Afghans defy Taliban, turn out for historic election
Insurgents cut off voters' fingers, blast kills nearly 50 as Afghanistan holds run-off election for new leader
World
Protests cast shadow over World Cup games in Brazil
Police's show of force frustrating for demonstrators who say people are fed up over billions spent on hosting event
"By God's will, we will be victorious"
Young Iraqi men gripped by religious, nationalistic fervor sign up to join fight against Islamist militants
With Iraq on the brink, what's at stake for America?
Beyond erasing the security gains of the U.S. war in Iraq, new violence there could undermine regional stability and empower terrorists
Angelina Jolie honored by Queen Elizabeth II
Actress, a special envoy for the United Nations, was named an honorary dame
With militants' victories, Iraqi prime minister loses support
Nouri al-Maliki is accused of botched policies, allowing corruption to flourish
As insurgents press on toward Baghdad, what can the US do?
The U.S. is increasing spy flights over Iraq, and an aircraft carrier is headed to Persian Gulf; but U.S.-led airstrikes could endanger civilians, risk entangling U.S. in the fighting
Iraqi cleric calls on Shiites to grab a gun to take on Sunni militants
Shiite men swarmed recruitment centers, ready to take on the Sunni extremists of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS)
Netherlands routs defending champs Spain in World Cup opener
Dutch get sweet revenge against Spaniards, who bested them in 2010 World Cup final
Iraq militants' shock and awe may now work against them
Country's army appears to be recovering from sudden loss of cities to jihadists as top cleric declares "Sufficiency Jihad"
Photos of the week
The best images from the week's news, June 6, 2014 - June 13, 2014
U.S. vets watch in frustration as insurgents undo sacrifices in Iraq
Advance by al Qaeda splinter group leaves many vets reflecting on war that killed nearly 4,500 Americans, tens of thousands of Iraqis
Bali International Art Festival
The annual month-long festival features 12,000 local and international art performers
Video shows Thai man halting charging elephant with hand
Man doesn't flinch as enormous pachyderm charges him at wildlife sanctuary in Thailand
World Cup 2014
Highlights from the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil
Jane Doe's attorney says "she was incapable of consent," alleges cover-up
Christa Pike critically ill, intubated after botched execution, attorneys say
More details emerge about FlyDubai co-pilot who tried to crash plane
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Trump vows Iran war to end "very quickly" as more troops head to Mideast
Judge says federal law banning noncitizen voting is unconstitutional
Professor to present findings questioning whether Epstein killed himself
Trump says Europe will release "massive amount" of diesel oil from stockpiles
Photo of Jane Doe shared in Snapchat group on night of alleged rape
