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Africa

Congolese Are On Edge Following Presidential Election

The Democratic Republic of Congo finally voted Sunday in a long-delayed election meant to usher in a peaceful transfer of power after Joseph Kabila's long rule.

Congolese Are On Edge Following Presidential Election

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National Security

U.S.-South Korea Forces Agreement Set To Expire With No New Deal In Place

President Trump wants South Korea to pay more for the U.S. troops based there. The current agreement expires Monday as the negotiations continue.

U.S.-South Korea Forces Agreement Set To Expire With No New Deal In Place

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'Keep The Faith In Our Country And Hold Fast,' Mattis Tells Defense Department

President Trump and Defense Secretary James Mattis at the White House in October. Mattis will be replaced by Deputy Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan on Tuesday. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption

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National Security

'Keep The Faith In Our Country And Hold Fast,' Mattis Tells Defense Department

Monday is the Defense Secretary's last day on the job. He urged people to "to support and defend the Constitution while protecting our way of life."

Serena Williams And Roger Federer To Face Off For The First Time, In Mis

Serena Williams and Roger Federer, shown here at the Wimbledon Championships 2012 Winners Ball, are set to play each other at a mixed doubles match on New Year's Day at the Hopman Cup in Perth, Australia. Clive Brunskill/Getty Images hide caption

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Sports

Serena Williams And Roger Federer To Face Off For The First Time, In Mis

The tennis legends will meet at a mixed doubles match in Perth, Australia. They have been on the international tennis circuit for decades and hold 43 Grand Slam titles between them.

Jair Bolsonaro, A Polarizing Figure, Prepares To Become Brazil's President

On New Year's Day, Jair Bolsonaro will be sworn in as president of Brazil. He's an admirer of Donald Trump, and his rise to power has created — and reflected — deep divisions among Brazilians. Buda Mendes/Getty Images hide caption

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Jair Bolsonaro, A Polarizing Figure, Prepares To Become Brazil's President

On New Year's Day, Jair Bolsonaro will be sworn in as president. He's an admirer of Donald Trump, and his rise to power has created — and reflected — deep divisions among Brazilians.

Jair Bolsonaro, A Polarizing Figure, Prepares To Become Brazil's President

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Latin America

Journalists Demand Nicaragua Stop Attacking Reporters

Worldwide journalism groups are demanding that the government of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega stop its attacks on journalists. Costa Rica wants an imprisoned TV journalist released too.

Journalists Demand Nicaragua Stop Attacking Reporters

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Africa

Votes Are Being Counted In Congo's Presidential Election

Never before has Congo had a democratic transfer of power, but Congolese finally voted Sunday in a long-delayed presidential election. Voters were choosing a successor to President Joseph Kabila.

Votes Are Being Counted In Congo's Presidential Election

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Europe

Merkel Expected To Push For Global Cohesiveness In New Year's Speech

Angela Merkel is still the chancellor of Germany and could stay in that job until 2021 — although you could be forgiven for thinking otherwise, given the speculation over who is to be her successor.

Merkel Expected To Push For Global Cohesiveness In New Year's Speech

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Politics

News Brief: Government Shutdown, Migrant Children, Congo Elections

The government shutdown enters its 10th day. Volunteers in El Paso, Texas, staff pop-up medical clinics to screen migrant children at the border. Ballots are counted in Congo's presidential election.

News Brief: Government Shutdown, Migrant Children, Congo Elections

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Bangladesh PM Wins 3rd Term After Violent Election, Accusations Of Rigging

Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina flashes the victory symbol after casting her vote, as her daughter Saima Wazed Hossain (far left) and her sister Sheikh Rehana look on. -/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Asia

Bangladesh PM Wins 3rd Term After Violent Election, Accusations Of Rigging

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her ruling alliance handily won Sunday's general election, and at least 17 people were killed during voting. The main opposition party rejects the results.

Bangladesh PM Wins 3rd Term After Violent Election, Accusations Of Rigging

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