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10 dead, 15 hurt by van plowing over Toronto sidewalk

While the driver is in custody, no comment has been released as to his motivation for the attack.

U.S. anti-Muslim hate crimes rose 15 percent in 2017

CAIR attributed the increase in part to the policies of US President Donald Trump, particularly restrictions on immigration from Muslim-majority countries.

BDS South Africa head to get prestigious award for human rights

Esack is beingrecognized for his "brilliant contribution to academic research and to the fight against race, gender, class and religious oppression."

Mazal Tov! Third child born to UK's Prince William and Kate Middleton

Queen Elizabeth, Prince Charles, the baby's grandfather, and other members of the royal family and Kate's family have been informed and "are delighted with the news."

South African ruling party to march in solidarity with Palestinians

The upcoming march will be in solidarity with the Palestinian Great March of Return.

Self-portrait of John Lennon as Hitler sells for 54k

It depicts the singer standing behind a podium, right arm outstretched in a Nazi salute, with the words "Heil John" printed four times in the lower-right corner.

Scottish comedian fined £800 for teaching dog Nazi salute

Mark Meechan was convicted in March for hate speech.

Kate, wife of U.K.'s Prince William, taken to hospital to give birth

The new royal will be fifth-in-line to the British throne.

Trump says 'long way' to go on North Korea crisis

"We are a long way from conclusion on North Korea, maybe things will work out, and maybe they won’t - only time will tell," Trump said.

Naked gunman kills 3 in shooting at waffle restaurant in Nashville

A patron wrestled away the gunman's rifle, according to police.

Eastern Libya leader's illness leads to concerns for instability

Haftar is an ally of the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Russia and a key to stability in north Africa.

German parliament slams U.S.-led strikes in Syria as illegal

Germany did not participate in the military strikes in Syria, but Chancellor Angela Merkel said they were “necessary and appropriate.”

Merkel: Refugees bring a new type of antisemitism to Germany

Chancellor ‘embarrassed’ Jewish institutions in Germany need security in 2018.

Did Mark Zuckerberg make Facebook vulnerable to anti-terrorism lawsuits?

Zuckerberg said that Facebook is responsible for the content on its platform.

Searching for the 18th hole in Havana

There cannot be many golf courses that celebrate Mayan cosmogenesis.

Former German FM says regrets calling Israel 'apartheid regime'

In an interview with German daily Die Welt, Sigmar Gabriel described Israel's rule of Hebron as "catastrophic."

North Korea says will stop nuclear tests, scrap test site

Trump welcomed the statement and said he looked forward to a summit with Kim.

U.S. labels China, Iran, North Korea, Russia as 'morally reprehensible' regimes

"The governments of China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea, for example, violate the human rights of those within their borders on a daily basis and are forces of instability as a result."

German artists return awards over antisemitism scandal

Rappers Kollegah and Farid Bang won the Echo Award for having 2017’s best-selling hip-hop album with songs that included lyrics that called for "another Holocaust; let’s grab the Molotov” cocktails.

WATCH: Israel at 70 - The future of mankind

What's in store for humanity? Are you ready for the threats we face?

South Korea: North seeking 'complete denuclearization'

"People don’t realize the Korean War has not ended," Trump told reporters.

Barbara Bush, wife and mother of U.S. presidents, dies at 92

According to some media reports, Bush had been battling chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and congestive heart problems in recent years.

North and South Korea set to make big joint announcement

A historic moment for both Koreas.

U.S., UK allege Russian-backed hackers of global cyber espionage campaign

The officials said the infected routers could be leveraged to launch future offensive cyber operations.

Roger Waters slams Syria strikes, attacks ‘White Helmets’

Waters claimed that listening to “propaganda” of the White Helmets about the chemical weapons attack would lead to bombing of Syria.