Early Humans Settled in Cities. Bedbugs Followed Them.

A new study suggests that bedbugs were the first urban pest, and their population thrived in that environment. For the bloodsucking insects, it’s been the perfect 13,000-year-long marriage.

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The Dalai Lama at 90: His Nation Faces a Moment of Truth

The Tibetan spiritual leader has vowed to reveal a succession plan when his birthday is celebrated on July 6. He may get creative to thwart Chinese interference.

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What We Know About the Plane Crash in Ahmedabad, India

An Air India passenger plane traveling with 242 people to London from Ahmedabad, in the western Indian state of Gujarat, crashed on Thursday.

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Japan Says Chinese Fighter Jet Flew Too Close to Its Military Plane

The maneuvers over international waters in the Pacific last weekend prompted Japanese officials to warn China not to repeat them and risk a collision.

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U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem Braces for Possible Israeli Strike on Iran

The diplomatic mission restricted the movement of employees and their families a day after the United States withdrew diplomats from Iraq.

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Air India’s New Owners, the Tata Group, Have Been Trying to Upgrade and Expand the Carrier

The Tata Group, which bought the airline three years ago, has been trying to improve operations at a time of great change in India’s aviation market.

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Picture Begins to Emerge of Suspect in Austrian School Shooting

Officials were investigating how an apparently troubled man had passed the psychological test required to buy firearms.

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Northern Ireland Struck by Anti-Immigrant Violence for Third Night

Rioters clashed with police in Ballymena and across County Antrim as masked groups set fire to a leisure center in Larne, where families had been temporarily settled in emergency housing.

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U.N. Watchdog Rules That Iran Is Not Complying With Nuclear Obligations

The decision comes as Israel appears to be preparing to launch a military attack on Iran, American and European officials believe. Tehran condemned the vote.

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Live Updates: Passenger Plane Crashes in Western India With 242 Aboard

Air India said the Boeing aircraft crashed in the city of Ahmedabad shortly after taking off for London Gatwick Airport. India’s health minister said “many people” had been killed.

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