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- 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 Gaza
Gaza 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 say
US 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 office
Hamid 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 prison
Ilham 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 State
The 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.
- At least two dead from explosions in China's Xinjiang region
Three blasts were reported Sunday from the troubled province in western China. Meanwhile, the central government blamed more than a dozen local officials for their response to a July attack.
- Sierra Leone could be facing yet another day under lockdown
Health officials in Sierra Leone have called the three-day lockdown a 'huge success' but have requested more time to identify potential patients.
- Will British PM make good on promises to Scottish voters?
Scottish independence leader accused British Prime Minister David Cameron of tricking Scottish voters into voting to remain a part of the United Kingdom.
- Yemen PM reportedly quits as Shiite rebels capture military base
Shiite rebels have fought for several days around Sanaa in sectarian violence that the government has struggled to quell. Yemen is the poorest country in the Arab world.
- Afghan election: Months of bitter contest end with power-share
Afghan political rivals Ashraf Ghani and Abdullah Abdullah have agreed to share presidential power.
- Pope Francis condemns violence in the name of religion
Pope Francis lauded Albanian relations between Muslims, Catholics, and Orthodox Christians Sunday as a shining example of mutual trust and respect during the first papal visit to Tirana in 21 years.
- Catalans move forward with a referendum of their own
On Friday Spain's Catalonia region voted to give their leader the power to call a secession referendum. Inspired by Scotland's vote on indpendence, European separatists are seeking the same chance.
- Bill Clinton calls US efforts against Ebola a 'good beginning'
Former President Bill Clinton said the United States was a "little behind the curve" in efforts to combat the deadly Ebola outbreak. The Clinton Global Initiative is working with the US and other aid organizations to ship medical supplies to West Africa.
- 'There is no future in Iraq.' Christian refugees escape to France
Refugee families leaving Iraqi Kurdistan under threat of the Islamic State expressed skepticism that Muslims and Christians can continue living together in Iraq.
- Brown urges Britain to keep promises to Scotland
Former prime minister Gordon Brown said London must keep its promise to grant further powers to Scotland. Prime Minister David Cameron has promised to overhaul the the balance of powers across the United Kingdom.
- Afghanistan election results announced Sunday. Will they matter?
Nearly six months after Afghans initially cast their ballots, final, audited results will be announced Sunday for the presidential elections. Despite the recount, high-stakes negotiations are expected to settle the country's power structure.
- Prime Minister John Key wins third term in New Zealand election
New Zealand's National Party was victorious Saturday, as Prime Minister John Key won a third term. The results showed a swing toward conservative politics, with the Labour and Green parties losing ground.