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Iran deployed two warships off Yemen threatening to further escalate tensions after the U.S. fired Tomahawk cruise missiles destroying three coastal radar sites in Houthi-controlled territory, a US official confirmed to Fox News on Thursday.

Wallonia, which is not even a country, is proving how difficult it is for the European Union to set policy for its 28 nations.

Statements Thursday from Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha on the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej: ___ "Thai citizens in the kingdom and foreign countries all over the world, the day that no Thais wanted to think about or wish to even hear about has arrived.

A woman who has spent 12 years searching for her daughter in a northern Mexican state says the governor has promised to devote resources to inspect a site where thousands of bone fragments have been found.

Pakistan's top court has adjourned the appeals hearing for Christian woman convicted of blasphemy who has been on death row since 2010.

European Union chief Donald Tusk is taking a tough stance ahead of talks on Britain's departure from the bloc, vowing there can be no compromises as London heads toward a "hard Brexit." Tusk said Thursday that the task of European negotiators "will be to protect the interests of the EU as a whole and each of the 27 member states." He insisted that Britain cannot hope to stay in Europe's single market while restricting the movement of EU migrants, saying "there will be no compromises." Tusk, who chairs talks among EU leaders, said London had chosen "to radically loosen relations with the EU — something that goes by the name of 'hard Brexit'." Prime Minister Theresa May has said she will trigger Britain's exit negotiations in March.

An Israeli defense body says it is increasing its efforts to crack down on attempts to smuggle items to the Gaza Strip that Israel prohibits on security grounds.

An international relief effort for victims of Hurricane Matthew in Haiti is entering a more advanced stage.

Egypt's president says his country remains committed to close relations with its Gulf Arab allies, but will continue to independently pursue its own policies to safeguard Arab security.

The Latest on the influx of asylum-seekers and migrants in Europe(all times local): 5:50 p.m.

Romania's president on Thursday criticized the way authorities handled the case of a brown bear that was shot by police after it wandered into a central city.

Twenty-one of Nigeria's Chibok schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram more than two years ago have been freed in a swap for detained leaders of the Islamic extremist group, the government and military said Thursday.

World leaders and Thai people alike are mourning King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who died Thursday at age 88, after 70 years on the throne.

The 193 United Nations member states of the General Assembly on Thursday elected Portugal's former prime minister Antonio Guterres as the next secretary-general of the UN.

Europeans lawmakers supportive of Greece's left-wing government are urging the European Commission to act swiftly on debt relief for the bailed out eurozone member, warning that delays would produce "devastating results" for its economy.

The 70-year reign of Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej spanned coups, insurgencies and dozens of national governments.

Pakistan's interior minister has confirmed authorities imposed a travel ban on a prominent journalist, saying the step was taken after the reporter tried to flee the country.

French Prime Minister Manuel Valls says his country supports the election of Hillary Clinton over Donald Trump in the upcoming U.S. presidential election.

South African media say President Jacob Zuma is seeking to block the release of a preliminary report on whether a wealthy business family sought to influence the selection of some Cabinet minister picks.

Israel's Shin Bet security agency says it has indicted three Arab Israelis for acts inspired by the Islamic State group, including attempting to set fire to a soccer stadium, smuggle weapons from the West Bank and cross into Syria to join the militant group.