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An American teen was among eight Islamic State militants captured in Syria by U.S.-backed Kurds during a militaryoperation.

The skeleton of a woman, believed to be from the 11th or early 12th century, may have had one of the most important jobs of her day.

Secretary of State Pompeo argued that the Trump administration has “reinvigorated” and “rebuilt” American’s leadership role in the region.

Pet resolutions might be easier to stick to then our own. Here are some of the most common resolutions pet owners in a NomNomNow survey said they make for their furry friends.

Around 10 diplomatic missions, mostly in Melbourne, on Wednesday reported the delivery of suspicious packages, some of them labelled “asbestos.”

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro will be sworn into a second term Thursday amid international calls for him to step down.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged to pursue a second summit with President Donald Trump “to achieve results that will be welcomed by the international community,” Chinese state media reported.

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Secretary of State Pompeo’sstop in Iraq was part of a swing across the Middle East aimed at reassuring American allies in the region.

Michael R. White, 46, wasarrested months ago while visiting his Iranian girlfriend, The New York Times reports.

The Australian government said it will consider resettlement for a Saudi woman whose plea to seek asylum while escaping her family went viral.