"A climate of lawlessness prevails"
U.N. reports says eastern Ukraine under "a reign of fear" as killings, torture, and abductions by "armed groups" rise dramatically
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Man accused in border agent killing extradited to US
One of five men accused in killing that exposed botched Fast and Furious gun sting
Benghazi suspect described as being "somewhat cooperative"
Ahmed Abu Khattalah, captured by U.S. forces for alleged role in attack on U.S. compound, being questioned aboard the USS New York
The reign of Spain as World Cup champs ends abruptly
Most dominant team of the last six years lose 2-0 to Chile, fail to get out of the group stage
Obama: I won't need congressional authority for Iraq action
The president met with top congressional leaders at the White House to keep them in the loop on his Iraq deliberations
U.S. races to close intel gaps in Iraq as it hunts for militants
U.S. is now flying round-the-clock surveillance missions over Iraq and plans to send in about 100 Army Green Berets to be American eyes and ears
Afghan presidential hopeful accuses election body of fraud
Abdullah Abdullah says second round of voting in deciding successor to Hamid Karzai tainted by widespread fraud
Extremists try to win over Iraqis with restraint in captured city
Muslim extremist group stopping short of widely enforcing strict brand of Islamic law in Iraq's second-largest city but that may only be temporary
China yearns for future soccer glory
China prepares future stars in the largest soccer academy in the world with 2,400 students and more than 50 pitches in 167 acres campus, with Spanish coaches from Real Madrid
Rooftop beekeepers
Non-profit organization aims to raise awareness for sustainable living in Tokyo's urban setting via honeybee farming and honey harvesting
Snacks, no banquet, for frugal new Spanish king
Economic crisis has compelled Europe's newest king to be relatively frugal at his proclamation
Ukraine leader to order "short" cease-fire
President Proshenko says gov't guns will fall quiet, give pro-Russia separatists chance to leave before military moves to disarm them
U.S. airstrikes in Iraq unlikely, for now
White House adamant that Obama not ruling strikes out, but not clear that bombs could halt ISIS militants sweeping country's north right now
Iraq refinery targeted amid fears foreign workers were seized
ISIS continues offensive in the north, but there are indications its now being turned back as Shiite militias rally and gov't forces start "striking back"
Explosion rocks World Cup viewing venue in Nigeria
More than a dozen killed as explosion hits soccer fans in northern Nigeria, where Boko Haram Islamic militants have waged a deadly insurgency
Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault
U.S. ID's remains of WWII soldier from iconic "Merrill's Marauders"
Hoax bomb threats affect at least 20 European flights within hours
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Trump asking advisers if Hegseth should go, sources say
2 women advanced further in Navy SEAL tryouts than any in history
Wendy's rejects $1.4 billion hostile takeover bid
The 2026 blue wave, in charts
Ronaldo retires from Portugal national team
