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Two Belgian ISIS fighters escape from Kurdish prison, officials say

It is unclear in the chaotic, fast-moving conflict how many other ISIS fighters or members of their families may have escaped.

USA

Climate change protesters spark fight, arrests on London transit

At one station, commuters threw drinks at a protester who was walking on top of a train before pulling him off and launching into a fight.

USA

Pence set to make ceasefire case to Erdogan, after release of 'tough guy' letter

The diplomatic overture is set to take place just hours after President Donald Trump described the Kurdish forces fighting Turkish troops as "no angels."

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U.K., E.U. agree to new divorce deal in key Brexit breakthrough

The deal must still be agreed to by European leaders and lawmakers in the British Parliament.

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Belgium

Watch: Brexit deal agreed but Boris Johnson now faces battle back home

London and Brussels have agreed on a Brexit deal... but it still has to get the backing of British MPs and the European Parliament.

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Egypt says archaeologists uncovered 20 ancient coffins

Egypt's government described it as one of the "biggest and most important" discoveries in recent years.

USA

Opposition protests suspend Hong Kong assembly session

Pro-democracy lawmakers shouted and waved placards depicting Lam with bloodied hands, prompting their removal by guards and the suspension of proceedings.

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As Syrian conflict escalates, Kurds guarding one ISIS jail threaten to leave

Many of the prisoners who spoke to NBC News appeared to know little of the chaos that was unfolding around them beyond the confines of their compound.

USA

London police under fire after banning Extinction Rebellion climate protests

The protesters have launched legal action against a ban spanning the entirety of London.

USA

Harry Dunn's family reject Trump's 'bombshell' offer to meet Anne Sacoolas

"The bombshell was dropped not soon after we walked in the room: Anne Sacoolas was in the building and was willing to meet with us," Dunn's mother said.

USA

Erdogan rejects Syria ceasefire ahead of Pence, Pompeo visit

Vice President Mike Pence and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo were due to leave for Ankara Wednesday to advocate for a ceasefire.

USA

Russian investigators raid Kremlin critic Navalny's offices

Investigators opened a money laundering case in August after Navalny called for people to demonstrate in central Moscow.

USA

Security camera spots SOS from woman lost for three days in Australia

"There was a bit of euphoria that, wow there's our break," police said of the the SOS message.

USA

Kim rides horse on sacred peak, vows to fight U.S. sanctions

The pictures led to speculation Kim may be considering a new strategy in his dealings with the U.S.

USA

Prince Harry delivers emotional speech about fatherhood

The Duke of Sussex said he had a newfound appreciation for the sick children's charity WellChild after becoming a parent.

USA

Chaos as Hong Kong lawmakers thwart leader's annual address

Even Even before Lam delivered the speech, one of the protesting lawmakers, Claudia Mo, dismissed the address as a "shame and a sham."

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UEFA charges Bulgarian football authority with racist behaviour

UEFA charges Bulgarian football authority with racist behaviour over match with England on Monday

USA

As the U.S. withdraws, Assad and Putin are emerging as the winners in Syria

Analysis: Damascus and Moscow are now in a much stronger position in the region, following Turkey's assault and the ongoing U.S. withdrawal.

USA

Hong Kong's Lam says senator's police state allegation is 'irresponsible'

"For this particular senator to describe Hong Kong as becoming a police state is totally irresponsible and unfounded," Hong Kong's leader said.

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More than 160,000 have fled northern Syria as Turkish offensive continues

One human rights observer called the flight from the region a "catastrophic civilian displacement."