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Young Venetians volunteer after flood of their lifetimes VENICE, Italy -- As soon as waters receded from this week's devastating flood, about 50 young Venetians wearing rubber boots and gripped by a sense of determina... by COLLEEN BARRY The Associated Press - November 17, 2019

Protests grip major Iran cities over gas prices; 1 person killed DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Protesters angered by Iran raising government-set gasoline prices by 50% blocked traffic in major cities and occasionally clashed... by JON GAMBRELL The Associated Press - November 17, 2019

Historic flooding highlights Venice's vulnerability VENICE, Italy -- The historic lagoon city of Venice exists on the edge of a double threat: As it sinks, the seas rise. by COLLEEN BARRY The Associated Press - November 16, 2019

As rockets rain down, Israel intensifies its strikes in Gaza GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip -- Israeli aircraft struck Islamic Jihad targets throughout the Gaza Strip on Wednesday while the militant group rained scores of rockets ... by FARES AKRAM JOSEF FEDERMAN The Associated Press - November 14, 2019

Venice 'on its knees' after historic city hit by worst flood in 50 years VENICE, Italy -- The worst flooding in Venice in more than 50 years prompted calls Wednesday to better protect the historic city from rising sea levels as offic... by COLLEEN BARRY and LUCA BRUNO The Associated Press - November 14, 2019

Afghan president: 3 Taliban released for held US, Australian KABUL, Afghanistan -- Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Tuesday announced that his government has released three prominent Taliban figures in an effort to get th... by RAHIM FAIEZ The Associated Press - November 13, 2019

Tear gas and fires: Hong Kong protests from morning to night HONG KONG -- Protesters in Hong Kong battled police on multiple fronts Tuesday, from major disruptions during the morning rush hour to a late-night standoff at ... by KEN MORITSUGU The Associated Press - November 13, 2019

Israel targets Islamic Jihad leader, sending message to Iran JERUSALEM -- Israel on Tuesday targeted two senior commanders from the Palestinian militant group Islamic Jihad, killing one in the Gaza Strip and missing the s... by JOSEF FEDERMAN and FARES AKRAM The Associated Press - November 13, 2019

Turkey starts returning IS fighters; deports US national ANKARA, Turkey -- Turkey on Monday deported citizens of the United States and Denmark who fought for the Islamic State and made plans to expel other foreign nat... by SUZAN FRASER The Associated Press - November 12, 2019

Brexit Party shifts tactics, won't challenge Tories in vote HARTLEPOOL, England -- Brexit Party chief Nigel Farage changed course Monday, announcing that his party would not challenge Conservative candidates in nearly ha... by JILL LAWLESS GREGORY KATZ The Associated Press - November 12, 2019

UN reports increasing violations of Iran nuclear deal VIENNA -- Uranium particles of man-made origin have been discovered at a site in Iran not declared to the United Nations, the U.N. atomic watchdog agency said M... by KIYOKO METZLER DAVID RISING JON GAMBRELL The Associated Press - November 12, 2019

Bolivia in power void as Morales, would-be successors resign LA PAZ, Bolivia -- Crowds of jubilant foes of former President Evo Morales celebrated in the streets Monday after the embattled Bolivian leader stepped down fol... by LUIS ANDRES HENAO CARLOS VALDEZ The Associated Press - November 12, 2019

UN mission in Iraq proposes roadmap for ending upheaval BAGHDAD -- The United Nations' mission for Iraq on Sunday proposed a roadmap out of the country's social upheaval, while Amnesty International said Iraq's crack... by QASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRA The Associated Press - November 11, 2019

Bolivia's President Morales resigns amid allegations of election fraud LA PAZ, Bolivia -- Bolivian President Evo Morales announced his resignation Sunday under mounting pressure from the military and the public after his re-electio... by PAOLA FLORES and CARLOS VALDEZ The Associated Press - November 11, 2019

Iran discovers new oil field with over 50 billion barrels TEHRAN, Iran -- Iran has discovered a new oil field in the country's south with over 50 billion barrels of crude, its president said Sunday, a find that could b... by AMIR VAHDAT The Associated Press - November 11, 2019