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Syria 22 hrs ago

Syria tries 'terrorist rehab' to de-radicalize ISIS militants

Is it possible to deprogram a terrorist? A group recently formed outside Aleppo is working to find out.

World 12 mins ago

Zimbabwe army seizes control but denies coup; Mugabe detained

Zimbabwe’s army seized control of the country Wednesday following a night of unrest, including the detention of 93-year-old dictator Robert Mugabe.

World 14 mins ago

The Latest: Flood death toll at 4 in Greek capital region

The Latest on flooding in Greece (all times local): 12:35 p.m. Greek authorities say a fourth person has died in flash flooding on the western outskirts of Athens, after an ...

World 33 mins ago

Lebanese president accuses Saudi Arabia of detaining PM

Lebanon's president says the country's prime minister is a detainee of Saudi Arabia after Saad Hariri's surprise resignation from the kingdom almost two weeks ago.

World 48 mins ago

Survey: Afghanistan opium production up by 87 percent

A joint survey by the Afghan government and the United Nation shows that opium production in Afghanistan has increased by 87 percent this year.

World 53 mins ago

Dutch advisory council orders new government gas decision

A Dutch government advisory council has ordered the economic affairs ministry to draw up a new decision on how much gas can be extracted from an underground field in the north of ...

WORLD REGIONS 1 hr ago

Russian Ministry of Defense tweets video game as 'proof' US backs ISIS in Syria

The Russian Ministry of Defense tweeted on Tuesday “irrefutable” proof of collusion between the United States and ISIS in Syria.

World 1 hr ago

UK to consider special status for UK woman detained in Iran

Britain's foreign secretary says he will meet with the husband of a British woman imprisoned in Iran to discuss offering her a special status to help secure her freedom.

RELIGION 1 hr ago

Pope gets Lamborghini, auctions it to rebuild Christian Iraq

Luxury sports car maker Lamborghini has presented Pope Francis with a brand-new, special edition Huracan that will be auctioned off with the proceeds donated to charity.

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VIDEO 1 hr ago

US citizens in Zimbabwe told to shelter in place

Amy Kellogg reports on the ongoing political uncertainty.

World 1 hr ago

Floods near Greek capital leave 2 dead; roads, homes flooded

Flash floods on the Greek capital's western outskirts have converted roads into raging torrents of mud and debris, killing at least two people and inundating homes and businesses.

World 1 hr ago

China: Zimbabwe army chief visit 'normal military exchange'

China says a visit last week to Beijing by Zimbabwean army commander Gen. Constantino Chiwenga, who appears to have taken control of the country, was a "normal military exchange."

World 1 hr ago

The Latest: FlyDubai and Boeing agree to $27 billion deal

The Latest on developments at the Dubai Air Show with key deals struck at the venue (all times local): 1 p.m. Dubai's low-cost carrier FlyDubai and Boeing Co. say they've agreed to ...