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U.S. troops to withdraw from northern Syria as ISIS supporters escape amid alleged Turkish atrocities

Turkey's invasion of northeastern Syria began Wednesday after President Donald Trump ordered U.S. troops to pull back from the area to clear the way for Turkish forces.

United Kingdom

Northern Ireland's violent past looms over last-ditch Brexit talks

Analysis: These are distressing times for those of us who were children when "the Troubles" began, who lived through its daily carnage.

USA

Seven killed, 15 missing as fierce typhoon pounds Tokyo

The most powerful typhoon to hit Japan in decades paralyzed the city, flooding rivers and leaving almost half a million homes without power.

USA

Representatives of diplomat's wife, family of teen killed in U.K. crash to meet

They plan to meet in the U.S. "at the earliest opportunity," said the spokesman for Harry Dunn's family.

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United Kingdom

U.K.-E.U. talks intensify on last-minute Brexit deal

Time is running out to agree a deal before the Oct. 31 deadline for Britain to leave the European Union.

USA

Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge becomes first person to run marathon in under two hours

Kipchoge, 34, clocked in at an unofficial 1:59:40 at the event in Vienna, Austria.

USA

Fugitive Frenchman wanted over family murders arrested in Scotland

Xavier Dupont de Ligonnes has been sought by police over his suspected involvement in the 2011 deaths of his wife and their four children

USA

Alexei Leonov, first human to walk in space, dies at 85

Leonov became the first human to conduct a space walk, an episode that lasted 12 minutes and 9 seconds.

USA

The U.S. draws a red line on Turkey's military action in Syria

On the Turkish side of the border, in the town of Akçakale the streets were mostly empty Friday after officials told locals to stay indoors or to relocate.

USA

NATO chief in Turkey for talks amid splits in military alliance

"Turkey is a great power in this great region. And with great power comes great responsibility," Jens Stoltenberg said.

Europe News

In Ukraine, 'Europe' means life without corruption, Andrei Kurkov

Through his books, the writer Andrei Kurkov has discovered the many faces of Ukraine, a country that remains in the eye of the hurricane.

USA

U.K. shopping center stabbing spree injures at least 5; suspect arrested

A man in his 40s was arrested on suspicion of serious assault.

USA

Stalker studied pop idol's pupil images to find her location, police say

The man allegedly studied reflections of the woman's pupils in photos on social media and using Google Street View to find where she lived and what train stations she used.

USA

Ethiopia's prime minister wins Nobel Peace Prize for reconciliation efforts with Eritrea

The prize is delivered by a five-member committee appointed by Norway's legislative assembly, unlike the four other prizes which are delivered in Sweden.

USA

Ship passengers protest after missing stops on Norwegian cruise

A spokesperson for Norwegian Cruise Line said that it has no control over the weather and apologized for any disappointment.

USA

Iran says explosion sets oil tanker on fire near Saudi port city

The explosion has caused heavy damages and oil is spilling in the Red Sea, unnamed sources told Iran's Students News Agency.

USA

Thousands flee north-east Syria after Turkish offensive

"People are fleeing when they can in cars, if not in the back of trucks, if not on foot, with what they can carry, old people, families, the sick."

Europe News

France's Commission pick Goulard falls at final hurdle

At a second hearing MEPs rejected President Macron's candidate who was destined for the important Internal Market portfolio.

Belgium

France's Sylvie Goulard rejected by members of European parliament

Goulard was the victim of a "political game", the French president's office said.

USA

2 Nobel literature prizes awarded after year's hiatus due to sex abuse allegations

Polish novelist Olga Tokarczuk and Austrian writer Peter Handke won. Tkarczuk is only the 15th woman to win the literature prize in over 100 years.