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- Why Germany wants to try a 91-year-old former radio operator
The time to try Nazi war criminals is running short, as many are dying or ill from old age.
- Why India is upset about Nepal's new constitution
Ethnic minorities in Nepal are protesting the constitution put into effect on Sunday, but their Indian neighbors to the south are equally worried.
- John Kerry: Assad has got to go – eventually
In a sign of increased willingness to negotiate a solution to the Syrian conflict, Kerry said Assad’s removal 'doesn’t have to be on day one or month one.'
- Croatia tells refugees, 'Don't come here anymore.' Where next?
Hungary has erected a fence along its Serbian border and police forces are blocking the Hungary-Croatia and Slovenia-Croatia borders.
- Why are fewer Muslims going on pilgrimage this year?
Muslims from around the world are gathering for a smaller pilgrimage than previous years, amid concerns about the conflicts in the countries neighboring Saudi Arabia.
- Setting example for Catholics, Pope Francis takes in refugee family
Less than two weeks after imploring Catholic parishes, convents, and monasteries to take in refugees, a Syrian refugee family has taken up residence in the Vatican.
- How athletes are serving up donations for Europe's refugees
A growing number of athletes from around the world in soccer, tennis, boxing, and other arenas are using sports to rally support and raise millions for refugees.
- The Nobel Peace Prize: A prestigious award or a political tool?
The former secretary of the Nobel committee has written that he regrets giving President Obama the award in 2009.
- What happened to the Syrian refugee tripped by Hungarian reporter?
One Syrian refugee's dreams of life in Europe are coming true. After being tripped to the ground on Hungary, he now has a home and a job in Spain.
- Is 'refugee island' becoming a reality?
The Egyptian billionaire behind the plan to house refugees on an island says he has found two viable options. But first, he has to actually purchase the land and receive Greece’s permission to start the project.
- Will Sri Lanka bring civil war criminals to justice?
UN Human Rights Council recommends an international tribunal, but President Sirisena, new to office, may be hesitant to comply.
- What does the return of Yemen's exiled prime minister mean?
Khaled Bahah, who fled to Saudi Arabia when Houthi rebels took over, has returned to Yemen. Now, two governments may operate in Yemen.
- As Hungary closes borders, migrants scramble to find new routes north
Thousands of refugees are rethinking their travel plans as Hungary tightens its southern border. Croatia is offering safe passage. But what other dangers lie ahead?
- Has Charlie Hebdo gone too far with new cartoons? British lawyers think so
Strong responses to the magazine's cartoons of Aylan Kurdi have put freedom of speech in the spotlight.
- Is the US prepared for a nuclear threat from North Korea?
North Korea broadcasts another nuclear threat against the US.
- Amid nuke debates, Iranian president says 'L’shanah tovah!'
Hassan Rouhani’s greeting for the Jewish New Year points to the new complexities of US, Iranian, and Israeli relations in a post-treaty world.
- Why Roy Jones Jr. became a Russian
Is Jones's move part of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s ongoing campaign to collect political trophies?
- Mount Aso, Japan’s most active volcano, erupts
No injuries or damage has yet been reported at the popular tourist destination.
- India Prime Minister Narendra Modi, social media star?
With more than 30 million Facebook ‘likes’ and almost 15 million Twitter followers, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has built a solid following on social media. But critics say his new technology initiatives are unworthy of likes.
- Accept refugee quotas or build walls? Europe's divisions deepen
European nations are responding differently to the refugee situation with some taking in more migrants and others cracking down on security measures.