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Demonstrator, Diyarbakir, Turkey, Dec. 22, 2015

Turkish ‘Cleansing’ Operation Rocks Southeastern Cities

Six Kurdish militants and one Turkish soldier were killed during fighting in the town of Cizre Friday.

Pope Calls In Christmas Message For Unity Against Militant Atrocities

The Roman Catholic Church leader counseled the world in his Christmas message Friday to stand together against extremists who he described as causing immense suffering in many countries.

Russian S-300 Missile Defense Systems To Be Dispatched To Iran In January: Report

Iran is set to receive the second regiment of these systems in August or September next year, according to a report.

Indian PM Narendra Modi To Meet Nawaz Sharif In Pakistan During Brief Surprise Visit

The surprise visit to Pakistan is the first by an Indian prime minister in more than a decade, and it comes just weeks after the two leaders met at the climate-change summit in Paris.

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Nigeria Gas Tanker Explosion Claims Lives Of Over 100 People Ahead Of Christmas

The incident took place in Nnewi, a predominantly Christian community in southeast Nigeria, where a gas tanker truck caught fire at a crowded industrial gas plant.

Turkish Troops In Iraq: Arab League Accuses Ankara Of Threatening Iraq's Sovereignty

The criticism from the 22-member body comes less than a week after Ankara announced it would withdraw troops from northern Iraq.

ISIS May Be Trafficking In Human Organs, Document Suggests

Harvesting body parts from a living captive, to save the life of a Muslim, is permissible, the group's scholars purportedly wrote.

US-Backed Alliance Pushes Toward ISIS In Syria

Washington's strategy in Syria has shifted from trying to train fighters to supplying groups headed by U.S.-vetted commanders.

US Coalition Planes Pound ISIS In Ramadi, Iraq, State TV Says

Airstrikes were conducted against insurgent positions in the last district they hold in the center of the Sunni Muslim city, state TV said.

India, Russia Both Support End To Syrian War After Modi Meets Putin In Moscow

India and Russia have enjoyed strong ties in recent years, with New Delhi buying billions of dollars in weapons from Moscow.

Ninth Terror Suspect In Paris Attacks Charged By Belgian Authorities

Because so many of those linked to the Nov. 13 deaths in Paris had ties to Belgium, authorities there have been under pressure to make arrests.

Indonesia Scours Jungle In Search Of ISIS Loyalist

A militant named Santoso, who has eluded capture for years, has until Jan. 9 to surrender.

Sanders And O'Malley Condemn Immigration Raid Idea By Department Of Homeland Security

The raids are designed to thwart future illegal immigration from Central America where drought and violence have displaced people.

US Iran Hostages Win Compensation 36 Years After Release By Tehran

More than 30 years after their ordeal, Americans held captive in Iran between 1979 and 1981 will receive as much as $4.4 million each.

Battle For Ramadi: Iraqi Troops Close In On Final ISIS Fighters Left In City, But Face Stiff Resistance

If the government forces recapture the city, it would be both a strategic and symbolic win for the Iraqi military, which lost control of it about seven months ago.

Christmas Prayers 2015: 4 Blessings To Say During Yuletide Celebrations

Here are four short prayers you can recite on Christmas Day, in between family events and festivities.

Protestors in the Central African Republic

Amid Civil War, Central African Republic Elections Delayed Because Of Logistical Issues

The elections have been postponed four times since February because of insecurity and logistical challenges, despite the presence of international peacekeepers.

Israeli-Palestinian Violence: Amid Christmas Celebrations, More Deaths Occur In West Bank

With violence still raging in the region, Bethlehem tourism businesses have reported downturns in revenue this Christmas season.

Iran Calls On China To Join The War On The Islamic State Group

"China can significantly help the regional peace and stability by becoming more active in the fight against the Islamic State," an Iranian official says.

Aegis Ashore, Deveselu, Romania, Oct. 28, 2013

Russia Objects To US Nuclear Missile System Deployment In Romania

Russia argues the U.S. has broken the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty with a missile-launching system in the central European country.

Christmas Bible Verses: The Story Of Jesus' Birth As Told In Christian Scripture And Celebrated Each Year

Jesus' birth is celebrated each year during Christmas. How much do you know about the story as told in the Bible?

Somalia Christmas Ban: Amid Al-Shabab Insurgency, Christian Holiday Can Invite Radical Islamic Ideologies

By banning celebrations of Christmas, the East African country is "trampling on the legitimate rights of Somali Christians," one expert says.

Milan Limits Vehicle Use For 3 Days Next Week To Curb Pollution

Along with imposing the vehicle ban, the Italian city is also promoting the use of public transportation by offering a cheap all-day ticket.

Video Of Ultra-Orthodox Jews Celebrating Palestinian Baby's Death Stirs Outrage

The video appears to shows several people at a Jewish wedding in Jerusalem mocking the death of an 18-month-old Palestinian baby, who was killed in an arson attack in July.

Russia's Fight Against ISIS: Moscow Won't Stop Targeting Islamic State Group In Syria After Ceasefire

Russia will continue its airstrikes on ISIS while still working with the U.S. and several Middle Eastern nations in pursuit of a conclusion to the prolonged Syrian Civil War.

India’s Reliance Defense Signs $6B Arms Deal With Russia’s Almaz-Antey During Modi's Moscow Visit

The agreement was announced during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Moscow.

Myanmar Men Sentenced To Death For Murder Of British Tourists In Thailand

The brutality of the murders, on the Thai island of Koh Tao, dented the country's image as a holiday paradise.

Syria Conflict: US Conducted 'Secret' Backchannel Talks With Bashar Assad Over Several Years, Report Says

However, the backchannel between the White House and Assad’s government was largely limited and failed to gain momentum, according to the Wall Street Journal.

US Embassy In Beijing Warns Of 'Possible Threats To Westerners' Over Christmas, China Issues 'Yellow Alert' For Security

Beijing police issued a yellow alert for security, while increasing the visibility of patrols in the embassy district of the Chinese capital.

Syria Chemical Attack: Government Forces Accused Of Using Chemical Weapons, Again

Opposition activists accused forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar Assad of using "unidentified chemical weapons" in an attack on a rebel-held Damascus suburb.

Boko Haram Militants 'Close To Defeat,' Nigeria's Military Has 'Won The War,' Buhari Says

President Muhammadu Buhari has given a Dec. 31 deadline to the country's army to defeat the militant group, which has killed tens of thousands of people.