The Islamic State is a little more than a mile away from Baghdad, calling the effectiveness of U.S.-led airstrikes in Iraq into question.
Thousands of pro-democracy protesters gathered in the streets of Hong Kong on Monday, defying repeated calls by police to disperse.
It was the largest loss of life among Ukrainian soldiers in a single incident since the ceasefire began on Sept. 5.
J. Jayalalitha, an actress-turned-politician, was found guilty in a long-running corruption case by an Indian court.
Syria's army also carried out air raids in Aleppo province overnight, as well as in Hama in western Syria.
Ashraf Ghani's swearing-in is expected to mark an end to the political gridlock gripping Afghanistan since the elections in June.
The government in the region declared a 90-day state of emergency to help rebuild the village of Misca, which was almost completely destroyed.
Houthi fighters seized Sanaa on Sept. 21 after four days of fighting with soldiers loyal to the Sunni Muslim Islah party.
As demonstrators protested for a more democratic government, police had unleashed pepper spray and tear gas.
Video footage of a Lenin statue being torn down in Kharkiv, Ukraine, Sunday.
President Obama told "60 Minutes" he put too much trust into the Iraqi army.
In a speech at the World Economic Forum Sunday, President Erdogan said Turkey is prepared to join the fight against ISIS.
Indian PM Narendra Modi had a busy weekend in New York, which included stops at the U.N. and Central Park.
The party, led by Marine Le Pen, took two seats in the august Senate.
Destroying the makeshift refineries has led to a sharp increase in the price of diesel.
AQAP said the target was al-Jafra hospital, which had been turned by the Houthis into a base for their operations.
Frustration increases in Hong Kong where tens of thousands of protesters have gathered to demand democracy.
Speculation about Muhsin al-Fadhli’s death surfaced after a U.S. airstrike hit the al Qaeda-linked Khorasan group in Syria.
A magnetic bomb was attached to a military truck, whose driver was injured by the explosion.
Eric Matthew Frein is the chief suspect in the killing of Pennsylvania State Police Cpl. Bryon Dickson and wounding of Trooper Alex Douglass.
Officers arrived at the Springville home and discovered the bodies of the mother and father along with their three children.
Hearing is over Argentina's failure to follow court order to continue to pay holders of its restructured debt.
Hundreds of people, including children, were stranded on Mount Ontake after it erupted without warning on Saturday.
Police have reportedly used tear gas and pepper spray against Occupy Central protesters. 26 injuries were reported.
Pressured by U.S.-led airstrikes in Syria, the militant group said, "This is not war against al-Nusra, but a war against Islam."
The officer's wounds are not believed to be life-threatening. Meanwhile, two suspects in the case are subjects of a manhunt.
Kim Jong Un has a taste for the finest Swiss cheese and Russian vodka, former aides say.
Experts say battle-hardened Chechen fighters joining the Islamic State pose a serious threat.
Yoga can help raise consciousness about climate change, Modi said.