Philippines: Militant group makes $7.3 million from kidnappings in less than a year
Abu Sayyaf turns to abductions of foreign tugboat crewmen as military offensives restrict mobility, confidential Philippine government report says
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Woman accused of killing ex-classmate with cyanide learns her fate
Dramatic climax to trial that was broadcast live, became national spectacle in Indonesia
UN prepares for possible chemical attacks in fight to retake Mosul from ISIS
Mosul offensive is largest Iraqi military operation since the 2003 U.S.-led invasion and involves more than 25,000 troops
Romania: Rights activist asks court to recognize his same-sex marriage to U.S. man
"Our values are no different from any other family in Romania," activist says
Police prevent Australian theme park from reopening days after 4 killed on river rapids ride
“Dreamworld” park closed as a crime scene since two men and two women died Tuesday; planned Friday memorial cancelled
Officials in Italy assess damage after earthquakes
Officials scramble to come up with temporary housing for thousands of displaced amid pouring rain
UNICEF: School bombing may be deadliest of Syria war
Attack left 22 children, 6 teachers dead; Human rights official calls strike “outrage” and possible "war crime"
Offensive on ISIS base Raqqa will be harder than Mosul: U.S. general
Army Lt. Gen. Stephen Townsend also said American intelligence has detected indistinct signs of ISIS plotting against the West from Raqqa
More clues point to Russian involvement in DNC, Podesta hacks
Russian investigative website Bellingcat was hacked with similar "spear phishing" techniques
Boy with Down Syndrome grows champion pumpkin
This pumpkin won first prize – and a place in our hearts
U.S. intel focuses on ISIS center for Western plots
As battle for Mosul grinds on, Western officials turn focus to place in Syria where Paris and Brussels attacks were plotted
Mayor: "Apocalyptic" aftershock strikes central Italy after quake
Powerful earthquakes knock out power, close major highway, send panicked residents into rain-drenched streets
UN expert calls junk food a human rights concern
Poor people are forced to choose between economic viability and nutrition, she argues
China’s farmer nail gun killer gets popular support
After his home was razed for new development, Jia Jinglong took revenge with a nail gun, and became a symbol for the average Chinese
Syrian school airstrikes kill up to 22, mostly kids
As many as 10 airstrikes hit residential part of rebel area, activists say; Turkey says Syria dropped barrel bombs on opposition they support
At least 4 dead as Isaias brings threat of floods across the Southeast
At least 12 killed, more than 300 hurt in strike on Saudi airport, officials say
DOJ investigating TV networks over suspension of press pool after Trump media ban
Christa Pike released from hospital following botched execution, lawyers say
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After airport strike, Trump considering whether to join fight against Houthis
House candidate who reported rape on campaign trail details why she came forward
Trump says Ukraine needs new president, blames Zelenskyy for diesel prices
8 killed in Pennsylvania mass shooting; suspect also dead
