Kim Jong Un and Putin have upgraded their bromance, saying Russia and North Korea have reached a 'new high of alliance'

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Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un pose for a photo during a signing ceremony of the new partnership in Pyongyang, North Korea.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, and North Korea's Kim Jong Un pose for a photo during a signing ceremony of the new partnership in Pyongyang, North Korea.

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Plummeting fertility rates are making Asian countries worry about running out of soldiers

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South Korea, which has the world's lowest fertility rate, has military conscription of at least 18 months.

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Macron calls for snap election in France after far-right wins in European Union vote

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Far-right and center-right parties dominated the European Union parliamentary vote. The rightward shift could have wide-ranging impacts, including blocking new legislation toward climate goals.

The 4 most dangerous missions American troops carried out 80 years ago on D-Day

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Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower told his invasion force, "Your task will not be an easy one." He was brutally right.

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3 unsung World War II woman spies who helped make D-Day an Allied victory

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Lise De Baissac was a leader in the French Resistance whose efforts contributed to the success of the D-Day landings.

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The diamond industry is in trouble as it loses its sparkle in China

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Synthetic diamonds for sale in China, where demand for natural diamonds is falling.
Synthetic diamonds for sale in China, where demand for natural diamonds is falling.

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What Modi's narrow win means for India's future

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Narendra Modi won his third term as India's prime minister, but his narrow win sent stocks plummeting, and his foreign partnerships could be at stake.

Croatian millennials can't afford to buy homes. The solution — build on top of their parents' place.

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Homes in Mokošica, Croatia, where flat roofs sometimes signal that the owners intend to build additional stories.
Homes in Mokošica, Croatia, where flat roofs can signal that the owners intend to build additional floors.

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What's the deal with the mysterious Bilderberg Group?

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Protesters gathered near the venue of the 2016 Bilderberg Group conference in Germany.
Protesters gathered near the venue of the 2016 Bilderberg Group conference in Germany.

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Delhi hits record 127 degrees as residents struggle to secure water

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Delhi, India, hit a record 127 degrees Fahrenheit amid a water shortage. At least 11 people have died, and hospitals are seeing spikes in patients.

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