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Islamic State militants capture major Syrian air baseIslamic State fighters captured the Tabqa airfield in northeastern Syria Sunday. The government had made significant investments in both weapons and manpower to try to hold onto the military base, making its fall a both a symbolic and a strategic blow.
Kidnappers free American journalist missing since 2012Kidnappers in Syria on Sunday freed a US journalist missing since 2012 following Qatari efforts to win his release, according to al Jazeera reports.
Iran says it shot down Israeli drone approaching nuclear siteIran's elite Revolutionary Guards said Sunday its forces shot down an Israeli drone as it approached an Iranian nuclear site.
Royal Air Force evacuates British Ebola patientThe first British citizen confirmed to be infected with the deadly Ebola disease is being evacuated from Sierra Leone. A Senegalese health worker who has become infected in Sierra Leone could soon be evacuated as well.
Britain 'close' to naming James Foley's executionerBritain is close to identifying the man seen executing American journalist James Foley in a video released by the Islamic State, Britain's US ambassador told CNN Sunday.
Israeli missiles collapse Gaza apartment building, wounding at least 22Two Israeli missiles collapsed a downtown Gaza apartment building Saturday, wounding at least 22, including 11 children. Israeli military said they were targeting a Hamas operations room in the building.
China says its pilot maintained safe distance from US aircraftOn Saturday, China called US criticism of an approach by one of its jets to a US Navy patrol plane 'completely groundless.' The Obama administration on Friday accused a Chinese fighter jet of conducting a 'dangerous intercept.'
Trucks return to Russia, but questions about artillery remainMore than two hundred trucks that Russia unilaterally sent into Ukraine Friday returned to Russia Saturday. Ukraine, the US, the European Union, and NATO denounced the Russian move as a violation of Ukraine's sovereignty.
Yes or no? Race is on for Scotland's undecided voters.On Monday, Scotland's pro-independence First Minister Alex Salmond and Alistair Darling, leader of the 'No' campaign, will face off in their final televised debate between the country's Sept. 18 referendum.
India and Pakistan trade fire in Kashmir, killing fourIndia and Pakistan said a 2003 cease-fire in Kashmir had been violated, with troops exchanging gunfire Saturday. Two villagers on each side were killed and several injuries were reported.
In wake of James Foley video, Britain plans tougher terrorism lawsBritons have expressed horror at the apparent involvement of a Brit in the beheading of journalist James Foley. In response, the home secretary announced new laws to tackle Islamist militants in the UK.
Michael Phelps is back! Katie Ledecky sets new world recordOn Saturday, Michael Phelps won his second gold medal at Pan Pacific championships in Australia. Katie Ledecky set yet another world record, this time in the 400-meter freestyle.
Boat carrying about 170 migrants sinks off Libyan coastSeventeen of about 170 migrants were rescued after their boat sunk in rough seas off the Libyan coast late Friday. The local coast guard is searching for the remaining passengers.
Egypt calls for open-ended cease-fire in GazaEgypt's foreign ministry called for an open-ended cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas conflict Saturday, after a temporary cease-fire collapsed earlier this week. Meanwhile, Hamas pledged to back any Palestinian bid to join the International Criminal Court.
Iraqi interior ministry building attacked, at least 11 killedA suicide bomber drove a car filled with explosives into the gate of the Iraqi intelligence headquarters in Baghdad's Karrada district Saturday, killing at least 11 people, and wounding 24.
Japanese man has 16 surrogate babies, so far. Is that illegal?Interpol is investigating a "baby factory" involving a 24-year old Japanese businessman who wants a big family. Police raided a Bangkok condominium and found nine babies and nine nannies.
Ivory Coast closes border with Guinea and Liberia as Ebola spreadsCiting new outbreak sites and the reactivation of old sites, the Ivorian government closed its land borders with Ebola-affected Guinea and Liberia. Ivory coast had previously imposed a ban on flights to and from Ebola affected countries.
Merkel meets with Poroshenko, pushing for peace in UkraineOn Saturday, German Chancellor Angela Merkel made her first trip to Ukraine since fighting broke out four months ago between pro-Russian separatists and government forces. Merkel pledged her support for a path toward peace.
- White House condemns 'dangerous intercept' by Chinese fighter jet
The US government says that a Chinese fighter jet was responsible for a number of 'unsafe and unprofessional' intercepts of a US Navy surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft off the coast of China on Friday.
Over 40 dead in Iraq Sunni mosque attack, officials sayMore than 50 people were wounded in the attack Friday near Baghdad by a suicide bomber and gunmen.
