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US WWII bomb detonated in Germany, causing widespread damage BERLIN -- The controlled detonation of an American World War II bomb in the southern German city of Regensburg has still caused widespread damage to nearby hous... by The Associated Press - April 24, 2019

Nora Roberts sues Brazilian author, cites 'multi-plagiarism' NEW YORK -- Best-selling novelist Nora Roberts is suing a Brazilian writer for copyright infringement, alleging that Cristiane Serruya has committed "multi-plag... by HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer - April 24, 2019

France wants to speed up Notre Dame reconstruction work PARIS -- France's government has presented a bill aimed at speeding up the reconstruction of Notre Dame Cathedral and providing transparency on how huge amounts... by Associated Press - April 24, 2019

As deaths rise to 359, ISIS claims Sri Lanka bombings The Islamic State claimed responsibility Tuesday for the Easter Sunday bombings at churches and hotels in Sri Lanka, as the government there raised the number o... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - April 24, 2019

Caravan route less welcoming Central American migrants hoping to reach the U.S. are finding a much tougher trek than those in previous caravans, meeting unwelcoming townsfolk and a surprise... by SONIA PEREZ D. The Associated Press - April 24, 2019

Malawi’s kids get vaccine for malaria The World Health Organization said Malawi has become the first country to begin immunizing children against malaria, using the only licensed vaccine to protect ... by The Associated Press - April 24, 2019

Trump, U.K. set state-visit plans Britain plans to welcome President Donald Trump with the formality of a state visit in June, Buckingham Palace announced Tuesday, 2½ years after first ext... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - April 24, 2019

Iran OKs 2nd bill on U.S. terror tag Iranian lawmakers on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved a bill that labels all U.S. military forces as terrorists, state TV reported, a day after Washington ratche... by NASSER KARIMI The Associated Press - April 24, 2019

Putin-Kim meeting set for Thursday North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrived in Russia today for his summit with President Vladimir Putin in the Pacific port city of Vladivostok. by NATALIYA VASILYEVA and VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV The Associated Press - April 24, 2019

China’s Xi seeks to build naval ties Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday urged closer ties among the world’s navies, even as tensions linger over China’s rapid expansion of its naval forces an... by The Associated Press - April 24, 2019

The world in brief N. Ireland arrests woman in slaying by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - April 24, 2019

Saudi Arabia beheads 37 prisoners for terrorism crimes DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Saudi Arabia on Tuesday beheaded 37 Saudi citizens in a mass execution across the country for what it described as terrorism-rela... by AYA BATRAWY Associated Press - April 23, 2019

Sri Lanka minister: Easter bombings a response to NZ attacks COLOMBO, Sri Lanka -- A top Sri Lanka official on Tuesday called the Easter attack on churches, hotels and other sites "retaliation" for the shooting massacre b... by EMILY SCHMALL and KRISHAN FRANCIS Associated Press - April 23, 2019

U.S. no longer waives sanctions on Iran oil President Donald Trump's administration said Monday that it will no longer exempt any countries from U.S. sanctions if they continue to buy Iranian oil, steppin... by COMPILED BY DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF WIRE REPORTS - April 23, 2019

40 jailed in Sri Lanka attacks; officials say police were given warning but took no action Sri Lankan police arrested 40 people in connection with a series of suicide bombings at hotels and churches on Easter Sunday that left more than 300 people dead... by COMPILED BY DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF WIRE REPORTS - April 23, 2019