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The Nikopol gunboat (left) and the Yany Kapu tugboat of the Ukrainian navy are tugged to the Kerch Seaport.

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Russia's Seizure Of Ukrainian Ships Is An 'Outrageous Violation,' Haley Says At U.N.

3:40pm November 26, 2018

by Emily Sullivan

The countries are trading blame over a maritime dispute in which Russia fired on Ukrainian vessels, injuring some sailors. The incident has sparked Ukrainian protests and an international backlash.

As many as 145 pilot whales lie beached Sunday at Mason Bay, on Stewart Island, New Zealand. A hiker reported the mass stranding on Saturday.

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As Many As 145 Pilot Whales Die Stranded On Remote New Zealand Island

1:13pm November 26, 2018

by Colin Dwyer

A hiker reported the mass stranding Saturday. By the time officials could reach the marine mammals, half were dead — and the rest were in such dire condition, they had to be euthanized.

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E.U. Leaders Formally Back Britain's Brexit Plan

11:24am November 26, 2018

by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson

British Prime Minister Theresa May has the support from European Union leaders on a Brexit deal. But it must still be approved by Parliament in the United Kingdom.

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Border At Tijuana Briefly Closed, U.S. Agents Spray Tear Gas At Migrants

11:24am November 26, 2018

by James Frederick

Hundreds of migrants tried to cross the U.S.-Mexico border but were stopped by tear gas and blockaded by police. The border, where tens of thousands cross each day, was closed for several hours.

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British academic Matthew Hedges was jailed — and then pardoned — after being accused of spying in the UAE. He is seen here with his wife, Daniela Tejada, while on holiday in Thailand.

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UAE Pardons British Man, Days After He Received Life Sentence For Spying

9:09am November 26, 2018

by Bill Chappell

Matthew Hedges spent months in solitary confinement and without access to a lawyer, according to his wife, Daniela Tejada. Today, she says, "I've been brought back to life."

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Remembering Syrian Activist Raed Fares Who Was Killed Last Week

8:00am November 26, 2018

by Ruth Sherlock

Raed Fares, one of Syria's most prominent activists, was killed by unidentified gunmen in Idlib Province on Friday. He used his broadcasts to critique Syrian President Bashar Assad.

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Russia-Ukraine Tensions Flare After 3 Ukranian Vessels Are Seized

6:50am November 26, 2018

by Lucian Kim

Russia seized two Ukrainian gunboats and a tug after firing on the vessels. Ukraine described the action as "unprovoked and crazy." At least three of their soldiers were injured.

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News Brief: Border Closure, Genetically Edited Babies, Climate Report

5:57am November 26, 2018

The U.S. briefly shut down its largest border crossing with Mexico Sunday. A report from The AP indicates designer babies are more within reach. A comprehensive climate report has been released.

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A River Plate fan sits on an empty stand at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires, after the all-Argentine Copa Libertadores second leg final match against Boca Juniors was postponed on Sunday for the second time following an attack on the Boca team bus

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An Attack On Players Forces Major Soccer Match In Argentina To Be Canceled — Twice

8:36pm November 25, 2018

by Philip Reeves

The second leg of the final of the Copa Libertadores was billed as a glorious highlight in the tournament's history — the first ever meeting of age-old rivals Boca Juniors and River Plate.

British Prime Minister Theresa May arrives for an EU summit at the Europa building in Brussels on Sunday.

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European Union Leaders Approve Brexit Plan

7:32pm November 25, 2018

by Dina Kesbeh

The agreement will head to British Parliament for an approval vote in December, which could determine whether the plan remains intact before Britain actually exits the European Union.