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Protesters Pack Streets Across Brazil To Demand Rousseff’s Exit

Hundreds of thousands demonstrated in major cities as a recession and a corruption investigation threaten to unseat leftist leader Dilma Rousseff.

US-North Korea Relations: Hydrogen Bomb Threatens Manhattan, State-Owned News Report Warns

U.S. defense officials acknowledged North Korea’s expanding ballistic missile program, though most say the nation does not have the capacity to reach major East Coast cities.

10 Suspected Gang Members Killed In Gunfight In Northeast Mexico

A gunfight began early Sunday during an operation against a gang based in Reynosa, Mexico, the Tamaulipas state government said in a statement.

Turkey Blast Update: Deadly Explosion Kills At Least 34 In Ankara

Sunday's attack in the Turkish capital, which killed at least 34 people, comes just weeks after another car bomb killed 29.

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Greece Migrant Costs To Exceed $670 Million: Greek Central Bank

More than 41,000 refugees and migrants are stranded in Greece, their plans to travel north blocked by border shutdowns throughout the Balkans.

German State Elections Results 2016: Angela Merkel's Christian Democrats Brace For Refugee Crisis Backlash

More than 1 million people sought asylum in Germany in 2015 alone, prompting backlash from voters against Chancellor Angela Merkel.

U.S., France Say Syrian Government Trying To Spoil Peace Talks

The Syrian government said Saturday it would not discuss presidential elections at peace talks in Geneva this week.

ISIS Forcing Birth Control On Female Captives To Maintain A Steady Supply Of Sex Slaves: Report

Yazidi women who escaped captivity told the New York Times that their captors used several forms of contraceptives to ensure they did not get pregnant.

Britain’s Osborne Plans Spending Cuts In Budget Citing Global Slump, Brexit Uncertainty

U.K. Finance Minister George Osborne said he would propose more cuts to government spending at the annual budget announcement Wednesday.

Germanwings Crash: Final Investigation Report Recommends Change In Patient Confidentiality Laws

On March 24, 2015, Germanwings Flight 9525 was deliberately crashed into the French Alps by its co-pilot, leading to the death of all 150 people on board.

North Korea Denies Cyberattacks On South Korea Officials

South Korea has been on heightened alert against the threat of cyberattacks by North Korea after the latter conducted a nuclear test in January.

China To Continue Crackdown On ‘Hostile Forces’ And Corruption In 2016, Top Prosecutor Says

Chief prosecutor Cao Jianming and Chief Justice Zhou Qiang said Sunday that combating “infiltration, subversion and sabotage” would be the administration’s key priority.

At Least 17 Militants Killed In Southern Yemen: Witnesses

The airstrikes in the port city of Aden wounded at least 20 civilians and militants as well as three members of the security forces, sources said.

Amid Sea Disputes, China To Set Up Maritime ‘Judicial Center’

China’s increasingly assertive claims in the South China Sea, along with its rapidly modernizing navy, have rattled nerves around the region.

Greece Moves Refugees From Macedonia Border Village Due To Hepatitis Outbreak

Thousands of refugees have camped out in the Greek village of Idomeni as Macedonia, along with its Balkan neighbors, introduced strict border controls.

Scottish Leader Nicola Sturgeon To Renew Independence Push

Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said the Scottish National Party would launch a “new initiative” to build support for the region’s independence.

Germany State Elections 2016: Guide To Polls, Key Issues, Results As Merkel Faces Sinking Support Over Refugees

Chancellor Angela Merkel has dominated politics for a decade, but a surging anti-refugee party is posing a challenge in Sunday's vote.

US Launches Rockets Into Southern Syria From Jordan For First Time

Until now, southern Syria had remained largely untouched by U.S.-led coalition forces fighting the Islamic State group.

Libya’s Presidential Council Calls For Transfer Of Power To Unity Government

Western nations hope a unity government can help tackle a growing threat in the northern African country from the Islamic State group.

A ballistic missile is launched from inside Iran.

Israel’s Netanyahu Calls On UN To Punish Iran Over Missile Tests

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called on global powers to punish Iran for violating United Nations sanctions.

Obama Plans Trip To Urge Britons To Remain In EU, Report Says

The president plans a visit to London around the time that he is to attend an April tech event in Germany, a source said.

Iraqi Defense Minister Khaled al-Obeidi, March 9, 2016

US Drops Leaflets On Mosul Promising Liberation

A leaflet drop by a U.S.-led coalition was aimed at lifting morale among civilians in a city controlled by ISIS. But a military operation may still be months away.

Iraqi Security Forces, Anbar Tribes Launch Operation Desert Lynx To Liberate Hit

Under Operation Desert Lynx, Iraqi Security Forces are trying to drive ISIS from towns and villages in Anbar province.

Two female US marines travel inside an armored vehicle in Afghanistan.

Navy SEALS Could Accept Women By August As US Military Brings Gender Balance To Armed Forces

Overall, U.S. military plans that could open as many as 220,000 positions to women have now been approved, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said.

Russia Doping Scandal: More Athletes Test Positive For Banned Meldonium

Russia will find out in May whether its athletes will be allowed to compete in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games.

Poland Constitutional Crisis Update: Thousands March In Warsaw As Controversy Deepens

Poland’s ruling Law and Justice party has tried to change how the country’s top court works in a move that has been widely criticized.

Syria Peace Talks: Country’s Government Rejects UN Call To Discuss Presidential Elections

Only Syrians have the right to talk about setting the country’s elections, Foreign Minister Walid Muallem said.

Germany State Elections 2016: Amid Refugee Crisis, Alternative For Germany Party Touts Anti-Immigrant, Right-Wing Platform

Founded in 2013, the Alternative for Germany party, which performed well in Sunday’s elections, initially sought to critique the nation’s handling of a eurozone crisis.

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