GENEVA — The Ebola outbreak in West Africa eventually could exceed 20,000 cases, more than six times as many as are now known, the World Health Organization said today.
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JERUSALEM — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s claim that Israel achieved a “great military and political” victory over Hamas in the latest round of fighting in the Gaz...
Fighting has left 2,200 dead
JERUSALEM — An open-ended cease-fire between Israel and Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip was holding today, as many people on both sid...
BEIRUT — Syria’s foreign minister warned the U.S. today not to conduct airstrikes inside Syria against the Islamic State group without Damascus’ consent, saying any such...
DONETSK, Russia — Hundreds of trucks from a bitterly disputed Russian aid convoy to rebel-held eastern Ukraine rolled back across the border into Russia on Saturday.
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WASHINGTON — Vice President Joe Biden says the U.S. is prepared to help Iraq pursue a federal system that would decentralize power away from Baghdad.
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SEOUL, South Korea — Kim Min-Koo has an easy reply to new American research that hits South Korea where it hurts — in the noodles. Drunk and hungry just after dawn, he r...
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis expressed thanks Wednesday for the prayers and condolences he has received following the death of his nephew’s wife and their two young boys ...
ROME — Pope Francis has confirmed he wants to come to the United States next year and is considering a three-city trip in September: Philadelphia for a family rally, Was...
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — Palestinian militants launched dozens of rockets and Israel responded with airstrikes today after Egyptian efforts to mediate a lasting truce in ...
