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Syria monitor: Russian airstrike hits school, killing 12 childrenRussian airstrikes have killed nearly 800 civilians in Syria since September, according to a watchdog group.
Syrian food aid efforts: Enough to stave off starvation?The aid shipment that arrived in Madaya from the World Food Programme is expected to be enough food for around 40,000 people, and last about a month.
Is North Korea really holding an American prisoner?Kim Dong Chul would be the only US citizen in a North Korean prison if his identity is verified, but neither country has confirmed a recent report.
Should Brits make their 'Brexit? Cameron says deal on EU is nearBrits are divided 50-50 on whether to leave the European Union's political and economic sphere. But hardly any say they feel European.
How Sean Penn's interview with 'El Chapo' Guzman led to his recaptureA Mexican official said the meeting between Penn and Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman was held in Tamazula, a community in Durango state that neighbors Sinaloa, Guzman's drug cartel base.
Do all families need parenting classes? The UK embarks on an experiment.Prime Minister David Cameron will announce a new initiative to fund parenting classes and relationship counseling, in an effort to make parent education the 'new normal' for all.
Will the world's biggest oil company go public?As Saudi Arabia mulls the public listing of its state oil company Aramco, part of what Prince Muhammad bin Salman admits could be a 'Thatcherite revolution,' the implications for the Kingdom and the region could be momentous.
- Merkel to receive Four Freedoms Award for financial, refugee crises
Angela Merkel will receive a prestigious award that recognizes her efforts in tackling the string of crises that Europe has been grappling with.
As Saudi-Iranian proxy war flares in Yemen, what hope of peace?With Iran accusing Saudi Arabia of bombing its embassy in Yemen, the latest installment in a wider struggle between the two regional powers, there are glimmers of hope for this neglected corner of the Middle East.
Are Britons souring on the EU?David Cameron visited Europe this week as British voters show increasing support for Britain's exit from the European Union.
Syria to allow aid to starving residents after release of graphic imagesMore than 40,000 people are trapped in the city of Madaya, including at least 20,000 civilians. Pro-government forces have been surrounding the city for months, cutting off supplies.
ISIS training videos: Why thermal batteries are a threatNew videos suggest that Islamic State has learned to produce batteries for recycled surface-to-air missiles, adding to military experts' worries that the terror group is harnessing foreign-made weaponry.
What does Jeremy Corbyn’s cabinet reshuffle mean for UK foreign policy?Jeremy Corbyn, leader of Britain's opposition Labour party, used a cabinet reshuffle Wednesday to clamp down on internal dissent, leading many to question the impact this may have on British policy, not least with regard to its nuclear deterrent.
Iraq offers to help defuse Iran-Saudi riftThe move may be an indication that Iraq, a predominantly Shiite country, is worried about the spread of Islamic State, as it walks the line along the latest sectarian dispute.
- Why Pope Francis is not fond of the newest Charlie Hebdo cover
Pope Francis was one of many critics accusing the satirical magazine, which is now commemorating the one-year anniversary of attacks that killed 10 of its staff, of going too far in its critiques of religious faith.
Mass attacks on German women: what does it spell for refugee crisis?As almost 100 women report being assaulted by a mob of about 1,000 men at Cologne's New Year celebrations, Germany is once again forced to consider its response to the migrant crisis.
- Who was behind the attack on the Saudi embassy in Iran?
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has disputed accusations that his government was responsible for Saturday night's attacks on Saudi Arabia's embassy in Tehran, following the beheading of a prominent Shiite cleric by the Saudi government.
Latest ISIS video: A new 'Jihadi John'?An Islamic State video released Sunday shows a masked man with an English accent condemning British Prime Minister David Cameron along with the execution of five accused British spies.
Paris honors victims of Charlie Hebdo attacksThe French President François Hollande led ceremonies Tuesday to remember victims of Islamic extremist attacks at the satirical magazine and a kosher market last January.
Whose responsibility is the child in that ISIS propaganda video?The British government is investigating the origins of two possible British nationals involved in a recent Islamic State propaganda video.
