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Police arrest dozens, protesters vow to continue in Hong KongOn Saturday, police arrested dozens of students who stormed a government compound in China. The standoff between pro-democracy protesters and police seemed likely to drag into a second night.
European countries commit to anti-Islamic State campaign in IraqBritain, Denmark, Belgium, and the Netherlands signed on Friday to assist in the US-led operation to crush the Islamic State group in Iraq. While the Europeans will not assist with Syria, the support is a welcome boost for President Obama's efforts.
'Time is short,' Rouhani urges faster progress at nuclear talksSpeaking shortly before the latest round of negotiations between Iran and the world powers ended Friday, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said faster progress needed to be made in order to seal a deal by the Nov. 24 deadline.
Europe takes first day of Ryder Cup from USThe European squad did well in afternoon foursome matches, after the US team jumped out to the lead Friday morning in Scotland.
- China state media say 50 killed in terrorist attack in Uighur region
China's state media reported that bombs killed two police officers, two police assistants, and six bystanders, and that 54 others were injured. It said police took swift action and 40 assailants were either shot dead or died in explosions.
Ukraine's Poroshenko: 'my peace plan will work,' aims to join EUOn Thursday Ukraine's leader Petro Poroshenko outlined a six-year plan, which includes reforming all major government agencies in the country. The president said he hoped those reforms would make the country ready for membership in the European Union by 2020.
Iraqi PM warns of IS terror plot to hit US, Paris subwaysHaider al-Abadi revealed the information to reporters at the United Nations Thursday. But US officials have not confirmed the potential threat.
Central American leaders: investment will curb migration northA Central American plan presented to the US and Mexico on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly aims to boost their economies and cut down on illegal immigration to the US through new airports in Nicaragua and Belize and regional energy expansion.
Hundreds of Boko Haram extremists surrender after government victoriesThe Nigerian Defense Ministry has said it has killed hundreds of insurgents recently in the country's northeast.
Rouhani says US should move past nuclear fears, focus on extremismIn remarks at the New American think tank, Iranian President Hasan Rouhani urged the US to move beyond fears that his country is developing nuclear arms. He said the two countries should focus on the fight against the Islamic State.
French hostage beheaded by Islamist militants in Algeria, according to videoThe gruesome video appeared online Wednesday after Herve Gourdel was taken hostage Sunday.
Jordan acquits radical, pro-Al Qaeda cleric of terror chargesThe ruling capped a lengthy legal odyssey for the 53-year-old cleric who has been described as a onetime lieutenant to Osama bin Laden, but in recent months emerged as a harsh critic of the Islamic State militant group.
- Australian teen terror suspect waved ISIS flag at shopping mall
Numan Haider, an Australian ISIS terror suspect, stabbed two police officers before being fatally shot. Police say he was seen waving what appeared to be an Islamic State flag at a shopping center.
- Biggest ever crime sweep in Europe nets more than 1,000 suspects
A 10-day Europe-wide crime sweep arrested more than 1,000 suspects involved in human smuggling and drug trafficking,
Palestinians seek $3.8 billion in aid for GazaGaza needs $3.8 billion in urgent aid to help rebuild Gaza following the devastating 50-day war with Israel this summer, say Palestinian officials.
Up to 1.4 million Africans could be infected with Ebola by 2015, US officials sayUS health officials announced their estimate after world organizations warned the deadly virus might become a permanent part of west African life.
Afghanistan's Karzai blasts US on way out of officeHamid Karzai used his presidential platform one more time to criticize the United States for wanting war in Afghanistan.
Professor who stood up for Uighurs sentenced to life in Chinese prisonIlham Tohti proclaimed his innocence as he was being taken from the courtroom following his sentencing on Tuesday.
- Israel: Syrian jet shot down after violating airspace
Israel says a Syrian jet – a Russian-made Su-24 fighter – flew into Israeli air space and was shot down by Patriot missiles Tuesday.
'Caliphate Soldiers' kidnap French national in name of Islamic StateThe kidnapping came just hours after Islamic State spokesman urged the group's followers to attack citizens of countries which have joined a coalition to destroy the radical group.
