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29 rescued from collapsed Bosnian coal mine, five buriedTheir faces smeared with coal dust and lined with worry and exhaustion, the rescued men emerged from the Zenica mine to cries of joy from their families.
Ukraine, separatist rebels ink cease-fire accord, OSCE official saysRepresentatives for both parties have been negotiating towards this goal in Minsk, Belarus, this week.
Ukraine president optimistic on peace talksPresident Petro Poroshenko said he was ready to order a cease-fire in eastern Ukraine if a peace deal could be reached with Russian-backed separatists at their upcoming talks Friday.
Dalai Lama visa request to visit South Africa denied againIn the past, South African officials were concerned about angering China if a travel visa was issued to the Tibetan spiritual leader.
Israelis in Golan Heights uneasy about nearby Al Qaeda-linked fighters in SyriaA potentially volatile mix of Syrian rebels, fighting the Assad government, control a crossing at the Syrian-Israeli border.
- Why Al Qaeda issued video threat to India
Al Qaeda has been increasingly overshadowed by the Islamic State group, a renegade Al Qaeda offshoot. The new Al Qaeda video says its fighters will "storm your barricades with cars packed with gunpowder" in India.
UN chief denies giving order for peacekeepers to surrender to militantsA back-and-forth on whether the UN peacekeeping chief ordered Filipino peacekeepers in the Golan Hights to surrender their weapons to Islamist militants underscores a rise in tensions amongst the UN.
France suspends delivery of warships to Russia ahead of NATO summitThe announcement comes a day before the start of a NATO summit and after months of pressure on France from allies to suspend the sale amid tensions between Russia and Ukraine.
Lesotho's prime minister returns to capital, police official saysSouth African police and military are protecting Lesotho Prime Minister Thomas Thabane in the nation's capital.
- Obama's response to Steven Sotloff beheading: US won't be 'intimidated'
President Obama said Wednesday that the US will build a coalition to "degrade and destroy" the Islamic State militants who killed American journalists Steven Sotloff and James Foley.
Obama to Europe: NATO will oppose Russian aggressionWhile Ukraine is not a NATO member, alliance members in Eastern and Central Europe fear they could be Russia's next targets, prompting the 28-nation bloc to seek a robust response.
Ukrainian troops routed as Russia talks toughThe ferocious attack on Ukrainian troops marked a major intensification in the rebel offensive, one that the Ukrainian government, NATO, and the US say has been sustained by Russia's direct military support.
Online video purports to show Sotloff beheading by ISISThe American journalist has been held captive by Islamic militants for over a year. The identity of the man beheaded in Tuesday's video has not been confirmed.
Westwood, Poulter, and Gallagher final three European Ryder Cup picksEuropean Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley had a tough decision to make in regards to his final three players, but ended up leaving Luke Donald off his squad.
US helicopter crashes in Gulf of Aden: All 25 rescuedA CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter crashed Monday as it attempted to land on the USS Mesa Verde off the east coast of Africa. Everyone on board was rescued.
Cameron proposes Britain seize passports of those who fight with terroristsThe British prime minister proposed a new law Monday that would allow law enforcement to take passports of citizens suspected of traveling overseas to fight with militant groups.
NATO plans high-readiness 'spearhead' with troops, jets, and shipsNATO's secretary general says the plan 'responds to Russia's aggressive behavior' and equips NATO to respond to all security challenges, wherever they arise.
- Three Americans held by North Korea seek Washington help
Foreign media were given rare access Monday to three Americans being held by North Korea. Jeffrey Fowle and Mathew Miller said they expect to face trial within a month. Kenneth Bae, who is serving a 15-year jail term, said his health has deteriorated.
- Pakistan state TV forced off the air by protestors
Anti-government protestors in Pakistan stormed the state TV station as well as prime minister's house Monday. Protesters and police clashed in various areas of Islamabad's Red Zone,
Did Israel commit war crimes in Rafah?Amid fear that Hamas had captured an Israeli soldier, the Israeli military sealed civilians in the Rafah area and began shelling on Aug. 1, 2014. The Israeli military confirmed that Rafah residents were barred from leaving the area, but declined comment on the war crime allegations.
