Ahn Hak-sop, whose wishes to return to North Korea before he dies, failed his attempt on Wednesday.

Earlier this week, a Hamas source said the armed group had agreed to a temporary ceasefire proposal from mediators.

Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry says it rejects "any step that would undermine what remains of the health system".

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In its 323-page ruling, the New York judges stated that the fine was excessive, and likely violated the US Constitution.

The online personality known as Jean Pormanove was found dead in his home in Nice on Monday.

The online personality known as Jean Pormanove was found dead in his home in Nice on Monday.

Geneva, Istanbul and Budapest have been put forward as potential locations - but bilateral talks still remain a long way off.

Geneva, Istanbul and Budapest have been put forward as potential locations - but bilateral talks still remain a long way off.

Governments from 27 countries, including France and Germany, say journalists in Gaza must be protected.

Governments from 27 countries, including France and Germany, say journalists in Gaza must be protected.

Fast-food giant postpones "One Piece" trading card promotion after Pokémon giveaway led to bulk-buying and cards sold online.

Giraffes have always been thought to be one species, but scientists now say there are four.

Giraffes have always been thought to be one species, but scientists now say there are four.

Giraffes have always been thought to be one species, but scientists now say there are four.

Turkish authorities hope the youngster, named Zeytin, can soon be returned to his native Nigeria.

Police say they found a letter on the former Brazilian president's phone requesting asylum in Argentina.

Police say they found a letter on the former Brazilian president's phone requesting asylum in Argentina.

German prosecutors say the man was in a group that planted explosives in the Baltic Sea.

German prosecutors say the man was in a group that planted explosives in the Baltic Sea.