Russia to start focusing on offensive weapons, Putin says
Moscow's weapons modernization program for the next decade must provide a "guaranteed nuclear deterrent," Russian president says
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Japan's cautious creep back toward nuclear power
The nation overwhelmingly fears it, and all 48 reactors remain silent after Fukushima disaster, but gov't getting very close to flipping the switch
Thousands flee Pakistan flood waters
Monsoon flooding coursing down from Himalayan region of Kashmir, where hundreds have died, is spreading panic to lower altitudes
For Austin Tice's parents, desperation, and hope
Parents of American journalist kidnapped 2 years ago are adamant he'll come home, but as Syria deteriorates, it isn't getting any easier
A United Kingdom -- but for how long?
Britain's leaders are so worried that Scottish voters could be about to shatter 300 years of unity, that they're looking a little desperate
With focus on ISIS, Obama recalibrates aims in Syria
One year ago, the president spoke to the nation about degrading the Assad regime; now the focus is on Assad's extremist enemies
Ukraine leader says Russian troops on the move
President Poroshenko says fragile truce in eastern Ukraine is hard work, but gives new reasons to hope the worst could be over
Kerry copters into nerve center of ISIS fight
Top U.S. diplomat pays unannounced visit to new Iraq PM as the White House's plan to quash ISIS takes shape
Kurds praise American support, want more against ISIS
Kurdish fighters asking the White House to greatly expand the air strikes and rush heavy weapons into the fight against Islamic extremists
U.S. military keeps pounding away at ISIS in Iraq
Armored vehicles of the extremists in Iraq are the latest Pentagon target; U.S. attempting to get help in fight from regional allies
Bombing kills head of Syrian rebel group, activists say
Apparent death of Hassan Aboud of Ahrar al-Sham likely to further weaken the country's already shaky armed opposition
"Long and difficult road": Formula One legend heads home from hospital
Michael Schumacher suffered serious head injury while skiing with his son in France in December
Steven Sotloff sold to ISIS by rebels, family claims
Family of slain American journalist said to have a "strained" relationship with the Obama administration
Shark kills man in Australia despite brave rescue attempt
Beachgoer swam 20 meters from the shore to retrieve the man, who had sustained severe wounds
"The aircraft split into pieces during flight"
Hints about what tore jet apart, but details sparse in preliminary report on what brought Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 down in east Ukraine
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