As Death Toll Rises, Mourners Gather To Honor Victims Of Italian Bridge Collapse
On a national day of mourning in Italy, questions remain about how a highway bridge gave way, killing dozens.
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How Spanish Women Were Allegedly Targeted In 'Stolen Babies' Cases For Decades
A secret adoption network started in Spain in the 1930s as a fascist tactic to purge "communist tendencies" from women who defended the republic, say prosecutors and academics.
U.S. Threatens Further Sanctions Against Turkey Over Detained Pastor
Rising tensions between the two countries have caused Turkey's currency, the lira, to plunge by about a third of its value against the U.S. dollar since January, sparking fears of an economic crisis.
Norway Hosts Belly Flop Championship
Competitors for the belly flop world championship are gathering in Norway for Saturday's events. Last year's winner Truls Torp will try to hold onto to the title.
Muslim Woman Who Refused Handshake And Then Suffered Discrimination Wins Court Case
Farah Alhajeh says she was shown the door on a job interview after placing her hand over her heart instead of extending it, in line with her religious beliefs. A Swedish court ruled in her favor.
Britain's Hot Summer Reveals Ancient Markings In The Land
The markings show the sites of Iron Age settlements, Roman farms — even Neolithic monuments. The markings were revealed because hot weather across the U.K. is drying out fields.
British Woman Wins Suit Against Online Dating Agency
She sued because the agency didn't find her dream date. According to The Guardian, Tereza Burki, a mother of three, wanted a "sophisticated gentleman" leading a wealthy lifestyle.
Purged By Turkey, An Ex-NATO Officer Speaks Out About Detention Under Erdogan
Cafer Topkaya describes how he went from unassuming Turkish NATO officer to one of the thousands of targets in the Turkish government's sweeping crackdown after the 2016 coup attempt.
Death Toll In Genoa Bridge Collapse Rises To 39
Deputy Prime Minister Luigi Di Maio said a private company responsible for maintaining the Ponte Morandi Bridge did not do its job and was responsible for the collapse.
British Police Name Suspect In Crash At Parliament That Injured 3
Salih Khater, 29, is a Sudan-born British citizen who remains in custody. Police say there's no evidence that Londoners are in any further danger in connection with the incident.