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In the latest World Giving Index, global giving was down. But there were exceptions — especially in Africa.

Power has shifted again in one of Iraq's most ancient and pivotal cities — Kirkuk. Kurds have recently been on top there but now Arab leaders are in charge and residents are tense as they look ahead.

Kenya's long drawn-out presidential election riled the half of the country that supported the opposition contender. But for those who supported the incumbent winner, including those who live in Kenya's tea-growing highlands, the election offers stability.

Who will control Virginia's House of Delegates? Nearly three weeks after the state's election, it's still not clear thanks to three close races and administrative errors that have muddied the outcome.

As part of its tax overhaul plan, the Senate is considering whether to allow oil exploration in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Alaskans are weighing in on how they feel about this new movement in a decades long debate.

The nonprofit GiveWell publishes an annual list of charities it recommends based on hard evidence. It includes groups you've likely never heard of — and a charity that simply gives cash to the poor.

The last and only visible such moon of 2017 will appear Dec. 3. The best time to see it is at sunset or the following morning at sunrise, when the moon is near the horizon.

The inauguration of Uhuru Kenyatta at Kasarani Stadium drew overflow crowds that police had to force back. Meanwhile, there were anti-Kenyatta protests elsewhere in the capital, Nairobi.

Sexual harassment allegations against Sen. Franken have been complicated for Abby Honold. She's a rape survivor who had asked Franken to sponsor sexual assault legislation.

Houses on streets with weird names generally have less value. Students looked for examples at Butt Street and Fanny Street. Property values on those streets were as much as 20 percent lower.