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Mecca pilgrims snap selfies as Eid al-Adha endsAs they fulfill a sacred requirement of Islam, some pilgrims to Mecca share the moment by tweeting a selfie to their family and friends.
Sweden will recognize Palestinian state; US calls this 'premature'Newly elected leader Stefan Lofven said Friday that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict requires a two-state solution, so 'Sweden will recognize the state of Palestine.'
- Why polite Hong Kong protests are getting ugly
Tensions rose between Hong Kong police and protestors Saturday after vigilante attacks Friday. The city's leader said streets occupied by the protest must be cleared by Monday.
- Ebola patient in Germany cured, sent back home to Senegal
A WHO scientist was diagnosed with ebola, treated in Germany, and returned home to Senegal Friday.
Pope Francis's family synod: 5 questions answeredOn Sunday, Pope Francis opens a two-week meeting that seeks to make Catholic teachings on family life — marriage, sex, contraception, divorce, and homosexuality — relevant to today's Catholic families.
Asian Games bring North, South Korea together for high-level talksHwang, North Korea's presumptive No. 2 and other members of Pyongyang's inner circle made a surprise trip Saturday to South Korea for the close of the Asian Games and the rivals' highest level face-to-face talks in five years.
- After another beheading, Britain's David Cameron vows to defeat ISIS
After English aid worker Alan Henning was beheaded, UK Prime Minister David Cameron said Saturday "we will use all the assets we have ...to defeat this organization which is utterly ruthless, senseless and barbaric."
Islamic State fighter purportedly beheads Briton Alan Henning in propaganda videoThe video mirrored other beheading videos shot by the Islamic State group, which now holds territory along the border of Syria and Iraq.
Catalan independence supporters seek legal case to allow succession voteThe regional government of Artur Mas met with leaders of other regional political parties that back the referendum to see how they could make a legal case for the ballot, spokesman Francesc Homs said.
British PM Cameron pays surprise visit to new Afghan leaderBritish Prime Minister David Cameron spoke with new Afghanistan president Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai a day after visiting British pilots who are assisting in the fight against the Islamic State.
HMS Erebus found: Canada identifies long lost British explorer shipHMS Erebus and HMS Terror, sailing together to find the Northwest Passage, were both lost at sea 170 years ago. Experts have now confirmed that the shipwreck uncovered last month was the HMS Erebus. The HMS Terror's whereabouts are still unknown.
Millions converge in Mecca for hajj, public assured safe from EbolaMassive crowds every year gather from around the world in Mecca as part of the annual Islamic hajj pilgrimage. Saudi Arabia sought to assure the public on Thursday that the kingdom was safe and free from the Ebola epidemic.
Would-be Christmas tree bomber gets 30 years in prisonMohamed Mohamud's intended target was a downtown Portland square one night after Thanksgiving 2010, where thousands of revelers watched the mayor light a towering Christmas tree.
Prince William and Duchess Kate issue warning to paparazzo over Prince George picsThe couple's Kensington Palace office said Thursday the royals had 'taken legal steps to ask that an individual ceases harassing and following both Prince George and his nanny as they go about their ordinary daily lives.'
Hong Kong police to protesters: Government buildings are no-go zonesTensions mounted after protesters called on Hong Kong's chief executive to step down Thursday. China's ruling Communist Party's official newspaper said it firmly supported the chief executive and his police force.
- Mexico snares high profile drug boss Beltran Leyva
The detention of Hector Beltran Leyva, one of the highest profile Mexican drug bosses, marks another victory for President Nieto. The arrest will likely be a serious blow to the Beltran Leyva drug cartel.
- How big are Hong Kong protests? Check out awesome drone video
For a panoramic perspective on the student-led democracy protests in Hong Kong, check out this high-flying drone video.
Why did China give 10,000 pigeons a full-body search?Before releasing 10,000 doves at sunrise in Beijing's Tiananmen Square in a ceremony Wednesday for China's National Day, security officers checked all their orifices for explosives.
Children in Central America to apply for US refugee status from homeThe Obama administration is initiating a program to create in-country processing centers for US refugee status in Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador for minors who qualify. It is an attempt to help stem the flow of young migrants making the risky journey north alone.
At least 10 dead as Ukrainian rebels attack airport in DonetskArtillery shells hit a nearby schoolyard and residential area, producing most of the casualties.
