3 NATO service members killed in Afghanistan
Death toll for foreign troops at 103 this year; of those, 78 are Americans
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Israel PM Netanyahu goes under the knife for hernia
Defense minister appointed acting prime minister for several hours; first group of Palestinian prisoners to be freed ahead of peace talks
Russia's anti-gay laws spark backlash ahead of Olympics
Protesters call on countries to pull out of Russia's Winter Olympics in condemnation of new laws banning support for gay rights
Deadly wave of car bombings in Iraq at Ramadan's end
Bloodshed comes after authorities promise to step up protection efforts for Eid al-Fitr celebrations marking end of Muslim holy month
Hundreds at funeral for brothers killed by python
Two boys killed while sleeping at friend's home in Canada to be buried together in single casket
Lawyer: Another suspect in DEA killing may go free
Defense attorneys believe freedom imminent for second member of trio of Mexican drug kingpins responsible for 1985 slaying
Mexico overturns drug lord's conviction, releases him from prison
The release of drug kingpin Rafael Caro Quintero, who was convicted over 25 years ago in the murder of a U.S. drug enforcement agent, has angered the DEA
Volcano eruption kills beach villagers in Indonesia
Hot lava flow sweeps away sleeping people after volcano shoots ash, smoke more than a mile into the air
Yemen: 7 Saudis among militants killed by drones
It suggests that Saudis are increasingly crossing the border to carry funds or seek terrorist training
18 of 19 closed U.S. embassies, consulates to reopen
The diplomatic offices had been closed since Sunday due to intel about a possible terrorist attack
British acid attack victims return home from Zanzibar
Two men on a motorbike threw acid on two British volunteer teachers Wednesday night as they walked to a restaurant in Zanzibar
Infamous Mexican drug kingpin released from prison
Rafael Caro Quintero's release comes after Mexican court overturns his conviction for 1985 killing of U.S. DEA agent
Clashes at rallies backing ousted Egypt president
Skirmishes between supporters of deposed Egyptian President Morsi and opponents, security forces have left dozens injured
Johnny Weir: If I'm arrested in Russia, so be it
Figure skater hoping to compete at Sochi Olympics opposes boycott following passage of anti-gay law
Photos of the week
The best images from the week's news, Aug. 2, 2013 - Aug. 9, 2013
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3 children, 1 teacher killed in Oregon school shooting, police say
Vance says "selling access to the White House" is "disgusting"
White House prepares plans to use "mother of all bombs" on Iran
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Ousted general warned of missile defense shortage before Iran war
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Strait of Hormuz still unsafe for ships, maritime group warns
Trump calls off plan to livestream Fort Hood shooter's execution
White House's Katie Zacharia confirms she never passed bar exam
Sikh separatist says FBI warned him of new threat against him
