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globalpost.com — An invasive species of ant from Argentina and Brazil is killing off other ant species, including the hated red fire ant, in the southern United States, University of Texas researchers say in a recent study published by the journal Biological Invasions.

globalpost.com — The Afghan parliament on Saturday cut short a debate on a bill to protect women from violence after complaints from some traditionalist MPs that it was against Islamic teaching.

globalpost.com — US says Yemen home to jihadist network's most dangerous branch, AL-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula.

globalpost.com — During Merkel's 45-minute private meeting with Pope Francis, the pair spoke about regulating Europe's financial markets.

globalpost.com — Beyoncé, stop playing with our hearts! The singer responded with uncharacteristic brashness to rumors that she and husband Jay-Z are expecting their second child. Though the news seemed to be confirmed by various sources close to the couple (including a fake-surprised reaction from close friend and former Destiny's Child Kelly Rowland), Beyoncé Instagramed an apparent retort to the whispers.

globalpost.com — Toronto Mayor Rob Ford cancels weekly radio show as crack cocaine video scandal swirls overhead.

globalpost.com — The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders was released this week amid criticism of the guide's changes.

globalpost.com — Who complains about the smell of bacon? People in San Francisco, apparently. The owner of Bacon Bacon, an eatery that specialized in all things porcine, was forced to shut down this week over complaints by neighbors that it smelled too, well, bacon-y. Neighbors insisted the offensive smell came from grease being illegally disposed of in nearby sewers.

globalpost.com — Earthquake hits northeast coast of Japan. 5.9 earthquake strikes Fukushima coast. Buildings in Tokyo shook after a 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck the northeast coast.

globalpost.com — Violence continued to tear through Iraq today, with twin explosions outside a mosque the low point on a day when 76 died across the country. In Baquba northeast of the capital Baghdad, a first explosion near a Sunni Muslim mosque drew crowds before a second blast detonated and killed those rushing to help.