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Pressed to confess: Japan accused of 'hostage justice'

Pressed to confess: Japan accused of 'hostage justice'

TOKYO — Yo Amano says he is unravelling in a cell where he has been confined alone almost 24 hours a day for over six years, despite not having been convicted of the fraud charges against him.

Australian woman found guilty of triple murder with toxic mushrooms

Australian woman found guilty of triple murder with toxic mushrooms

An Australian woman murdered her husband's parents and aunt by lacing their beef Wellington lunch with toxic mushrooms, a jury found Monday at the climax of a trial watched around the world.

Volunteers search for survivors along flood-hit Texas’ Guadalupe River

Volunteers search for survivors along flood-hit Texas’ Guadalupe River

More than 600 volunteers flocked to central Texas on Sunday to help with search and rescue operations along the Guadalupe River after deadly flooding.

Israel eyes peace accords with Syria, Lebanon

Israel eyes peace accords with Syria, Lebanon

JERUSALEM -- Israel said Monday it is "interested" in striking peace agreements with neighboring Lebanon and Syria, a potentially historic shift in the region after decades of war and animosity.

Dalai Lama suggests institution to continue at 90th birthday launch

Dalai Lama suggests institution to continue at 90th birthday launch

MCLEOD GANJ, India -- Exiled Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, gave on Monday the strongest indication yet that the 600-year-old institution would continue after his death, at prayer celebrations for his 90th birthday.

Wildfires spread across Turkey's Izmir province

Wildfires spread across Turkey's Izmir province

Heavy winds hindered efforts to battle raging wildfires in the western Turkish province of Izmir on Sunday (June 29).

UN conference seeks boost for aid as US cuts bite

UN conference seeks boost for aid as US cuts bite

SEVILLE, Spain — A UN conference aiming to rally fresh support for development aid begins in Spain on Monday with the sector in crisis as US-led funding cuts jeopardize the fight against poverty.