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Powerful car bomb hits Belgian capital

EU

Powerful car bomb hits Belgian capital

A car bomb explosion at Brussels Institute of Criminology in a northern suburb of Belgium’s capital has caused heavy damage to the building.

UN meets to choose Ban Ki-moon successor

SOCIETY

UN meets to choose Ban Ki-moon successor

UN Security Council members are holding a secret ballot on Monday to find a replacement for the international body's current chief, Ban Ki-moon.

Iran marks anniv. of PM office bombing

POLITICS

Iran marks anniv. of PM office bombing

Thirty-five years ago this day, a bomb blast killed Iran’s then president and prime minister in Tehran. Iran now marks the day with special ceremonies.

Merkel slams Muslim refugee ban in EU

GERMANY

Merkel slams Muslim refugee ban in EU

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has criticized some European Union members for refusing to accept refugees just because they are Muslims.