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- Why US drones are now operating in Iraq
The US confirmed the use of armed drones in Iraq for reconnaissance. Will the US drones be used to attack ISIS insurgents in Iraq?
North Korea projectiles land harmlessly in sea: SeoulNorth Korea projectiles: A South Korean official, who spoke on condition of anonymity said the projectiles flew about 120 miles before harmlessly landing in the water.
Uruguay's Luis Suarez banned nine games by FIFA for biting World Cup opponentThe world-class striker from Uruguay will miss the rest of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, plus he was fined over $100,000 for biting Giorgi Chiellini of Italy.
Ukrainian rebels scheduled to meet with government Friday, report saysThe Interfax news agency reports that pro-Russian separatists in Ukraine's east are planning to sit down with representatives of the Kiev government in Donetsk.
- Christian mom detained in Sudan, released again
Mariam Ibrahim was sentenced to death in Sudan, then released, but detained again Tuesday as she attempted to fly from Sudan to the US. On Thursday, a lawyer confirmed Ibrahim had been released from police custody.
Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 was on autopilot when crashed, says officialMalaysia Airlines Flight 370 was on autopilot, according to an Australian official. The new search area for the Malaysia Airlines flight is around 2,000 kilometers west of Perth.
Russia renounces right to send troops into Ukraine, West demands end to fightingOn Wednesday, the West warned Russia may face further punitive measures if it does not stop the fighting in eastern Ukraine. On Friday, Ukraine will sign a sweeping trade pack binding the country more closely to the EU.
Kerry issues warning after Syria bombs Sunni militants in IraqDiplomats in the region, as well in the West, are deeply troubled about the possibility that sectarian conflicts in both countries could morph into a wider war.
- Mall blast in Nigerian capital kills at least 21, police say
An explosion ripped through a shopping mall in Abuja Wednesday, right before Nigerian soccer fans were settling in to watch their team in the World Cup.
Tijuana drug cartel: Mexico arrests leaderTijuana drug cartel leader Fernando Sanchez Arellano was arrested Tuesday while at home watching the telecast of Mexico's soccer team playing in the World Cup. Sanchez Arellano had $100,000 in cash when he was arrested by soldiers before the game ended.
- Luis Suarez: Do they allow biting in soccer?
Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez has until 5 p.m. today to present his case to FIFA after being seen biting an Italian player Tuesday during a World Cup match. Luis Suarez has been sanctioned twice before for biting. Will Uruguay lose its best offensive player?
Freed Christian woman, family detained while trying to leave SudanIbrahim's lawyer told The Associated Press that the 27-year-old was held along with two children and her husband at the international airport in Khartoum, the country's capital.
Former British prime minister chief spokesman convicted in phone hacking scandalFormer 'News of the World' editor Andy Coulson was later communications director for British Prime Minister David Cameron. Rebekah Brooks, Coulson's former newspaper boss, was acquitted in the case.
Nigeria abduction: 60 females, 31 boys abducted from villagesSecurity forces denied the kidnappings. Government and military forces have been widely criticized for their slow response to the abductions of more than 200 schoolgirls kidnapped in April.
UN urges Israeli restraint in hunt for teens, warns of violenceA senior UN official on Monday urged Israel to exercise restraint in its search for three missing teenagers it accuses the Hamas Islamist group of kidnapping.
- Iran arrests World Cup video makers
The video shows young people, including women not wearing the mandatory headscarf, singing and dancing in support of Iran'snational team, interspersed with footage from matches.
South Korea captures soldier accused in murder of fiveSouth Korea captures soldier: The massive manhunt ended when the sergeant, surnamed Yim, shot himself in the upper left chest as his father and brother approached, pleading with him to surrender, a Defense Ministry official said.
Pope: Mafia members automatically excommunicated from the Catholic ChurchDuring his homily at an outdoor Mass, Francis denounced the 'ndrangheta for what he called its 'adoration of evil and contempt for the common good.'
- Israel attacks Syria: Why it's threatening more airstrikes
Israeli air raids struck nine targets in neighboring Syria overnight, killing four and wounding nine people. Israel's prime minister on Monday warned that more cross-border attacks from Syria would result in more Israeli airstrikes. Syria called the attack a "flagrant violation" of its sovereignty.
Last of declared Syrian chemical weapons handed overThe Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons made the announcement Monday in the Netherlands.
