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Israel's Yair Lapid, Naftali Bennett Reach Agreement on Prime Minister Role
The two politicians must now form a coalition government by midnight Wednesday.
Pompeo Calls for U.S.-European Unity in Response to 'China Challenge'
United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is touting an international coalition against China, using his social media accounts to highlight criticisms of the Communist Chinese government from across the globe.
Judge Halts Coal Mine Expansion in Move Hailed by Environmentalists
"It's a rebuke of this administration's pro-coal" agenda, Jeremy Nichols, of WildEarth Guardians, told Newsweek.
Evangelical Coalition Criticizes Immigration Policy
"The majority of evangelicals are very clear on saying 'we want to keep families together.'"
Netanyahu's Victory Is a Historic Triumph
Netanyahu will remain Israel's prime minister, but neither him nor the opposition presented a vision for the country's future.
Netanyahu Likely to Remain Prime Minister, Despite Tie
The veteran Israeli leader looks set to form a new coalition government for his fifth term.
Trump Better Watch Out: Pelosi Is No Amateur
Pelosi is a dogged, tough coalition-builder and a determined leader of her party. Here is how she reclaimed the Speaker's gavel.
Syria Pullout Will Create Power Vacuum: Anti-ISIS Force
The Syrian Democratic Forces said Trump's decision to withdraw U.S. troops has "dangerous implications" for regional stability.
Luxembourg Will Make All Public Transport Free
The country's new government hopes the policy will reduce gridlock and limit carbon emissions.
U.S. Marine Shot by Syria Ally, but Military Unsure Why
U.S. Central Command said a Marine colonel was "unable to conclusively determine if" the incident was intentional or accidental.
Coalition Admits Killing More Civilians, Doubts Raised
"There has been a marked deterioration in coalition ability to recognize civilian harm," war monitor Airwars said.
ISIS vs. Taliban: Dozens Killed as Militants Clash
The two groups are battling for territory in the remote north of the country.
Coalition 'May Have' Killed Civilians in Syria Strike
The U.S.-led coalition said its warplanes or "partnered forces" may have been behind strikes that killed up to 28 civilians in eastern Syria.
Is This the End of Angela Merkel?
Germany's new migration deal is the latest twist in a tricky 12 months for one of the world's great political survivors.
Merkel Backs Down, Agrees to Stem Flow of Refugees
Two weeks after the interior minister broke ranks, German Chancellor Angela Merkel struck a deal on immigration.
U.S. Coalition Battles 'Hostile Force' Near Syria Base
The U.S.-led coalition is tasked with battling ISIS, but it has occasionally clashed with pro-Syrian government forces also battling the jihadis.
U.S. Coalition: If Iraq Asks Us to Leave, We Will
An Italian spokesman for the U.S.-led coalition said the Iraqi security forces are "more than ready and capable of securing the country."
The U.S. Will Not Abandon Syria, Says Mattis
The defense secretary contradicted Trump's claim that U.S. troops would be leaving Syria soon.
Pompeo: U.S. Killed 'Couple Hundred' Russians in Syria
"The Russians met their match," said CIA Director Mike Pompeo, who has been nominated for secretary of state.
Sister of ISIS Chief Baghdadi Sentenced to Death
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's sister was found guilty of "offering logistic support and help" to ISIS fighters.
ISIS-Linked Jihadis Kidnap Brit Couple in South Africa
The British Foreign Office warned of an increased risk of attacks by "terrorists" in South Africa.
U.S. Holds Citizen Without Charges Because of ISIS Ties
The unidentified man says he was kidnapped after working as a freelance reporter in the region.
U.S. Kills Russians in Syria Strikes, Reports Say
Russian names are appearing among the scores of pro-Syrian government fighters believed dead in clashes with U.S.-led forces.
Russia, Syria Condemn U.S. Attack on Pro-Assad Fighters
"The actions of the U.S. coalition do not comply with legal norms. Beyond all doubt, it is an unprecedented act of aggression," one Russian senator said.
Assad Regime Touts Syria At Tourism Fair Despite War
The government is advertising Aleppo and other Syrian cities at an event in Madrid.
Rikers Island Corrections Officers Accused Of Sex Abuse
At least 50 women have taken legal action against the Department of Corrections for the unlawful encounters.
Top U.S. Officer Tells ISIS 'Surrender or Die' in Tweet
The U.S.'s highest-ranking enlisted soldier said the coalition would beat ISIS fighters to death with shovels if they didn't give up.
Former Ally: U.S. Deal Let 3,500 ISIS Fighters Escape
"It was all theater," said the U.S.-backed commander who has since switched his allegiance to Turkey.
Will Angela Merkel Fall?
On Sunday night, a small centrist party threw German politics into disarray.
Russia to Give New Missiles to Planes Bombing ISIS
As Tu-22M3 supersonic bombers blasted the last of ISIS in Syria, Russia announced the new Tu-22M3M fitted with missiles that can soar 130,000 feet and attack 620 miles away.