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English firefighters saved some piglets from a blaze, then ate them as sausages
Way back in February, a band of English firefighters rescued 18 baby pigs and two sows from a burning barn.

This man is accused of kidnapping a 20-year-old British model and then trying to sell her on the Internet
It sounded like a good opportunity for a 20-year-old British model. Come to Milan for a photo shoot.

Analysis: Trump said transgender troops cause “disruption.” These 18 militaries show otherwise.
Eighteen countries allow transgender personnel to serve openly in the military, including Australia, Israel, Britain, Sweden and Canada.

U.S. denies visas for Afghanistan’s all-girl robotics team
It's not easy to get robotics equipment through customs in Afghanistan, but that didn't deter this plucky bunch.

Mexico officially legalizes medical marijuana, but don’t expect a swift rollout
Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto signed a decree this week legalizing medical marijuana. The measure also classified the psychoactive ingredient in the drug as "therapeutic."

North Korea could co-host the 2018 Olympics, according to Seoul
In just a couple of months, South Korea will host the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, about 40 miles from the demilitarized zone. The country may ask for a little...