Ariel Sharon on a steady health decline, hospital says
Former Israeli prime minister has been in a coma for eight years after a stroke incapacitated him at the peak of his political power
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10 years later, Iraq sliding back into sectarian war
As Iran and Saudi Arabia battle for regional power, al Qaeda-linked militants are dragging Iraq into a war spreading from Syria
Balking at U.S., Afghan review board to free prisoners
In spite of warnings against releasing men considered dangerous by U.S., board says "not enough evidence" to keep them behind bars
Dennis Rodman: North Korea isn't so bad
Hall of Famer leads team of former NBA players to North Korea for exhibition game on Kim Jong Un's birthday
Soccer legend Eusebio dies at age 71
Portuguese declare three days of mourning for the "Black Panther," who was voted one of 10 best players in soccer history
Jihadist-bred chaos spreading in Mideast
In Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon, militants envision a massive fundamentalist Islamic state, and recent events are playing into their favor
Killing of ex-Rwandan spy chief alights allegations
Rwandan President Paul Kagame is a darling of the West, but his dictatorial behavior and his country's dark past continue to reveal themselves in new ways
Despite al Qaeda’s gains in Iraq, U.S. won’t send troops
As Qaeda-linked militants overrun two Iraqi cities, Sec. Kerry says U.S. will support Iraq’s fight, just not with troops
Pope Francis announces May trip to Holy Land
A three-day tour through Israel, the West Bank, and Jordan, to commemorate 50th anniversary of Pope Paul VI's historic trip to Middle East, pontiff says
Yoga in art
An exhibition at the Smithsonian's Sackler Gallery spanning nearly 2000 years traces depictions of yogic traditions in painting, sculpture and photography
Saudi plane makes emergency landing; 29 hurt
Plane from Iran to Saudi Arabia suffered technical problem with wheel and landed after two unsuccessful attempts
Jeff Bezos airlifted from Galapagos Islands after kidney stone attack
The founder of Amazon flew by private jet back to the United States for medical treatment
Police: Center of Fallujah falls to Qaeda-linked fighters
Families flee Iraqi city for neighboring towns as hardline group drives police force to edge of town
Building collapse in India kills at least 14 workers
Dozens of others feared trapped when five-story building under construction crumples
Michael Schumacher's helmet camera given to investigators
Formula One great remains in critical but stable condition after skiing accident in France
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Deadly Isaias weakens as it lashes Southeast with rain and flooding
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Putin relays Iran's position on deal to President Trump
Pentagon's plan to livestream execution sparks intense backlash
Trump says Russia will release millions of tons of diesel to help with costs
Blanche, other DOJ appointees can take part in campaigns, memo says
NYPD body camera footage shows aftermath of ICE agent shooting
Russian strikes kill 15 in Ukraine after Trump gets diesel deal with Moscow
Katie Zacharia is Trump's pick for next White House press secretary
