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Sweden may expel up to 80,000 asylum seekers
Sweden is preparing to deport up to 80,000 of last year's record number of asylum seekers, Interior Minister Anders Ygeman said in an interview with business daily Dagens Industri on Thursday.
Japanese emperor asks youth to keep alive memories of World War Two
Akihito, 82, expressed remorse over atrocities in the region by the Japanese imperial army 70 years ago.
Iran's President Rouhani claims boosting Middle East economy is the way to beat terrorism
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani put his country forward his country as a regional trade hub and pillar of stability.
Israel's new settlements are 'provocative' says UN chief Ban Ki-moon
Ban said settlements raise questions about the nation's commitment to a two-state solution.
Pope meets Iranian president, asks him to help stop Middle East terrorism
President Rouhani is on a four-day visit to Italy and France aimed at building diplomatic and commercial relationships.
EU is 'running out of time' to deal with migrant crisis, says top official
The European Union edged closer on Monday to accepting that its Schengen open-borders area may be suspended for up to two years.
UN launches Syria peace talks, opposition threatens boycott
Opposition groups signalled they would stay away unless the government and its Russian allies halt air strikes and lift sieges on towns.
Pope Francis seeks Protestant forgiveness for past persecution
Francis asked "forgiveness for the un-gospel like behaviour by Catholics towards Christians of other Churches".
Israel: Netanyahu seeks to return evicted settlers to West Bank houses
Israeli settlements in occupied territory, deemed illegal by most countries, are a fundamental issue in the stalled Israeli-Palestinian peace process.
End of monarchy in Australia? State leaders call for a republic
Australia is a constitutional monarchy, with Britain's Queen Elizabeth as head of state.
We'll target Britain, says Islamic State video showing Paris attackers
The video shows the men delivering anti-Western diatribes and concludes with an apparent threat to attack Britain.
US prepared for military action against ISIS in Syria if diplomacy fails
US Vice President Joe Biden said on Saturday that the United States and Turkey were prepared for a military solution against Islamic State in Syria should the Syrian government and rebels fail to reach a political settlement.
Syrian opposition rules out peace talks before end to Russian air strikes
The Saudi-backed Syrian opposition has ruled out even indirect negotiations with Damascus before steps including a halt to Russian air strikes, contradicting US Secretary of State John Kerry's insistence that talks will begin next week.
Pope Francis defends 'traditional' marriage as Italy votes on civil unions
Pope Francis issued a stern reminder of the Catholic Church's opposition to gay marriage on Friday as a fierce debate raged in Italy ahead of a vote that would give legal recognition to homosexual couples.
Winter Storm Jonas 2016 update, DC, New York, New Jersey latest news: Snow blizzard to bury Washington D.C.
The storm front of a monster snowstorm arrived on Friday afternoon in Washington, D.C., threatening to dump as many as 30 inches (76 cm) of snow on parts of the Middle Atlantic region and bring record accumulations to the U.S. capital.
Poland to permanently host 1,000 British troops from 2017
Poland's Antoni Macierewicz has said Poland and Britain have agreed that a number of troops will stay in Poland permanently.