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Global oil prices, currently around $114 per barrel, would have to pass $120 to sharply slow the world economy.

Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi hasn't ramped up anti-Western rhetoric to the extent of al-Qaeda.

Talks are nevertheless expected between the two sides in New York next week.

The Al Muthanna complex was bombed during the Gulf War, but chemical agents and weapons still remain in place.

Felipe VI was sworn in as Spain's new monarch in a ceremony in parliament on Thursday alongside wife Queen Letizia and their two daughters.

Clashes continue at Iraq's largest oil refinery in Baiji, a day after insurgents from the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) seized control of the facility.

The U.S. reportedly wants Maliki to step down in return for helping the Iraqi army with military force.

The remaining troops are reportedly still in the area, where the operation against the Abu Sayyaf extremist group was taking place.

Federal investigators are probing whether Ways and Means Committee information found its way to traders early.

Israel said its soldiers returned fire on 300 Palestinians who threw explosives and shot at them.

Economic sanctions, which had so far barred the use of normal banking channels for oil payments, have crippled Iran’s economy.

Poroshenko was due later on Thursday to meet regional officials from the Donetsk and Luhansk areas of eastern Ukraine.

Video aired by Al-Arabiya television showed smoke billowing from the plant and a black flag used by ISIL flying from a building.

The U.S. government reportedly believes that the situation in Iraq will not change unless Nouri al-Maliki resigns as prime minister.

The Taliban has vowed to disrupt Afghanistan's ongoing presidential elections, and has stepped up attacks in the region.

Despite a few programs for junior officials to disclose their assets, public discussion about senior leaders’ wealth remains off limits.

While fighting continued for control of the Baiji oil refinery, a report estimated that oil prices could rise by $15 to $20 a barrel.

Biden's warning came as fighting continued in the east, which has killed 147 Ukrainian soldiers and wounded hundreds more.

John R. Henry's death was the third U.S. execution since a botched injection in Oklahoma in April renewed a national debate over capital punishment.

As Obama held an hour-long meeting with congressional leaders on U.S. options in Iraq, administration officials joined a chorus of criticism of Maliki, faulting him for failing to heal sectarian rifts that militants have exploited.

Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl reportedly lodged false war crime allegations against his unit.

Hong Kong's longstanding push for full democracy is reaching what could be boiling point with tens of thousands expected to vote in the unofficial referendum for full democracy from Friday until Sunday.

Sunni fighters who may not have a radical Islamic agenda are joining the fray in Iraq. That has Kurdish militia commanders worried.

When the national soccer team and defending world champion goes home early, it's national drama. Spain found out on Wednesday.

Luxembourg, who has an openly gay prime minister, approved a same-sex marriage bill on Wednesday.

The measure comes as officials in the most populous U.S. state continue to wrestle with whether to appeal the ruling by a Los Angeles Superior Court judge, which overturned five laws meant to protect teachers' jobs.

A lack of intelligence in Iraq present more risk than reward for possible U.S. air strikes.

Native Americans tribal leaders say adopting Indian nomenclature and images to sell sports paraphernalia is inappropriate.

The “Change the Mascot” campaign didn't directly call for the cancellation of the Redskins trademark, but advocated against the use of the slur.