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American killed by gunman at Saudi Arabia gas stationA gunman on Tuesday opened fire on two American employees of a US defense contractor, killing one and wounding the other at a gas station in Saudi Arabia. US officials were in close contact with the Saudi government as they gathered details about the shooting and a possible motive, a official said.
North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un reappears publicly. So where has he been?North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un, who vanished from public eye for nearly six weeks and misseed several high-profile events that he normally attends, appeared in photos released on Tuesday smiling broadly and supporting himself with a cane.
Powerful 7.3 earthquake rattles El Salvador and NicaraguaThe magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck Monday night off the west coast of Central America, killing one person in El Salvador.
UN chief Ban Ki-Moon denounces Israeli settlementsWhile visiting Jerusalem, Ban Ki-Moon condemned Israel's next round of settlements – some 2,500 new homes in east Jerusalem – as a 'clear violation of international law.'
27 Boko Haram hostages freed, but still no word on the 200 girlsBoko Haram kidnapped these 27 hostages in Cameroon in May and July. The hostages include 10 Chinese workers and the wife of Cameroon's vice-prime minister.
Israeli police raid Jerusalem's Al Aqsa Mosque, a site sacred to Jews and MuslimsIsraeli police clashed with young Palestinian protesters demonstrating against Jews visiting the Al Aqsa Mosque on Temple Mount, which the third holiest site for Muslims and the holiest site for Jews.
Vatican: Gays and divorcees have gifts to offer the Catholic churchThe Vatican synod has discussed applying the 'law of gradualness' in difficult family situations, such as gay relationships, civil divorce, cohabitation, and birth control. The concept encourages pastors to meet people where they are.
- Oscar Pistorius: Will he get jail time or a fine?
In the first day of the Oscar Pistorius culpable homicide sentencing hearing a psychologist called by the Olympic runner a 'broken man.' But prosecutors noted that Reeva Steenkamp's death also left a 'broken family.'
Bolivia's Evo Morales wins third term: Can he maintain national approval?Morales, a native Aymara Indian, received 60 percent of the vote. He is widely popular at home for a pragmatic economic stewardship that spread Bolivia's natural gas and mineral wealth among the masses.
- ISIS tightening the noose around Baghdad?
Islamic State militants probably won't overrun Iraq's capital city, but some military analysts say that Baghdad may face a long-term siege.
Cyclone Hudhud: India braces for huge stormCyclone Hudhud: Some 150,000 people were evacuated from their homes in India as Cyclone Hudhud approached with 120 mph winds. The storm could affect some 7 million Indians.
- Israeli-Palestinian conflict: Hints of a change?
On Sunday, world donors are expected to fork over billions of dollars for reconstruction in Gaza. What changes do donors need to see to loosen the purse strings?
How online jihad recruitment drew two French girls to SyriaThese departures are less the whims of adolescents and more the highly organized conclusions of months of legwork by networks that specifically target young people in search of an identity.
Cuban migration surges over land and by seaThanks to eased travel restrictions, Cuban immigration has doubled since 2012 and almost tripled since 2011, say officials.
Mexico captures alleged Juarez drug cartel bossVicente Carrillo Fuentes, purportedly head of the Juarez cartel, has been arrested in the northern city of Torreon, Mexican officials said Thursday. Both the US and Mexico had million-dollar rewards for his arrest.
Hong Kong cancels student meeting, investigates city leaderStudents say the local government doesn't want to have a dialogue. Meanwhile, Leung Chun-ying is being investigated over a several million dollar business payout.
World Bank, African leaders, UN, IMF discuss Ebola, cost could top $32 billionThe outbreak has the potential 'to inflict massive economic costs' on the most severely affected countries and their closest neighbors, according to the World Bank's assessment.
Kim Jong-un still in control of North Korea, source saysThe North's leader reportedly suffered a leg injury over the summer that has 'worsened,' requiring more time for recuperation.
Australian fighters target Islamic militants in IraqAustralian officials say two bombs were dropped by Australian fighter jets in an assault against Islamic State militants in Iraq.
Captain of doomed South Korean ferry: I'm sorryCapt. Lee Joon-seok and three other crew members from the ferry Sewol were indicted on homicide charges alleging they were negligent and failed to protect passengers when the ferry sank in April.
