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Cape Verde, with its fine sandy beaches and turquoise waters, conjures images of an idyllic island getaway, but its capital played a major role in the transatlantic slave trade.

The features of baby talk — softer tone, higher pitch, almost unintelligible vocabulary — are global. Researchers made over 1,500 recordings in urban, rural and Indigenous communities.

Both the governments of Iran and Israel stopped short of calling for retaliation following the weekend attack. What might prevent or cause further escalation between these two nations?

Al-Qaida has had a habit of putting out subtle hints about attacks it's planning. In the wake of the recent airline bombing plot that was foiled, officials are looking back to see if the group telegraphed its intentions.

Starting today, soccer teams from 32 countries are competing in the Club World Cup, not to be confused with THE World Cup, which is next year. This competition takes place in 11 U.S. cities.

Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau appeared on state TV saying they have seized power in the country, following reports of gunshots near the presidential palace.

Cameroon will learn Monday whether its 92-year-old leader's decades-long rule will extend into an eighth term.

Cameroon will learn Monday whether its 92-year-old leader's decades-long rule will extend into an eighth term.

The United States will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany, the Pentagon said Friday, fulfilling President Donald Trump's threat as he clashes with the German leader over the U.S. war with Iran.

Pope Leo speaks out again about war and peace in a back and forth with President Trump, while the U.S. House speaker and vice president appear to question Leo's understanding of Catholic theology.