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No 'Grexit' from eurozone, Germany's finance minister saysThe potential of a Greek exit – the so-called 'Grexit' – has resurfaced ahead of Sunday's election, which opinion polls suggest will see the left-wing Syriza party come first ahead of Prime Minister Antonis Samaras' center-right New Democracy.
IS militants say 'countdown has begun' to Japanese hostages executionPrime Minister Shinzo Abe convened his National Security Council to discuss how to handle the crisis, as the mother of one of the captives appealed for her son's rescue.
Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah was incremental reformer, US allyKing Abdullah of Saudi Arabia, who Saudi state TV says has died, sought to counter Iran's influence in the Middle East while opposing pro-democracy movements at home.
Tensions emerge in Iraq, US-led coalition in Islamic State fightIraqi commanders heavily dependent on outside support to defeat the Islamic State group voice frustration over the US-led coalition's efforts. Leaders of the coalition stressed its successes at a London meeting Thursday, with US Secretary of State John Kerry saying that nearly 2,000 airstrikes had helped ground forces retake territory from Islamic State.
At least a dozen die in Congo protests over controversial electoral lawAntigovernment protests in Congo have left at least 12 people dead, as the Senate had postponed an expected vote Thursday on a proposed law that the opposition fears will prolong the president's time in power.
Yemeni government resigns amid Houthi rebel standoffIt remains unclear who really controls the country and how much power is still in the hands of President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi.
Terrorism and migration: Obstacles to warmer US-Cuba ties?Talks Thursday are expected to focus on the broader question of how the US and Cuba can end a half-century of enmity. The nations hope to reestablish embassies and post ambassadors to each other's capitals in coming months.
Drone carrying meth crashes in Mexican supermarket parking lotA drone with six pounds of with illicit methamphetamine crashed Tuesday night near the San Ysidro crossing at Mexico's border with California.
Ukraine, Russia agree to pull back heavy weaponsAt a meeting in Germany, Russian and Ukrainian officials agreed to a demarcation line where the withdrawal of heavy weapons will begin. There was no agreement on a withdrawal of troops.
Yemeni president prepared to deal with Houthi rebelsIn a statement issued Wednesday evening, President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi said the Shi'ite Muslim group had a right to serve in posts in all state institutions.
Italian authorities find looted art and antiquities, worth millionsThe items were found during an investigation into Basel-based art dealer Gianfranco Becchina and his wife, accused by prosecutors of being part of an antiquities trafficking network.
German PEGIDA leader steps down over Hitler-like photoPEGIDA, led by Lutz Bachmann, has forced itself onto the political agenda with its anti-immigrant slogans that have attracted tens of thousands to regular rallies in Dresden.
Poroshenko claims 9,000 Russian troops are fighting in UkraineThe Ukrainian president demanded that Russia close the border and withdraw all its "foreign troops" from his country.
Violence breaks out during drafting of Nepalese constitutionProtesters have lit cars on fire as Kathmandu as politicians draft a new constitution.
AirAsia plane climbed at abnormally high rate, suddenly disappearedIndonesia's transport minister said Tuesday that radar data showed the AirAsia plane that crashed last month with 162 people on board was climbing at about 6,000 feet a minute before it plunged and suddenly disappeared.
Four to appear before judge for French terror attacks, country ponders national divisionsThree French gunmen born of immigrant parents carried out attacks from Jan. 7-9 in the Paris region, targeting the satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo, police and a kosher supermarket.
Congo police clash with anti-government protesters over vote lawCongo police fired shots in the air on Tuesday to halt a second day of protests against a draft measure that could delay 2016 presidential election.
- In London, Gov. Bobby Jindal slams Muslim 'no-go zones'
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal said Monday during a speech in London that some countries are allowing Muslim enclaves to be created with Sharia law.
Pope Francis to visit DC, New York, and Philadelphia in SeptemberPope Francis is expected to visit the White House, address Congress, speak at the UN, and participate in a massive rally for families in Philadelphia.
Boko Haram releases dozens of hostages in CameroonBoko Haram attacked a village in Cameroon early Sunday, highlighting the growing regional threat of the militant group. Some 80 houses were destroyed in the attack and upwards of 30 people are believed to have been abducted.
