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Is the Arctic Circle a safer route for Syria refugees?Some refugees have found a new route to safety, crossing from Russia into Norway through the Arctic Circle.
Deathbed confession reveals location of Nazi train that might contain goldA mysterious Nazi train allegedly loaded with gold and weapons that has been missing for seven decades does exist, Polish authorities confirmed.
Why Syrians are sending love messages to Angela MerkelBerlin has suspended the European Union’s Dublin Regulation, allowing more Syrian refugees to come to Germany.
The Middle East is running out of water. Can they adapt?The world’s demand for water is likely to surge in the next few decades, severely threatening national water security and economic growth in some parts of the world, experts say.
ISIS destroys 2,000-year-old temple in SyriaThe Islamic State released images that appear to show the destruction of the Baalshamin temple in Palmyra, Syria.
Influx of migrants prompts tougher Hungarian border securityThe EU and European Commission support countries taking in refugees, but Hungary moves forward with increased border security as migrants continue to arrive.
Mysterious explosion at US Army depot lights up sky in JapanSeveral explosions and a large fire damaged the building storing compressed air at the US Army's depot in Sagamihara. No injuries were reported.
Tension peaks in Italy and Macedonia over migrant crisis: Who is helping?Macedonia closed its border to Greece, leaving thousands stranded, on the same day Italy reported rescuing a record-setting number of migrants from the sea off Libya.
Thwarted French train attack highlights scant rail security against terror actsFriday’s attack on a train traveling from Amsterdam to Paris has drawn attention to the potential terror threat facing rail networks.
Another factory explosion rocks China. Another case of corruption exposed?A chemical plant explosion in Shandong province Saturday injured at least nine people. After years of corruption, how many buildings in China store explosive chemicals in residential areas?
ISIS No. 2 killed in US drone strike in Iraq, says White HouseISIS leader Fadhil Ahmad al-Hayali was a primary coordinator for moving large amounts of weapons, explosives, vehicles, and people between Iraq and Syria, say White House officials.
- North and South Korea talks: Backing away from brink of war?
A turnaround seemed to occur Saturday as high-level officials from North and South Korea met – the first such meeting in nearly a year. But some say a resolution to the current dispute may not come quickly.
How three Americans foiled an attack on a train to ParisThree Americans, two of them service members, helped foil a potentially deadly attack when they overpowered a gunman on board a high-speed train bound for Paris.
Thousands of dead fish appear on Tianjin river week after deadly blastsThe huge die-off of fish was found about four miles from the chemical explosions site in the coastal Chinese port city.
Why German universities will offer free education to refugeesSome German universities are providing free education, language tuition and financial assistance to help refugees develop skills and integrate into European society.
Is North Korea really preparing for war?North Korea warned Seoul that it would take 'military action' if the South did not halt its anti-Pyongyang propaganda broadcasts by 5 p.m. Saturday.
Have treasure hunters found a long-lost Nazi train loaded with gold?Legend says the train went missing in May 1945 while transporting millions of dollars worth of stolen goods to Nazi headquarters.
Shells fired between North and South Korea. Is more conflict coming?North and South Korea exchanged artillery fire in its first major armed clash in five years Thursday, leading officials in Seoul to convene an emergency meeting.
Saudi women register to vote for the first time everSaudi politics is set to shift as women are allowed to vote and run for office in the conservative Muslim kingdom.
Islamic State beheads antiquities scholar for protecting ancient PalmyraThe extremist group held the scholar for about a month before murdering him in front of dozens in a courtyard in Palmyra.
