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Jean-Claude Arnault is escorted on Nov. 12 after the first day of his appeal trial in Stockholm. Arnault challenged his conviction for rape, but instead of throwing out the conviction, the appeals court extended his sentence.

Swedish Cultural Figure Appeals Rape Conviction, Is Given Longer Sentence

4:06pm December 03, 2018

by Camila Domonoske

Jean-Claude Arnault's sex abuse scandal has roiled the Swedish Academy, which selects the Nobel Prize in Literature. His appeal of his Oct. 1 conviction has backfired.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends the weekly Cabinet meeting at his office in Jerusalem on Sunday. Israeli police have recommended indicting Netanyahu on bribery charge allegations related to a corruption case involving Israel's Bezeq tele

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Israeli Police Recommend Indicting Netanyahu In 3rd Corruption Allegations This Year

3:27pm December 03, 2018

by Daniel Estrin

This time, Israel's prime minister is being investigated for an alleged "bribery relationship" with Shaul Elovitch, the controlling shareholder of telecommunications company Bezeq.

NASA astronaut Anne McClain (from left), Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko and David Saint-Jacques of the Canadian Space Agency successfully blasted into space on Monday morning. It is the first mission since an aborted launch in October.

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Soyuz Rocket Launches, Docks Successfully To Relief Of NASA, Russia Space Agency

3:17pm December 03, 2018

A Russian, an American and a Canadian were aboard the spacecraft when it lifted off from Russia's Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazkahstan. It's the first launch since a failed mission in October.

Natural historian David Attenborough listens to speeches during the COP24 summit on climate change in Katowice, Poland, on Monday.

David Attenborough Warns Of 'Collapse Of Civilizations' At U.N. Climate Meeting

2:46pm December 03, 2018

by Camila Domonoske

The British naturalist spoke at an international climate conference being held in Poland. "Time is running out," he said.

Qatar will officially exit OPEC on Jan. 1, the country's energy minister, Saad al-Kaabi, said at a news conference in Doha on Monday.

Qatar Will Pull Out Of OPEC, As Rift With Saudi Arabia Deepens

1:53pm December 03, 2018

by Bill Chappell

Qatar made the announcement early Monday — the same day it informed OPEC it is withdrawing from the group. The country says it wants to focus on producing natural gas.

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Paul Sherwen's voice became almost inextricable from the Tour de France for English-speaking fans after a stellar career as a competitor. He covered the world's most famous cycling event for 33 years.

Paul Sherwen, Renowned Cycling Commentator, Dies At 62

1:10pm December 03, 2018

by Vanessa Romo

Sherwen's voice became almost inextricable from the Tour de France for English-speaking fans after a stellar career as a competitor. He covered the world's most famous cycling event for 33 years.

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Energy-Rich Qatar Announces It Will Leave OPEC In New Year

8:11am December 03, 2018

by Peter Kenyon

The Persian Gulf nation of Qatar, announced Monday that it would withdraw from the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries in January. Qatar has a dispute with Saudi Arabia.

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Trump Delays Plans To Raise Tariffs On $200 Billion In Chinese Goods

7:47am December 03, 2018

The two economic superpowers said they would return to negotiations. Steve Inskeep talks to White House adviser Peter Navarro. NPR's Scott Horsley weighs in on the conversation.

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People hold Spanish flags during a demonstration called by the far-right Vox Party, over the weekend in Madrid. On Sunday, the once-derided party claimed 12 seats Andalusia's regional elections.

Anti-Immigrant Party Breaks Socialist Stronghold In Spain

7:05am December 03, 2018

by Vanessa Romo

The Vox Party had remained on the fringes since its founding four years ago but on Sunday, its right-wing anti-immigration platform lead to a 12-seat victory that could shift the balance of power.

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Facing Possible Indictment In Fraud Case, Netanyahu Denies Wrongdoing

6:36am December 03, 2018

by Daniel Estrin

Police say they have enough evidence to charge Prime Minister Netanyahu and his wife with bribery and fraud related to Israel's telecom giant. Netanyahu dismisses the accusations as a witch hunt.

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