July 2016 that the search for the plane will be suspended if no credible new evidence is found in the current area.

Authorities said the seven Afghan refugees raped an Iranian teenager multiple times and also filmed the assault.

For an insight into elephant poaching in Africa, researchers used carbon dating to tell the age of over 230 specimens of ivory seized between 2002 and 2014.

The scandal in South Korea involving a confidante of President Park Geun-hye has plunged her government into chaos.

The militant group Abu Sayyaf has taken responsibility for the kidnapping of a German and the murder of his female companion.

Palestinian officials have expressed their willingness to meet without Israel.

A senior Polish defense official announced he is considering a third squadron of missiles along the Baltic Sea.

Four men have been sentenced to 7,000 lashings after raping a woman in front of her husband and daughter.

After being acquitted of killing his Tinder date Warriena Wright, Gable Tostee has offended people following his "60-Minute" interview about the woman's death.

“When I look at Washington, I am worried,” Joachim Gauck said, referring to the impending election outcome.

A spokeswoman for the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces said the operation would “continue until all objectives are met, namely, seizing and toppling the capital of ISIS.”

A research paper suggests temperatures in 2015 — the hottest year on record so far — could be commonplace in less than 10 years.

South Korea's military said Monday it was on high alert over concerns Pyongyang could fire an intermediate-range ballistic missile around the U.S. presidential election.

Giovanni Cavalcoli said the earthquakes were “divine punishment” for allowing gay civil unions.