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As U.S. attacks Islamic State, Syria steps up assaults on moderate rebels

Syrian forces have launched more than 200 airstrikes against rebels not affiliated with the Islamic State.

    Canada gunman classified as a ‘high-risk traveler’

    The shooter killed a soldier and opened fire inside the Parliament building, shocking a country that rarely sees gun violence.

    U.S. to train Syrians only in defensive role

    Officials do not believe the units will be able to seize towns from the Islamic State without the help of U.S. combat troops, which President Obama has ruled out.

    Palestinian driver in East Jerusalem kills baby, wounds 8

    The man who drove his car into a train station is said to have been jailed in the past over ties to terror activities.

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    Afghan government investigates ‘blasphemous article’

    Afghan government investigates ‘blasphemous article’

    A newspaper column questioned some Muslim religious views, sparking a public uproar.

    In West Bank, Palestinians gird for attacks on olive trees

    In West Bank, Palestinians gird for attacks on olive trees

    Last year, Israeli settlers destroyed or damaged nearly 11,000 Palestinian- owned trees, the U.N. reported.

    Kidnapping shows Islamic State’s reach

    Kidnapping shows Islamic State’s reach

    A brazen but ultimately failed effort to kidnap a Syrian rebel leader in broad daylight raises troubling questions about Islamic State’s growing reach into Turkey.

    Former Nazi capital becomes a new beacon for Israelis

    Former Nazi capital becomes a new beacon for Israelis

    Thousands of young Israelis and European Jews are streaming to Berlin. It’s causing an uproar in Israel.

    Ali A. Mazrui, controversial African scholar, dies at 81

    Ali A. Mazrui, controversial African scholar, dies at 81

    The Kenyan-born Dr. Mazrui authored many books and hosted a documentary on African heritage.

    After Scottish vote, question of English rights arises

    After Scottish vote, question of English rights arises

    England is in an increasingly foul mood after the vote over Scottish independence yielded what some English see as a sweetheart deal for Scotland.

    Hong Kong showdown moves from streets to debate hall

    Hong Kong showdown moves from streets to debate hall

    With rowdy crowds watching, neither student leaders nor government officials offered many concessions.

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    Since 1950, around 25,000 summit climbs have been attempted on peaks in the Himalayas with more than 900 people dying in the attempt.

    2009: A Rwanda homecoming

    Former rebels and their families return after 15 years in Congo.

    Refuge: Stories from the Syrian exodus

    Refugees from Syria’s civil war are remaking the political, economic and religious landscape in the Mideast.

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    Hong Kong students, officials begin talks

    Protest leaders faced off with government officials in a debate marked by sweeping discourse but few concessions.

    Celebrating Diwali

    Hindus around the world decorate their homes with flowers and oil lamps and light fireworks as the festival gets underway.

    Parliament locked down after soldier shot

    Gunfire was heard inside Canada’s Parliament after a soldier was shot and killed at a memorial, according to police.

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    A World War I reburial in France, Diwali celebrations around the world, a giant frying pan on a Sydney beach and more.

    Life in Alem Paraiba, Brazil

    This is Brazil’s Midwest, a friendly, unassuming place with a quiet sense of time to be killed and space to kill it.

    Battle for Kobane continues

    The United States has stepped up airstrikes against Islamic State fighters massed around the embattled Syrian town.

    Day in photos

    Oscar Pistorius’s sentencing, fighting in eastern Congo, heavy winds and waves in England and more.

    Day in photos

    Possible remains of missing U-Va. student found, a new president in Indonesia, a foam party in Scotland and more.

    Fighting continues in Ukraine

    The violence comes after talks between Kiev and Moscow end without a breakthrough.

    Volcano eruption in Indonesia

    After lying largely dormant for more than 400 years, Mount Sinabung has been intermittently exploding since last year.

    No resting place

    In Pakistani village, no resting place for Christians.

    Day in photos

    A high-wire act, protests in Hong Kong, art around the world and more.

    Death toll in Nepal avalanche, blizzard at 29

    Search teams rescued dozens of stranded foreign trekkers and recovered 10 more bodies.

    Best news photos of the week

    A 10-year-old meets Hillary Clinton, the fight against Ebola, Syrian border battles and more top images of the week.

    Protests resume in Hong Kong

    Pro-democracy supporters continued to occupy the streets after talks with the government broke down.

    Another side of the Ebola crisis

    In Liberia, where there are few ambulances, simply getting to a treatment center can be an ordeal.