As ISIS fight rages, Iraq leader seeks help at Davos
Prime minister expresses optimism in fight against Islamic extremists, urges outside intervention to end Syria civil war
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U.S. and Cuba move toward embassies, while remaining at odds over human rights
The United States and Cuba are trying to eliminate obstacles to normalized ties as the highest-level U.S. delegation to the communist island in more than three decades holds a second day of talks with Cuban officials.
Fate of hostages threatened with death unclear after ISIS deadline expires
Supporters of extremists circulate message on Twitter saying two Japanese hostages have been executed but no proof has emerged
Pope urges families to talk, not text
Francis warns "media can be a hindrance if they become a way to avoid listening to others"
Ukraine rebels hint at major offensive
Pro-Russian separatist leader rejects peace efforts, vows to claim new ground as death toll tops 5,000
Tennis star's "twirl" sparks sexism controversy
Eugenie Bouchard who was asked to twirl by interviewer says she was "not offended" as social media erupts over sexism row
Israeli barber selling "magic" skull caps
Jewish headwear advertized as washable, brush-able, dye-able, and you can wear it without fear of anti-Semitic attack
Argentine leader changes tune on prosecutor's death
As president Kirchner changes her position on the case, it's turning into a growing political scandal that could involve another cover up
Belgium hunts man linked to Jewish Museum attack
Police want to question man seen on video with suspect after deadly shooting spree in May
Dramatic rescue at sea caught on tape
British Coastguard helicopter camera rolls as big wave knocks fishermen and their rescuers off upturned boat in frigid North Atlantic
ISIS: "Countdown has begun" for Japanese hostages
New video shows clock winding down to zero; group had given Tokyo 3 days, now up, to pay $200M ransom for the 2 captives
Will death of Saudi king hasten reform?
U.S. ally King Abdullah introduced some into what remains a staunchly conservative kingdom, but one where continuing change may be inevitable
Deadline for Japanese ISIS hostages approaching
Time could be running out for a journalist and a security company founder; extremists demanding $200 million ransom
Saudi Arabian King Abdullah dies
Ally of U.S. in fight against al Qaeda had sought to modernize conservative Muslim nation
"Tut, tut!" say critics over disastrous pharaonic shave
Head of the Egyptian Museum's restoration authority defends controversial repair job performed on world-famous mask of King Tutankhamen
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Trump asking advisers if Hegseth should go, sources say
The 2026 blue wave, in charts
2 women advanced further in Navy SEAL tryouts than any in history
Democrats' election rout is poised to reorder federal health policy
Huge space telescope plunges back to Earth after 22 years in orbit
Mamdani says Democrats must keep their "foot on the gas"
Dow posts biggest gain of the year after Democrats sweep Congress
Trump touts White House ballroom after GOP midterm losses
