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News Brief: Brett Kavanaugh, Trump At U.N., Attorney General Sessions

5:07am September 25, 2018

The Supreme Court nominee talks publicly for the first time since misconduct allegations were made against him. Trump addresses the U.N. General Assembly. Sessions talks to state attorneys general.

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Kim Jong Un Says He's Building North Korea's Economy, But It's Hard To Assess Progress

6:50pm September 24, 2018

by Mary Louise Kelly

In the wake of summits with the leaders of the U.S. and South Korea, North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un has directed his country to focus on growing their economy rather than emphasizing nuclear weapons.

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Nigerian Agencies Launch Rescue Mission For 12 Kidnapped Cargo Ship Crew Members

6:33pm September 24, 2018

by Vanessa Romo

Pirates hijacked the ship on Saturday by using long ladders and destroying the ship's communications equipment. The invaders haven't made demands.

UNGA Begins As Trump Has Worked To Limit U.S. Support For International Agencies

5:36pm September 24, 2018

by Michele Kelemen

World leaders are gathering in New York for the UN General Assembly. The wars in Syria and Yemen, the refugee issue and multilateralism will likely dominate the discussions.

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In a surprise victory, Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, center, ousted the president of the Maldives. On Monday, he celebrated with supporters in the capital, Malé.

Surprise Victory Of Opposition In Maldives Elections, A Referendum On Democracy

5:17pm September 24, 2018

by Sasha Ingber

Voter turnout was nearly 90 percent. The challenger beat the incumbent president, who is accused of jailing opponents. The Indian Ocean nation is at the center of a rivalry between India and China.

President Trump attends a meeting on the global drug problem at the United Nations with U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley a day ahead of Tuesday's official opening of the United Nations General Assembly.

A Year After 'Rocket Man' Speech, Trump Returns To U.N. With Eyes On Iran

3:33pm September 24, 2018

by Ayesha Rascoe

President Trump will speak at the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday. He will highlight progress with North Korea, while calling for more pressure on Iran.

Aldi Novel Adilang's floating fishing hut was spotted by a passing cargo ship, the MV Arpeggio, after drifting at sea for more than a month.

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19-Year-Old Survives 49 Days At Sea After Floating Hut Drifts To Guam

3:23pm September 24, 2018

by Bill Chappell

After he ran out of cooking gas, Aldi Novel Adilang started using wood from his craft to cook fish. He drifted from Indonesia to waters around Guam.

U.N. General Assembly: How Will Trump's Agenda Fare?

2:56pm September 24, 2018

by Michele Kelemen

A look at the administration's latest moves: U.N. Human Rights Council withdrawal, defunding the U.N. agency that aids Palestinian refugees and lowering a cap on refugees to be resettled in the U.S.

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Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said a "cowardly attack" at a military parade in Iran over the weekend was carried out by a separatist group supported by the U.S. He's seen here speaking in Tehran earlier this month.

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Iran Warns U.S. Over Deadly Separatist Attack On Parade

2:54pm September 24, 2018

by Bill Chappell

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said that "the cowardly attack was committed by those who are rescued by the Americans ... and they are financed by Saudi and Emirate's money."

The Aquarius rescue ship last month as it entered the harbor of Senglea, Malta.

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Last Private Rescue Ship On Deadly Mediterranean Migrant Route Loses Its Registration

1:11pm September 24, 2018

by Merrit Kennedy

International charities say it is a death sentence for hundreds of people trying to reach safety. They say Panama revoked the Aquarius 2's registration after pressure from Italy, which Italy denies.