U.S. broke ISIS siege of Iraqi refugees, Obama says
The president explained that the situation for the trapped Yazidis has "greatly improved"
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Parents of U.S. journalist missing in Syria issue plea to captors
Two years after Austin Tice disappeared covering the war in Syria, his parents say they "will not give up"
Syrian troops beat rebels in Damascus suburb
Assad's army retakes town of Mleiha on road to Damascus airport as gov't forces continue to capitalize on divisions within opposition
Pope's nod to China, on a wing and a prayer
Francis' South Korea visit historic in its own right, but to millions in China, path he took to get there is even more significant
Ukraine leader: Russia plotting "direct invasion"
Moscow says mile-long convoy of trucks suddenly rerouted toward rebel-held southeast Ukraine is carrying aid; Kiev suspects a very large Trojan Horse
Can the U.S. cut off ISIS from its funding?
Employing a hybrid of the typical funding tactics used by extremist groups, ISIS's financing presents a major challenge for the U.S.
World tensions surface in pope's S. Korea visit
Seoul says North fired projectiles into sea as he arrived; Vatican's testy relationship with China reportedly having repercussions
Pope Francis arrives in South Korea
On first papal visit to the Asian nation in 25 years, Francis plans to beatify 124 Korean martyrs
U.S. trying to determine how to help Yazidi survivors
Disaster response experts are trying to figure out how to help the Iraqi refugees who have survived
Iraq official: Trapped Yazidis need international help
Thousands of Yazidi people are at still stranded on Mount Sinjar; and the governor of the province where they live fears Iraqi leaders do not care
U.S. troops land on Iraqi mountain to weigh rescue
After reconnaissance mission, operation to evacuate Yazidi refugees trapped by ISIS fighters on Mount Sinjar now considered less likely
Egypt: Israel, Hamas to extend temporary truce
Even as Egyptian mediators say cease-fire will be extended for 5 days, Hamas fires rockets at Israel and Israel responds with strikes
Brazil presidential candidate killed in plane crash
Small plane crashes into residential neighborhood in Santos, killing all seven on board; bad weather eyed as culprit
Why America's war in Afghanistan is no victory
Taliban leaders say with U.S. firepower pulling out and the country's ethnic divisions as sharp as ever, their day is just dawning
U.S. rescue of Iraqi refugees now 'less likely'
After team of Americans conducts reconnaissance mission on Mount Sinjar, Pentagon says there are fewer refugees than previously thought
Co-pilot stabs pilot, tries to crash passenger jet en route to Israel, Netanyahu says
Christa Pike's execution can proceed, Supreme Court rules
Hegseth says he's cutting generals and admirals by 20%, ousting "woke"
Details emerge in case of former Cornell student alleging rape by frat members
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Iran says it's considering ceasefire counterproposal
Trump unveils South Korean investment in Alaska gas pipeline
Passengers recount terrifying attempted hijack of Dubai-to-Israel flight
Trump deflects on audio of Paxton calling GOP convention a drag on polls
