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Sydney Siege: Flag In Australian Terrorist Attack Is Not ISIS, But Similar To A Hizb al-Tahrir Flag

At least one of Australia's radical Muslim organizations uses the flag displayed in the Sydney siege, but it isn't ISIS.

What Is #illridewithyou? Sydney Siege Sparks Anti-Islamophobia Hashtag Offering Solidarity

The hashtag went viral within hours, and Twitter users from around the country have offered to ride public transport with Muslims.

Mali Government Exchanged 4 Prisoners To Free French Hostage Serge Lazarevic: Report

French hostage Serge Lazarevic was released by al Qaeda last week after three years in captivity.

Netanyahu To Meet With Kerry On Palestinian Statehood Bid: Israel Expects US To Veto UN Resolution

The Israeli prime minister is expected to request a U.S. veto of a Palestinian statehood resolution at the U.N.

Around 1,300 Killed In Ukraine Since Ceasefire: UN

UN report also highlights systematic human rights violations on the Crimean peninsula, annexed by Russia from Ukraine in March.

Sydney Café Siege: NSW Police Prepares To Negotiate With Hostage Taker Overnight

Law enforcement officials in the Australian city prepared for a night of negotiations with the suspect, who remains unidentified.

Belgium Siege: Four Armed Men Enter Apartment In Ghent, Police Respond To Hostage Situation

Authorities are reportedly unclear about the incident and the motive two hours after four armed men entered an apartment building.

Fed Faces Big Decision Over A Few Choice Words

Fed will decide this week whether to make a critical change to its policy statement that will widen the door for interest rate hikes next year.

US Marine, Joseph Scott Pemberton, Charged With Murder Of Transgender Woman In Philippines

The Philippines saw widespread protests against Jennifer Laude’s killing, potentially jeopardizing bilateral relations.

Moscow Shifts To Tougher Economic Relationship With Ukraine: PM

Dmitry Medvedev's comments, in an article published Monday, coincided with a visit to Brussels by Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseny Yatseniuk.

Sydney Café Siege: Hostage Taker Reportedly Demands ISIS Flag, Meeting With Tony Abbott

The demands raise concerns that ISIS' call to Muslims to launch attacks in their own nations has been heeded for the first time.

Newtown School Shooting Anniversary Photos: Connecticut Still Reeling From Sandy Hook Massacre

"That day killed me inside," a Newtown police officer told CNN.

Who Is Craig Stoker? Man Who Was Threatened To Be Shot By Sydney Cafe Hostage Crisis Suspect

Craig Stoker was reportedly coming out of the Lindt Chocolat Cafe when he bumped into one of the men who later held the cafe hostage.

Sydney Café Siege Update: Five Hostages So Far Out Of Lindt Chocolat Café

It was still unclear if the people had been released or if they had escaped from the cafe in Sydney's central financial district.

Eyeing 2015 Election, Cameron Unveils New House-Buying Scheme

Conservatives are keen to show voters that the steady economic recovery they have presided over can, if sustained, lift living standards.

Sydney Cafe Siege: Police Negotiators Contact Suspect, Australian Imams Council Condemns Attack

The Australian National Imams Council and the Grand Mufti of Australia both condemned the act in a joint statement.

Uber Offers Free Rides Out Of Sydney CBD After Criticism For Raising Rates Amid Hostage Crisis

Uber Sydney started the freebies after complaints it used a hostage crisis to price gouge, according to a published report.

US, Europe Arms Sales Decline For Third Year In A Row, Russia Sees Spike In Sales

Defense majors from the U.S. and Europe remain dominant players despite declining global sales, finds a new report by SIPRI.

Sydney Hostage Update: Barack Obama Briefed On Martin Place Situation, US Evacuates Sydney Consulate

President Obama has been briefed on the hostage crisis, which local law enforcement is reportedly addressing as they would a terrorist threat.

Hong Kong Police Clear Last Pro-Democracy Protest Site In Retail Hub

On Thursday, police cleared most of the main protest site in the Admiralty district next to government headquarters.

Australia Hostage Live Stream 2014: Is ISIS Responsible For Martin Place Hold Up?

Three hostages escaped or were released some five hours into the ordeal.

Right-To-Work Ordinance Passed In Kentucky County Where GM Builds Corvettes

Sen. Rand Paul said he supports the ordinance, which would allow employees to opt-out of union dues.

Is Malia Obama Pregnant? Jenna Bush Hager Defensive Over President’s Daughters After Pregnancy Hoax

Jenna Bush Hager said she feels protective toward the president's daughters following Malia Obama pregnancy rumors.

CIA Torture Report: Memo Writer John Yoo Said CIA May Have Gone Too Far

Yoo said instances recounted in Senate Intelligence Committee report may have been outside the scope of Justice Department sanction.

Turkish Police Raid Media Close To Cleric Rival Gulen, Detain 24

The raids on Zaman daily and Samanyolu television marked an escalation of Erdogan's battle with ex-ally Fetullah Gulen.

Sandy Hook Massacre: Two Years After School Shooting Newtown, Connecticut, Still In Mourning

Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., says there's nothing more personal than gun violence.

Haiti Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe Resigns, Political Protests Leave One Dead

The resignation of Prime Minister Lamothe and one death have resulted from political protests in Haiti.

Japanese Election Results 2014: Officially A Huge Win For Shinzo Abe's Liberal Democratic Party

The election victory effectively gives a green light to a consumption-tax increase in 2017.

Dick Cheney Says CIA Interrogators Should Be ‘Praised,’ Calls Torture Report ‘Flawed’ On ‘Meet The Press’

Dick Cheney says CIA interrogators who employed so-called enhanced interrogation techniques on prisoners should be praised.

Sweden Says Russian Military Jet In Near-Crash With Passenger Plane, Russia Issues Denial

Russia says one of its military jets did not almost hit a commercial plane near Sweden Friday.