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Russia sends jets into Turkish airspace, talks of 'volunteer' troops in SyriaRussian jets have twice entered Turkish airspace, according to NATO, which has disputed Russia's account of an accidental incursion during action in Syria.
US denounces Russian airstrikes in Syria. Will Putin prolong the war?Russian officials say Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is crucial to fighting the Islamic State, while President Obama has called on the embattled leader to step aside.
US-backed Afghan forces fighting to retake Kunduz from TalibanMonday's capture by the Taliban of the northern city was a blow to Kabul's efforts to pacify its foes.
Putin says Moscow's new mosque is the largest in EuropePrivate donors underwrote the 10-year effort to replace an old mosque with a bold structure that incorporates Russian architectural details. Moscow may have as many as 2 million Muslim residents.
One week after coup, Burkina Faso's president says he's back in powerRegional leaders appear to have clinched a deal between feuding military factions and restored the rule of civilian President Michel Kafando ahead of presidential elections due next month.
Burkina Faso: Military gives coup leaders a surrender ultimatumPro-government troops have taken control of key parts of the capital. Regional leaders are also ramping up negotiations.
Islamic State report: How fear keeps disillusioned defectors in checkSurvey of defectors' stories finds common themes, including opposition to brutality, corruption, and the Islamic State's preoccupation with its Sunni jihadi rivals.
Pakistani Taliban storms military base in Peshawar in show of resilienceAt least 17 were killed in the attack, making it the deadliest Taliban strike since miliants killed at least 20 people in a Shiite mosque in February.
Japan lawmakers move toward allowing troops to fight overseasJapanese opposition lawmakers tried physically to obstruct the legislation in the upper house, triggering chaotic scenes. Japan's postwar constitution severely limits the deployment of its military.
North Korea says its atomic complex has restarted, vows nuclear attackNorth Korea often threatens to attack the US. The anniversary of the ruling party's founding on Oct. 10 could be used as a stage for a missile or nuclear test.
Egyptian forces mistakenly fire on Mexican tourist convoy, killing 12Egypt said the group was traveling without formal authorization in the western desert near Libya, where security forces are battling Islamic militant groups.
Venezuela opposition leader sentenced to nearly 14 years amid rising tensionsLeopoldo Lopez has already been in a military prison for the past 18 months. He was convicted of inciting violence in last year’s antigovernment protests.
Rights groups ask to weigh in at White House ahead of Xi Jinping visitJournalists, lawyers, and religious minorities have all raised concerns over China's crackdown on civil society. President Xi is making his first state visit to Washington this month.
Russian supplies to Syria: Moscow gains more leverage with Assad?US officials have requested that Bulgaria and Greece close their airspace to Russian supply flights.
Britain 'wouldn't hesitate' to carry out another drone strike in SyriaThe new vow adds fuel to fiery debate in Britain. Cameron said Monday that a strike in Syria against suspected Islamic State militants in August had killed two British citizens.
Turkey bombs Kurdish militants in retaliation for deadly attack on soldiersTurkey has vowed to step up its campaign against the outlawed PKK. The collapse of its cease-fire with the PKK has complicated the US-backed campaign against the self-proclaimed Islamic State.
Putin says Syria's President Assad would share power with opponentsRussia is a key backer of the Assad regime. Western powers have insisted that Assad must step aside under any peace agreement.
As Chinese naval ships patrol off Alaska coast, its troops parade in BeijingBeijing put on an imposing display of its growing military clout and national pride as it celebrated the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II and the defeat of Japanese imperial forces.
US has secret drone campaign in Syria targeting Islamic State leaders – reportThe US-led military alliance against Islamic State has carried out multiple airstrikes over the past year. The Washington Post reported Tuesday that a separate drone campaign is under way against leaders of the militant group.
Key Bangkok shrine bombing suspect arrested at border, says Thai PMAuthorities arrested a man on the Thai-Cambodian border who is accused of being a main plotter and organizer of the Aug. 17 terror attack on a Hindu shrine in Bangkok.
