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North Korea Bans Access To Sites Like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, South Korean Websites

The world’s most isolated country also threatened to punish those who try to access the sites in an “improper” way or spread “anti-republic data.”

‘Attack The Property’ — Russian Activists Campaign For London Real Estate Transparency

A group of Russian activists are pushing for the U.K. government to change the rules on anonymous ownership of real estate.

April Fools’ Day 2016 Quotes: 15 Funny Sayings About Pranks And Jokes

Whether you’re the one being pranked or the one pulling off the prank — or both — here are some quotes, funny messages and inspirational words to help you through the day.

Fukushima Ice Wall Switched On, Hopes To Contain Radioactive Groundwater

The method attempts to contain contaminated groundwater from flowing to nearby areas and spreading nuclear radiation.

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Brazil’s Rousseff Gets Relief From Top Court, Supporters

The president is fighting impeachment over charges of irregularities in the government budget designed to favor her re-election in 2014.

Obama-Xi Meeting Update: South China Sea Tension Looms At Nuclear Security Summit

In a meeting with President Obama, China's President Xi warned the U.S. against encroaching on China’s sovereignty in the South China Sea, a report said.

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UK Terror Threat Update: Armed Police To Be Increased Across The Country After Islamic State Brussels Attacks

Following the attacks in Paris and Brussels, Britain plans to add as many as 900 security officers.

Billionaire Joseph Safra Charged In Brazil Bribery Scheme

The world's richest banker knew executives at his Banco Safra SA planned to pay tax auditors $4.2 million in bribes, Brazilian prosecutors said.

April Fools’ Day 2016 Facts And History: Trivia About Why We Celebrate Pranks And Jokes On This Day

Did you know the first “Kick me” signs appeared in Scotland?

Vladimir Putin And Wendi Deng? Russian President’s Ties To Women Revealed By Real Estate Paper Trail

The Russian president may or may not have a new love interest, but real estate connections reveal the women in his life.

ISIS To Attack Germany? Islamic State Lists German Targets For Brussels-Style Terrorism

Germany is among the members of a U.S.-led coalition striking against the Islamic State group in Syria.

Natural Disasters And Catastrophic Events Racked Up $92B In Global Economic Losses In 2015: Report

More than 350 natural and human-caused events took a major economic toll in 2015, reinsurance giant Swiss Re reported.

Flight MH370 Update: Malaysian Teams Sent To Mozambique, South Africa As Search Advances

Malaysia's government has sent teams to two places where recently discovered debris could help solve a mystery surrounding a missing passenger jet.

Canada To Welcome In 10,000 More Syrian Refugees

The Liberal government won election in October 2015 pledging to bring in more Syrian refugees more quickly than the previous Conservative government.

US-Nigeria Cooperation Strengthens As Kerry Meets With Buhari At Nuclear Security Summit

The meeting marks a continued shift in bilateral relations that faltered under Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari’s predecessor, Goodluck Jonathan.

FBI Teams Helping Belgium Investigate Recent Attacks: White House

America has sent FBI teams to help Belgian authorities investigate the March 22 attacks that killed 32 people.

US-China Climate Deal: Presidents Obama And Xi Agree To Sign Paris Climate Agreement ‘As Early As Possible’

Presidents Barack Obama and Xi Jinping said Thursday that their countries would join a global agreement to reduce emissions.

US Seeks Chinese Support For Tougher Line On North Korea’s Nuclear Program, But Beijing Faces Contradictory Pressures

China backed the toughest-ever sanctions against North Korea after its recent nuclear test, but doubts remain about Beijing’s attitude.

ISIS Leader’s Ex-Wife Speaks Out: Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi, Notorious Islamic State Terrorist, Was A ‘Normal Family Man’

Saja al-Dulaimi said her former husband was a “normal family man” when she knew him. Now she wants to move to the West for a better life for her and her family.

2016 Oil Predictions: China Could Beat US As Top Crude Importer As Demand Surges Amid Low Prices

Slowing economic growth has not diminished China’s appetite for oil. The country imported about 8 million barrels a day in February, a record daily average.

Muslim Turkish President Erdoğan Calls For Fight Against Anti-Semitism, Anti-Islam Sentiment

The Turkish president has previously been labeled anti-Semitic and anti-Israel, but his meeting this week was an apparent attempt to change that.

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Eiffel Tower Closes Amid Labor Protests [Video]

Tourists wanting to visit the Paris landmark Thursday discovered it was closed to the public because of nationwide strikes.

In Libya, Gunmen Take Over Tripoli TV Channel Al-Nabaa, Cut Broadcasts, Threaten Journalists

"They took us out of the offices, took control and suspended broadcasting. None of us has been hurt,” one journalist from the channel reportedly said.

'iPhone 6 Legs' Beauty Trend Goes Viral In China As Women Share Thinness On Social Media

Social media site Sina Weibo reportedly has seen more than 50,000 comments on the trend, which experts warned could be dangerous.

Tata Steel Crisis: UK ‘Not Ruling Anything Out,’ Except Nationalization, David Cameron Says

The British prime minister's comments were made after an emergency meeting convened Thursday to discuss the steel giant's financial crisis in the U.K.

South China Sea Dispute: Philippines Considers Submarines To Defend Scarborough Shoal Territory

Although Filipino defense spending is low, there is mounting concern about potential conflicts from competing claims to territory in the South China Sea.

Terrorism In Somalia: Al-Shabab Suicide Bomber Hugs Puntland Official Before Detonating

An al-Shabab suicide bomber detonated his explosives while hugging a local official in Somalia's Puntland region and the blast blew both of them up.

Syria’s Bashar Assad Open To Snap Presidential Elections ‘If There Is Such A Will,’ He Says

The last time Syrian President Bashar Assad held elections, he won in a landslide with nearly 90 percent in a process observers said was deeply flawed.

Why Erdoğan’s Visit To The US Is Drawing Controversy: Everything You Need To Know About US-Turkey Rift

Turkey's president visits the U.S. this week amid a widening rift over policy toward Kurdish rebels in Syria and internal opposition.

UN Tribunal At The Hague Acquits Serbian Ultra-Nationalist Vojislav Šešelj Of War Crimes

Vojislav Šešelj, who had consistently refused to cooperate with the U.N. tribunal, was accused of crimes against humanity and war crimes.

ISIS Said To Be Behind Two Deadly Attacks In Southern Russia's Dagestan

Explosions on consecutive days in the southern Russian region of Dagestan, reportedly claimed by the Islamic State group, killed a police officer and injured several.