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McDonough said the administration merely explained ransom payments to terrorist groups are banned by federal law.

Until now, many Sunni tribal fighters and members of armed factions have sided with Islamic State, convinced the government is the greater of two evils.

The U.S. could claim their second straight FIBA title, but meet a confident Serbia squad Sunday.

“There is no contract sanctity,” a U.S. official said. Accordingly, companies will have 14 days to wind down activities.

The U.S. Federal Reserve could signal the timing of its first interest-rate increase in more than eight years Wednesday.

"We know what needs to be done but we don't know why it's not being done. It's incomprehensible to us," an MSF doctor in the region said.

The bloc is looking for public-private investments that will create jobs and spur growth, without pushing countries deeper into debt.

A North Korean court reportedly found Miller guilty of entering the country illegally and attempted espionage.

Months after the #BringBackOurGirls campaign, the kidnapped children remain in the hands of Boko Haram while the world has moved on.

Prime Minister Tony Abbott said that the decision to send troops followed a request from the United States in the last 24 hours.

"The United States stands shoulder to shoulder tonight with our close friend and ally in grief and resolve."

“We will do everything in our power to hunt down these murderers and ensure they face justice," the U.K. prime minister said.

The 44-year-old British aid worker and father of two was kidnapped in 2013.

Has Iraq captured one of China's estimated hundreds of Islamic State fighters?

Al Qaeda's Yemen and Syria affiliates are trying to make and smuggle bombs undetectable by airport security onto U.S.-bound flights.

“We urge that you exercise all possible caution, remaining at home or in a safe location until the all clear is issued," embassy officials said.

"We do not want to see more innocent victims falling in the places and provinces controlled by [the Islamic State]," Haider al-Abadi says.

By all logic. the Focus ST shouldn’t be good: It’s a nose-heavy car with a lot of power and front-wheel drive. Yet, somehow, it's brilliant.

You can experience the joy of luxury air travel -- without paying through the nose for it.

European Union finance ministers were considering at least four options at a meeting in Milan Saturday.

The discovery of coca plants in Mexico hints at a big shift in Mexican cocaine operations, but don’t count on major changes soon.