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According to Russia, progress on a peace treaty is only possible if Japan recognizes WWII results.

Police raided eight properties in Berlin that they believe are being used by suspected Islamists supporting fighting in Syria.

Germany’s migration director reportedly reached an agreement with the firm to manage the influx of refugees.

In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed his views on the economy, cybersecurity and China's territorial claims.

The Rowan County clerk, who denied marriage licenses to gay couples, was imprisoned for five days for contempt of court earlier this month.

Police have revealed the identities of the hostages -- two Canadians and a Norwegian -- but are yet to name the Filipino woman.

Alterations ordered by Kim Davis were done in violation of a Sept. 3 court order, the civil liberties group asserted.

Some say the new names are part of "ongoing attempts to judaize Al-Quds and falsify history" that only add tension to relations between the two groups.  

Republican candidate Ben Carson backtracked from his previous remarks, saying he meant that only extremist Muslims should be barred from a White House run.

The former Cold War foes have a common adversary in Islamic State group militants in Syria, but Washington opposes Moscow's support for Syria's leader.

There are three death-penalty cases already on the docket for the high court's new term, which begins Oct 5.

Francis became the first pontiff to visit Holguin, capital of the region where the Castro brothers and leaders of Cuba, Fidel and Raul, grew up.

By suspending his campaign Monday, the Wisconsin governor may have helped his chances of getting picked as the eventual GOP nominee's running mate.

The GOP's biggest would-be kingmakers couldn't help Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, whose presidential candidacy fell victim to anti-establishment fervor.

Saudi authorities discovered 70,000 forged Qurans on Monday in the latest event in a hajj season beset with misfortune.

"I am going to suspend my campaign immediately," the Wisconsin governor said Monday evening, after support for his White House bid failed to rise above single digits.

Sergei Pugachev alleged that Vladimir Putin and his inner circle dismantled his business empire and seized his assets.

Tuesday's National Voter Registration Day is a coordinated effort that combines field events, technology and media campaigns.

Here are 11 facts to know about the Day of Atonement, one of the most important days in the Jewish calendar.

Pharma stocks plunged after Clinton said she’d tackle the "outrageous" cost of specialty drugs.

The coup in Burkina Faso could disrupt the African nation's economy and plans for elections.

Jack Warner was indicted in May in connection with a corruption scandal at soccer's global governing body.

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker announced he was suspending his 2016 campaign Monday evening.

A gay rights group started a campaign urging members of the LGBT community to tell their stories to Pope Francis.

While US lawmakers crunch numbers, resettlement agencies said they can handle an increase in arrivals.

The school is now compliant with Title IX, Department of Education officials said.

This election victory may have been more important than Syriza's first, but party leaders are under no illusions that Greece's problems will be resolved swiftly.

The GOP front-runners hashtag promoting his visit to Twitter's offices led to a flurry of hostile questions.

As thousands of refugees land on the Greek island, the new arrivals sometimes face resentment from locals.