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In a major blow for Britain's government, the High Court says the prime minister can't trigger the U.K.'s exit from the European Union without approval from Parliament.
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Quake spares lives, but strikes at Italy's identity
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US charges 61 defendants in call center scam based in India
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North Korean defectors recall harrowing escapes at U seminar
In searing detail, North Korean defectors told U seminar about evading police and close calls.
Minneapolis
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The consul general is responsible for relations with Minnesota.
Pakistan arrests National Geographic's famed 'Afghan girl'
A Pakistani investigator says the police have arrested National Geographic's famed green-eyed 'Afghan Girl' for having a fake Pakistani identity card.
World
A remote job comes with free land and a sense of community; 50,000 apply
Thousands applied for spot in remote Canada with land included.
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About 65,000 gay and bisexual men were convicted of sexual offenses that were decriminalized decades ago.
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