Israel details stabbings by Palestinians

Palestinian assailants carried out five stabbing attacks in Jerusalem and the West Bank on Saturday, authorities said, as a monthlong outburst of violence showed no signs of abating.

Thousands flee as Typhoon Koppu unleashes its fury on Philippines

Typhoon Koppu wrecked houses, tore down trees and unleashed landslides and floods, forcing thousands to flee as it pummeled the northern Philippines on Sunday, officials said.

Police arrest 2 teens over rape

Two teenagers have been arrested and were being questioned on Sunday for allegedly raping a toddler, in the latest incident of sexual violence against a young child in the Indian capital.

UN may guard world heritage sites

Italy said on Saturday that UNESCO had approved its suggestion to have the United Nations' peacekeepers protect heritage sites around the world from attacks by Islamist militants.

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Merkel heads to Turkey in bid to fix Europe's refugee crisis

German Chancellor Angela Merkel was scheduled to travel to Istanbul on Sunday desperate to secure Turkey's help in stemming the flow of migrants from the Middle East to Europe, but without being seen to sacrifice their human rights.

Army general jailed after losing battle and weapons

A Nigerian general has been dismissed from the army and jailed for losing a major battle in which Boko Haram Islamic extremists killed hundreds of civilians, the military said on Saturday.

As election nears, close vote predicted

Canada's political leaders began their final campaigns on Saturday, before voters decide on Monday whether to grant Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper a rare fourth consecutive term after a long and hard-fought campaign.

'Kawaii' style now taking on the world

A wave of Japanese women dressing in cute outfits is winning fans across the globe

Cosby sued for alleges defamation, sex abuse

A Pittsburgh woman said on Thursday she had filed a defamation lawsuit against comedian Bill Cosby for comments made by his representatives after she spoke publicly of his alleged sexual misconduct in the 1980s.

Obama abandons pledge to withdraw armed forces

A 9,800-strong force will stay after 2016 as leader admits Afghan military is not ready

Palestinians set fire to Jewish shrine

Two weeks of regional turmoil showed little signs of abating as Palestinians set fire to a Jewish shrine in the West Bank on Friday and the Islamist group Hamas called for a day of rage against Israel.