Reuters
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US and allies may stay in Afghanistan to deter Taliban
Thousands of American troops may stay in the country beyond the end of 2016.
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China's President Xi flies into Washington amid simmering tensions
The visit takes place against a backdrop of alleged Chinese cyber spying and territorial disputes.
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Serbia and Croatia at odds over migrant crisis as tensions rise
The former Yugoslav foes traded embargoes and insults on Thursday.
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Pope tells Congress US should reject hostility to immigrants
Pope Francis told Congress on Thursday that the United States should reject a "mindset of hostility" to immigrants, directly addressing a thorny subject that is dividing the country and stirring debate in the 2016 presidential campaign.
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Colombia's 50-year war against FARC rebels could end in six months
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos and the top FARC rebel commander pledged on Wednesday to end their conflict.
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EU leaders pledge aid for Syrians and cooperation to stem migrant flow
The summit was described as less tense than feared after weeks of feuding.
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Putin plans air strikes in Syria if no deal is reached with US
Russia has increased its military presence inside Syria and its arms supplies to the Syrian army.
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Pope Francis likely to get a mixed welcome from US Congress
Francis is set to become the first pope to address a joint meeting of the Senate and House of Representatives.
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Britain, France say EU should help countries near Syria take more refugees
EU countries should do more to return migrants to their own countries if they do not have "a genuine claim to asylum".
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Volkswagen diesel scandal spreads as pressure mounts on chief executive
The falsified US vehicle emission tests could affect 11 million of its cars around the globe.
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Red carpet welcome for Pope Francis at start of US visit
Schoolchildren chanted "We love Francis, yes we do. We love Francis, how about you?"
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Hungary mobilises troops, unemployed and convicts to keep out migrants
While Europe dithered over a collective response, Hungary took matters into its own hands.