Putin: "We can no longer tolerate the current state of affairs in the world"
At U.N., Russian president takes a defiant tone ahead of a planned meeting with President Obama
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Taliban seize first city since U.S.-led 2001 invasion
Coordinated attacks have given the militants the city of Kunduz, and freed hundreds of prisoners; Taliban call victory "a bitter reality" for Kabul
Pope makes unprecedented statement on sex abuse scandal
Francis also delivers a message to victims and relatives who cannot forgive abusive priests
"Mistake" made in bombing Yemen wedding party, officials say
Yemeni security forces say 38 people killed and dozens wounded when two airstrikes targeting rebels by Saudi-led coalition hit celebrants
Maldives president's speedboat blows up coming back from hajj
Yameen Abdul Gayoom's wife and bodyguard injured in blast; political violence in Maldives, known largely for its island resorts, is rare
Knife-wielding man kills 5 children in Thailand
Police say neighbor inflected savage attack after complaining about noise
Obama and Putin to hold tense meeting over Syria crisis
Russia's recent military buildup in western Syria blindsided U.S. officials, who fear more bloodshed
Pro-secession parties in Catalonia win landmark vote
Parties based around Barcelona pushing for Catalonian independence claim victory in parliamentary elections, setting up showdown with Madrid
Israel strikes Syrian army posts in Golan Heights
While admitting recent rocket fire from Syria was errant, Israel says it hold Syrian military accountable for any aggression
Obama addresses UN summit as Syria war draws spotlight
The worsening situation in the Middle East threatens to overshadow global development and everything else at U.N. summit
Dalai Lama cancels October U.S. appearances for medical rest
The 80-year-old Tibetan Buddhist leader's condition is not clear, but doctors at Mayo Clinic told him to slow down
France launches first airstrikes against ISIS in Syria
President Hollande's office says "Our nation will strike each time our national security is at stake"; France has already hit ISIS in Iraq
Pope Francis meets with U.S. clergy sex abuse victims
The pontiff tells bishops on last day in Philadelphia "God weeps" for abuse victims, while promising to "zealously" protect young people
Iraq announces ISIS deal with Russia, Syria and Iran
Iraq has long had close ties with neighboring Iran in fighting the advance of ISIS; deal announced as Russia ramps up presence in Syria
Chinese schools adopt an American approach
Boston College Professor Mike Barnett is helping teach students in China to think and reason using real-life problems
These factors could decide Netanyahu's fate in Israel's election
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Betting companies cap winners while lavishing losers with rewards
Maurene Comey, James Comey's daughter, was unlawfully fired, judge rules
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Iran shrugs off Trump's attack threats, says diplomacy ongoing
Duchess Meghan confronted dad over child abuse claims last year
Walter Koenig, actor who played Chekov on "Star Trek," dies at 90
Anthropic files for IPO as it competes for AI dominance
