The incident sparked a manhunt and prompted the suspension of mediated talks between Kosovo and Serbia.
Publication: World News
Snopes→ German Linguists: ‘Alternative Facts’ Are the Non-Word of 2017
Each year a Darmstadt University panel singles out a phrase that it feels runs counter to the principles of democracy or human dignity.
Snopes→ Toronto Police Say Alleged Attack on 11-Year-Old Muslim Girl Did Not Happen
The purported incident was condemned by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau before being debunked by authorities.
Snopes→ Singer Dolores O’Riordan Dies at 46
The frontwoman for Irish rock band "The Cranberries" was in London recording at the time, says her publicist.
Snopes→ Wife of Russian Man Killed in Pittsburgh Meets Veteran Who Got His Kidney
Anton Kemaev was touring around the United States when he was shot in the head while sitting in the passenger seat of a car.
Snopes→ Multiple People Killed, Hundreds Injured, in South Africa Train Crash
The incident is thought to be due to "human error."
Snopes→ False ‘Iranian Protest’ Videos Surface Online
Some social media users attempted to pass off footage from past demonstrations and other countries.
Snopes→ Russian Army Demonstrates Latest Weapon: Cuddly Puppies
The country's Defense Ministry has released a video showing puppies eating, cuddling, and playing with officers.
Snopes→ 2017: The Year in Fauxtography
A look back at the year's biggest stories — and the hoax images that followed at their heels.
Snopes→ Bundle Up: Bitter Cold Weather Takes Hold of Northern US
Bitter cold weather has taken hold of much of the northern United States and is expected to stay put for days to come.
Snopes→ Days of Bitter Cold Ahead for Midwest, Northeast
The National Weather Service warned that those whose skin was exposed in such conditions could get frostbite in as little as 15 minutes.
Snopes→ Car Rams Into Pedestrians in Melbourne; 19 Injured
Police say the driver is an Australian citizen of Afghan decent who has a known history of drug use and mental health issues.
Snopes→ Popular S. Korean Boy Band Member Dies in Possible Suicide
Kim Jong-hyun, known by the stage name Jonghyun, was found unconscious at a residence hotel in Seoul and was pronounced dead later at a nearby hospital.
Snopes→ Military Investigation Reveals American Soldier Fought to the End
The results dispel a wave of rumors and misinformation about how Sgt. La David T. Johnson died in Niger.
Snopes→ Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to Marry May 19
Kensington Palace says the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will be held on 19 May 2018.
Snopes→ Clashes Erupt Across West Bank over US Jerusalem Pivot
Protesters burned Israeli and U.S. flags or stomped on Trump posters in displays of anger.
Snopes→ Australian Parliament Allows Same-Sex Marriages
Gay marriage was endorsed by 62 percent of Australian voters who responded to a government-commissioned postal ballot by last month.
Snopes→ Supreme Court Allows Full Enforcement of Trump Travel Ban
The justices said that the policy can take full effect even as legal challenges against it make their way through the courts — with two dissensions.
Snopes→ Theresa May Makes Diplomatic Push to Unlock Brexit Talks
British Prime Minister Theresa May will attend a power lunch on Monday, 4 December 2017, seeking a breakthrough in Brexit negotiations.
Snopes→ Theresa May Makes Diplomatic Push to Unlock Brexit Talks
British Prime Minister Theresa May will attend a power lunch on Monday, 4 December 2017, seeking a breakthrough in Brexit negotiations.
Snopes→ War Crimes Convict Reportedly Dies After Poison Claim
Slobodan Praljak yelled "I am not a war criminal!" and appeared to drink from a small bottle after judges reconfirmed his 20-year sentence in The Hague.
Snopes→ AP EXCLUSIVE: Big Contracts, No Storm Tarps for Puerto Rico
A newly created Florida company with an unproven record never delivered urgently needed supplies, which even months later remain in demand on the island.
Snopes→ President Vows to Unite Kenyans But Deadly Clashes Continue
Violence flared anew in Nairobi as police shot and killed at least three people (one a child) during a memorial for those killed in earlier protests.
Snopes→ Indonesia Volcano Forces Mass Evacuation, Shuts Bali Airport
Mount Agung in Bali, Indonesia erupted for the second time in a week on 25 November 2017, disrupting international flights.
Snopes→ Prince Harry and Actress Meghan Markle to Wed Next Year
On 27 November 2017, palace officials announced that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are engaged, and will marry in the spring of 2018.
Snopes→ Egypt: Militants Kill at Least 200 in Attack on Sinai Mosque
Militants attacked a crowded mosque during prayers in the Sinai Peninsula, setting off explosives, spraying worshippers with gunfire and killing at least 200 people in the deadliest ever attack on Egyptian civilians by Islamic extremists.
Snopes→ Dramatic Video Shows Escape, Shooting of N. Korean Defector
A North Korean soldier made a desperate dash to freedom in a jeep and then on foot, being shot at least five times as he limped across the border and was rescued by South Korean soldiers, according to dramatic video released by the U.S.-led U.N. command.
Snopes→ U.S. Ending Temporary Permits for Almost 60,000 Haitians
Advocates for Haitians quickly criticized the decision, arguing the conditions in the island nation haven't improved nearly enough for Haitians to be deported.
Snopes→ Zimbabweans Gather in Nation’s Capital to March Against President Robert Mugabe
Hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets in Harare to demand his departure after nearly four decades in power.
Snopes→ Sicilian Town Had Long, Bloody Past Before ‘Godfather’ Fame
Corleone is a Sicilian medieval hill town whose bloody past began generations before 'The Godfather' franchise used its name for a fictional Mafia don.
Snopes→ Neighbors Help During Massive Senior Living Center Fire
Chester County emergency officials say at least 20 people have been taken to area hospitals for treatment.
Snopes→ Trump Jr.’s WikiLeaks Exchange Adds Intrigue to Russia Probe
President Donald Trump's oldest son released a trove of private Twitter messages hours after 'The Atlantic' published a report about the exchange.
Snopes→ Russia Drafts Legislation Targeting Foreign Media
The move comes after Russia's state-funded news outlet RT was pressured by the United States to register as a foreign agent.
Snopes→ Putin: Russian Doping Scandals Could Be U.S. Election Meddling
A Russian Foreign Ministry official says "symmetrical measures" would follow if the United States restricts its media activities.
Snopes→ Lawmakers Release Russia-Linked Facebook Ads
Many of the advertisements and fake posts appeared to be intended to stir up fear and division within the United States.
Snopes→ Rerun of Kenyan Presidential Vote Marred by Deadly Clashes
Kenya held the rerun of its disputed presidential election amid a boycott by the main opposition party and rising political tensions.
Snopes→ Kenya Opposition Leader Urges Boycott of Repeat Elections
The leader of Kenya's opposition party urged supporters to boycott a rerun of the country's disputed presidential election scheduled for 26 October 2017.
Snopes→ U.S. Men’s Soccer Team Misses Out on World Cup for First Time Since 1986
The U.S. needed only a tie in their final game in order to qualify, but lost 2-1 to low-ranked Trinidad and Tobago.
Snopes→ Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to Anti-Nuclear Weapons Campaign Group
The $1.1 million prize was given to the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, based in Geneva, Switzerland.
Snopes→ California Becomes ‘Sanctuary State’ as Governor Signs Bill
Law enforcement will be barred from asking people about their immigration status or participating in federal immigration enforcement activities.