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Swedish military participation in US-led NATO drone strikes in Afghanistan is illegal and should be stopped, Swedish Doctors for Human Rights, a non-profit campaigning against war crimes, said.

A 15-year-old boy, thought to be the youngest Briton to be convicted of a terrorism offence, was given a life sentence on Friday for inciting an attack on a World War I commemorative event in Australia from his bedroom in northern England.

A 15-year-old boy, thought to be the youngest Briton to be convicted of a terrorism offence, was given a life sentence on Friday for inciting an attack on a World War I commemorative event in Australia from his bedroom in northern England.

NEW YORK - Wal-Mart laid off 450 workers at its headquarters Friday as the world's largest retailer attempts to become more nimble so that it can better compete with the likes of Amazon.com.

The layoffs follow months of rumors about them and they arrived less than two months after Wal-Mart trimmed its annual earnings outlook as profits fell. A previous round of layoffs in Bentonville was announced in 2010 when 300 jobs were eliminated, but the latest marks the largest cuts since 2009, when the discounter laid off 800 employees as the U.S. emerged from recession. While it is the behemoth of retail, Wal-Mart is attempting to make changes that will allow it to "move with speed and purpose,"... Читать дальше...

The Argentine has been in the headlines as much for his relationship as for his goals, but insisted that he had little in common with the Milan striker

Jessica Biel is in mommy heaven. The Spark actress opened up about motherhood — and her boys! [...]

Human Rights Watch slammed the UN Human Rights Council for failing to stop international law breaches in Yemen, where more than 21 million people desperately need humanitarian aid.

Bigger jobs for Ted Pick and Dan Simkowitz prompt talk of James Gorman’s eventual replacement

MIAMI - The latest on drenching storms threatening the East Coast as Hurricane Joaquin swirls in the Atlantic. All times local:

Virginia State Police say they've responded to dozens of vehicle crashes throughout the state as heavy rains cause problems for motorists. [...] in South Carolina, heavy rains have prompted a flood warning for both the Great Pee Dee River and Black Creek affecting areas in Marion, Florence and Darlington counties. Forecasters say the flooding will affect timber operations in the area and that is equipment not moved before the flood will be trapped until water levels recede. The United States Coast... Читать дальше...

LONDON -- Once known as "The King of the Bandit Phones," Taiwanese chipmaker MediaTek aims to shed its down-and-dirty image by partnering with up-and-coming Chinese smartphone companies to offer premium devices at competitive prices. It's part of MediaTek's goal of escaping the slowdown in growth of the smartphone industry.

Arne Duncan had said he was going to stay through the end of Obama's second term.

Here's the high school football games that have seen their starting times changed due to the weather.

A driver of an SUV was injured in Tomah Friday after her vehicle collided with a school bus.

Madrid's left-wing mayor has a new plan to help clean up the city's streets... get university students to do the sweeping.

Plenty of shakeups in the Windy City.

Not only is Bond back, but Daniel Craig seems to be sticking around for one more movie after "Spectre." So let's stop the chatter about who will follow him and focus back on the movie itself, because it looks like after "Skyfall," Sam Mendes is going even bigger. READ MORE: Daniel Craig Suggests 'Spectre' Might Not Be His Last James Bond Film The final trailer for the movie and features the Bond intrigue you'd expect plus CHRISTOPH WALTZ FLYING A HELICOPTER UPSIDE DOWN. What is this, "Fast & Furious"? Читать дальше...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A safety report from the University of New Mexico shows the number of aggravated assault and stalking reports more than doubled on campus last year. The report released Thursday also revealed a rise in the number of sexual assault reports, but university police say the results may be a little misleading.

The Newport News Fire Department says it is responding to reports of downed trees and electrical lines. The department is urging those who live in low-lying areas prone to tidal flooding to pay attention and head to higher ground as needed. Virginia State Police say they've responded to dozens of vehicle crashes throughout the state as heavy rains cause problems for motorists. State Police urged motorists to be on alert for flooded roadways, limited visibility and slick conditions as heavy rains continue through the day. Читать дальше...

Sputnik has exclusively found out the ransom price of ISIL prisoners and where the most valuable prisoners are kept in Syria and Iraq.