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NBC News is tracking world travel restrictions for U.S. citizens.
Remembering Angela Merkel's 16-year reign as German chancellor
Following Germany’s elections, NBC News’ Matt Bradley reports on the major events and challenges of Angela Merkel’s 16-year period as chancellor.
One killed as strong quake hits Greek island of Crete
The quake sent people fleeing into the streets in the city of Heraklion, and schools were evacuated. Repeated aftershocks rattled the area.
BP says nearly a third of its U.K. gas stations running on empty
"They're desperate to have more European drivers undercutting British salaries," a minister said, blaming the crisis on a truckers' group manufacturing panic.
Switzerland votes 'yes' to same-sex marriage, among the last in Western Europe
The country, among the last in Western Europe to grant full marriage rights, will also allow same-sex couples to adopt children and use sperm banks.
Rwandan genocide 'kingpin' Bagosora dies in Mali prison, sources say
Bagosora was serving a 35-year sentence after being found guilty of crimes against humanity.
China's Xi warns of 'grim' Taiwan situation in letter to opposition leader
"At present, the situation in the Taiwan Strait is complex and grim," the Chinese president wrote.
U.S. detains 14 Mexican soldiers who accidentally crossed border
One was cited for possessing marijuana for personal use, and they were all returned to their home country within hours.
Vanuatu to push international court for opinion on protection from climate change
"We must address the crisis by systematically targeting the root causes of one of the biggest and most imminent threats we face today."
Canadian Catholic bishops apologize for indigenous residential schools
The organization expressed "profound remorse" for the abuses children endured at indigenous residential schools.
Female service member assaulted by Afghan evacuees, Army says
The FBI was investigating the case. The nature of the assault was not disclosed.
