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- 33 reported killed in central Yemen as Shiite Houthis, Sunnis clash
A US drone kills seven suspected Al Qaeda militants in southern Yemen who were on their way to carry out an attack, Yemeni military sources said.
- Islamic State roundup: An Iraq military shakeup, and the US air strikes' toll
In Iraq, the new prime minister removed 36 officers from command in his first major military shakeup, and the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the US-led air campaign has killed more than 860 people.
- US sailors assaulted by Turkish nationalists
The three sailors were on shore leave Wednesday in Istanbul when they were set upon by a group of young men. The attack was captured on video and posted online.
- NATO says Russia sent more troops to Ukraine. Russians say NATO full of 'hot air'
US Gen. Philip Breedlove claims NATO reconnaissance has reported more Russian troops and tanks moving into the eastern part of the country, which Russia flatly denies.
- Pope Francis sets up commission to handle sex abuse appeals
Between 2004 and 2013, the Vatican defrocked about 850 priests over sexual abuse of minors. Many of those priests filed appeals, which will now be handled by a new commission, freeing the original office to keep moving forward with new cases.
- While China hosts APEC, villages endure chilly makeovers
As world leaders have been preparing for Tuesday's Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit outside Beijing, Chinese authorities have been working hard to scrub away the rough edges of nearby villages – even banning the use of wood fires to warm homes.
- Authorities investigating Bahamas plane crash that killed 9
The Lear 36 Executive Jet had taken off from the Bahamian capital of Nassau and crashed while attempting to land in Freeport.
- Suicide bomber, in explosive backpack, attacks Nigeria high school
A suicide bomber in northern Nigeria killed at least 48 students gathered at a high school assembly on Monday. Another Boko Haram attack?
- Iraqis say Islamic State leader wounded in airstrike
According to the Iraqi government, an airstrike wounded Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the leader of the Islamic State group.
- US-Iran nuclear talks to extend to second day
Secretary of State John Kerry met with the Iranian foreign minister on Sunday; while discussions were not originally planned to last until Monday, signs are that the two sides will keep at it in advance of a November 24 deadline.
- US airstrikes target ISIS leaders gathered in Iraq, says TV report
A gathering of Islamic State leaders in Iraq in a town near the Syrian border was hit by US-led airstrikes Saturday, reported Al-Hadath, part of Saudi-owned al-Arabiya television.
- Two Americans released: Is North Korea worried about human rights abuse?
North Korea's release of three Americans in the past month may reflect concerns that Kim Jong-un could be accused in the international criminal court, says one analyst.
- More than 80 military vehicles on the move in eastern Ukraine
Ukraine says rebel forces have received substantial consignments of weaponry and manpower from Russia. Moscow denies such claims.
- AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd murder-for-hire charge dropped
Phil Rudd, a member of the popular Australian band AC/DC, still faces a serious charge of threatening to kill, which comes with a maximum prison term of seven years.
- France's President Hollande: If unemployment stays high, I won't run again
France currently has 10.1 percent unemployment, and experts predict it will stay above 10 percent for at least another year.
- Libya's top court says parliamentary elections were unconstitutional
Libya's Islamist-controlled Supreme Court declared the anti-Islamist, internationally recognized parliament to be unconstitutional.
- US airstrikes hit Syrian rebel group not affiliated with IS, activists say
Activists said the strike was among several that occurred early Thursday in towns along the Syrian border with Turkey.
- AC/DC drummer arrested for attempting to hire a hit man in New Zealand
Drummer Phil Rudd of Australian rock band AC/DC was charged with attempting to procure murder, which carries a maximum prison term of 10 years. Rudd was accused of trying to arrange two murders.
- Why Russia won't attend upcoming nuclear summit
Russia's Foreign Ministry said that Moscow will focus instead on expanding cooperation within the International Atomic Energy Agency, a UN nuclear watchdog.
- Who's the general leading Iraq's fight against ISIS? An Iranian.
Iranian general Ghasem Soleimani is behind the handful of victories attributed to Iraqi ground forces. The general is working closely with Iranian Revolutionary Guard and the Lebanese Hezbollah in the fight against Islamic State militants in Iraq.