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S. Korea holds Panama oil tanker suspected of N. Korea trade South Korea says it is inspecting a Panama-flagged oil tanker suspected of evading international sanctions by trading with North Korea.

South Korea seizes second ship suspected of selling oil to North Korea South Korea announced Sunday that it has seized another ship suspected of violating U.N. sanctions by selling oil to North Korea at sea – this time a Panama-flagged one.

Protests in Iran fanned by exiled journalist, messaging app As protests over Iran's faltering economy rapidly spread across the country, a channel on a mobile messaging app run by an exiled journalist helped fan the passions of some of those who took to the street.

Best 'Fox & Friends Weekend' moments of 2017 Co-hosts reflect on a memorable year.

Country singer Sarah Darling performs 'Auld Lang Syne' Performer prepares to release new music in 2018.

Trump stays focused on Iran protests, says US watching 'very closely' President Trump is seizing upon the anti-government protests in Iran, tweeting Sunday that Iranians are tired of their money being “squandered on terrorism” and that the U.S. is “watching very closely” for human rights violations.

New Year's Eve: Revelers around the world ring in 2018 Revelers around the world ring in 2018, say bye to the old A look at how people around the world are ringing in 2018

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2 dead in anti-government protests in Congo's capital Human Rights Watch says Congolese security forces have shot dead at least two people amid protests in the country's capital against President Joseph Kabila's refusal to step down from power.

Spain saves 66 migrants crossing Mediterranean Sea Spain's maritime rescue service says it has saved 66 migrants from two boats in the Mediterranean Sea.

Anti-government protests grow more violent in Iran Former CIA Station Chief Gary Bernsten weighs in on the conflict.

The Latest: Toll from Afghan funeral bombing rises to 17 The Latest on the war in Afghanistan (all times local): 5:30 p.m.

The Latest: Iran state TV says Instagram, Telegram blocked The Latest on protests in Iran (all times local): 4:30 p.m. Iran state TV is reporting that authorities have blocked Instagram and the messaging app Telegram.

Second ship suspected of smuggling oil South Korea seizes Panama flag-bearing ship.

Witnesses: Residents prevented much worse attack in Egypt Witnesses say the deadly attack outside a church in Egypt lasted up to 20 minutes and that it took another 10 minutes before police apprehended the assailant.

Iran protests turn deadly as 2 killed amid warnings from the regime The growing unrest over the economic woes plaguing Iran turned deadly overnight as two protesters were killed at a rally amid warnings from the country’s government that anyone who disrupts order and breaks the law “must be responsible for their behavior and pay the price.”

Victims of Istanbul nightclub attack remembered Some 100 people have gathered outside an Istanbul nightclub to remember the victims of a deadly New Year's attack a year ago.

Nigeria north state says 5,247 Muslims dead from Boko Haram The Adamawa State chapter of Nigeria's Muslim Council says at least 5,247 Muslims have been killed in the past four years in the northern state because of Boko Haram.

Bird flies into cockpit, forces Delta flight to turn around An unexpected stowaway forced a Delta flight to turn around Saturday morning.

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How to prevent a New Year's Day hangover Nutritionist shares tips.

Tech Q&A: Bitcoin, net neutrality, mounting TVs and more I keep hearing about Bitcoin. I don’t get it. Can you explain if it is a good investment?

Dog reunited with family after airport escape The Canaan pup gave his family quite the scare.

Chrissy Teigen celebrates surviving 'flight to nowhere' with ramen The model and her husband John Legend enjoyed the dish in Tokyo.

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Seaplane crashes into Sydney river, killing all 6 on board A seaplane has crashed into a river in Sydney, killing all six people on board.

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Crash between truck and bus in Kenya kills at least 36 A police official says a collision between a truck and a bus in western Kenya has killed at least 36 people.

Merkel calls for unity as nearly half of Germans want her gone German Chancellor Angela Merkel lamented her country's social divisions in a New Year’s address Sunday, but emphasized her commitment to forming a unified government in 2018.

Fugitive Catalan leader asks Spain to restore his government Catalonia's fugitive former president has called for Spanish authorities to open negotiations regarding the restitution of what he calls his "legitimate government."

Palestinians recall envoy after rally with Pakistan cleric The Palestinians have withdrawn their envoy to Pakistan after he appeared at a rally in Rawalpindi with a radical cleric linked to the 2008 Mumbai attacks.

Thousands remain missing after Iraq's victories against IS Local officials say thousands of people, mostly men and teenage boys, remain missing in the wake of Iraqi victories against the Islamic State group.

Report: 2 protesters in western Iran killed at night rally A semi-official news agency in Iran has quoted a government official as saying two protesters were killed at a rally overnight.

4.6 magnitude quake strikes central Greece; no damage A strong earthquake has struck central Greece and was felt in the capital Athens, some 80 kilometers (50 miles) to the southeast.

Chinese manufacturing growth slows in December A Chinese government survey shows manufacturing grew at a slightly slower pace in December than the previous month following government controls on bank lending.

Rebels storm Indian paramilitary camp in Kashmir; 1 killed Officials say one Indian soldier has been killed and at least two others wounded after rebels stormed a paramilitary camp in disputed Kashmir.

Merkel sees Germany split over pace of social change Germans have rarely been so divided about the changes taking place in their society, the country's long-time leader Angela Merkel said Sunday, adding in her New Year's address that she is committed to helping tackle the challenges of the future by swiftly forming a new government.

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Tips for achieving a longer and healthier life Dr. Jen Caudle shares advice as people get started on their 2018 resolutions.

Dr. Marc Siegel talks Trump's upcoming physical 'Fox & Friends': Trump's first presidential physical to take place in January.

Meghan Markle's half-brother says her father would be 'extremely hurt' by Prince Harry's claim Meghan Markle’s half-brother said her father was “extremely hurt” by Prince Harry’s comments that the royals were the “family she’s never had.”

CNN melts down over white truck that blocked view of Trump Network mocked after anchors go wild over mysterious truck along golf course.

BuzzFeed slammed for 'bigoted' article Critics pounce on article that lists '37 things white people need to stop ruining in 2018.'

Ringo Starr, Barry Gibb tapped by Queen Elizabeth for British knighthood Beatles drummer Ringo Starr and Bee Gees singer Barry Gibb are among four British citizens who have been knighted by Queen Elizabeth as part of her New Year’s Honors List.

CNN mocked after obsessing over white truck that blocked view of Trump playing golf As 2017 wraps up, media watchdogs and political pundits are mocking CNN for its obsession this week with a white truck that blocked the network from filming President Trump playing golf Wednesday in West Palm Beach, Fla.

2017: Rough year for Hollywood's box office Movie ticket sales fell to lowest level since 1995; Claudia Cowan reports from Los Angeles.

Sue Grafton dead: Authors react to loss of Kinsey Millhone Alphabet Series author Authors react to the death of famous mystery author, Sue Grafton.

Sue Grafton, writer behind Kinsey Millhone Alphabet Series, dead at 77, daughter says Mystery writer Sue Grafton has died in Santa Barbara, California. She was 77.