Ukraine: Fighter jet shot down by missile
Ukrainian forces' claim comes amid threat of new sanctions against Russia, artillery attack on Donetsk
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"We are coming for you": Extremists returning home at heart of Syria fears
Counterterrorism officials fear attacks from Europeans and Americans who have gone to fight for extremist armies in Syria and now Iraq
Rebels control key Ukraine town as EU ministers urge new Russia sanctions
Pro-Russia separatists in control of strategic coastal town; EU foreign ministers say Moscow should be punished for invading Ukraine
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Russian fund with U.S. advisers escapes sanctions so far
The $10 billion Russian Direct Investment Fund has American and European private equity executives as advisers
U.K. raises terror threat level to "severe"
British official cites developments in Iraq and Syria for heightened level, but says there is no specific threat
Israeli police: No foul play in U.S. student's death
Body of Aharon Siofer, ultra-Orthodox yeshiva student from N.J., was found in Jerusalem Forest after disappearing last week
Despite evidence, Russia calls Ukraine incursion "conjecture"
Proof is mounting that Russia has sent troops, supplies to pro-Russian rebels in Ukraine, though it denies claims
Papua New Guinea volcano erupts; residents evacuated and flights diverted
Mount Tavurvur, which is one of the most active volcanoes in the region, destroyed the town of Rabaul in 1994
ISIS recruits fighters through powerful online campaign
Short promotional videos show softer side of jihad, urging viewers to sign up for Islamist extremism
How would airstrikes impact Syria's humanitarian crisis?
Millions of Syrians are in need of humanitarian aid, and millions have been displaced, leaving Syria's future unclear
Small volcanic eruption in Iceland, but no ash yet
Authorities raise aviation alert to highest level but all airports in Iceland open; ash in atmosphere can wreak havoc with air travel
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