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German city in shock in wake of synagogue attack

"The fact that, 75 years after the Holocaust, such groups are gaining influence in Germany speaks volumes," the World Jewish Congress president said.

USA

Turkey says 180 targets hit as troops continue advance into Syria

"Our foes in the region are conspiring to destroy our people," said the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces.

USA

Apple pulls police-tracking app used by Hong Kong protesters

The decision plunges Apple into the increasingly fraught political tension between China and protesters in Hong Kong.

USA

Furious feud of soccer stars' wives briefly eclipses Brexit in nation's consciousness

A Twitter fight between the wives of two of England's most famous soccer players did much to enliven a dreary Wednesday morning.

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Syria

Turkey threatens EU with open border as Syria conflict intensifies

Turkey launched an offensive in northern Syria on Wednesday.

USA

Turkey launches military operation in northeastern Syria

The U.S. military began pulling back its forces from the Turkish border after the White House said it would not stand in the way of Ankara's operation.

USA

NBA fan event in China canceled amid fallout over Hong Kong tweet

Chinese sports officials said they were canceling the event in view of "inappropriate remarks" by the Houston Rockets general manager and "improper remarks" by the NBA commissioner.

Germany

Shooting which killed two in Germany was 'anti-Semitic attack'

Two people were killed and several injured in a shooting in the eastern German city on Wednesday, which including the targeting of a synagogue.

USA

Turkish-Syrian border can 'explode' at any moment, says militia commander

"We are and we have to be prepared for the worst," said the spokesman for the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, as pictures appear to show Turkish forces amassing on the border.

USA

Nobel goes to makers of lithium-ion batteries that reduce fossil-fuel need

"Through their work, this year's Chemistry Laureates have laid the foundation of a wireless, fossil fuel-free society," the Nobel committee said.

USA

Five more elephants in Thailand died in waterfall plunge, drone footage shows

Officials believe there was a group of 13 elephants and "we are 100 precent confident that two of them are alive," the governor of Nakhorn Nayok province said.

USA

British foreign minister asks U.S. to reconsider immunity in crash that killed U.K. teen

The wife of a diplomat is being considered as a suspect in the wrong-way collision that killed 19-year-old Harry Dunn in August.

USA

U.S. withdrawal and Turkish invasion of Syria would be 'godsend' for ISIS, experts warn

"We have more work to do to keep ISIS from coming back," said the spokesperson for the Kurdish-led forces. "If America leaves, all will be erased."

USA

Patient in Sweden being tested for Ebola, local hospital says

"Ebola is not a likely diagnosis, but we cannot rule it out until we have a negative test result," according to the hospital.

USA

NBA's Silver says won't regulate what players, employees say amid Chinese anger

Politicians criticized the league for its original response to a post supportive of Hong Kong protesters by Houston Rockets general manager.

USA

Physics Nobel goes to 3 scientists who shed light on 'Earth's place in the cosmos'

One half of the award goes to Canadian-American James Peebles, and the other half jointly to Swiss scientists Michel Mayor and Didier Queloz.

USA

Large humpback whale spotted in River Thames near London

"We are 99.9999 percent sure it is a humpback whale — there have been multiple sightings," said a spokesman for the Port of London Authority.

Sport

Brazil Judo Grand Slam: Brazil, Colombia, Japan and Russia excel

Experience won the day on day two in Brasilia

World News

Scottish Court will not sanction UK PM if he defies Brexit extension

Scottish court refuses to set out sanction if UK PM fails to request Benn Act Brexit delay

USA

U.K. pushes for return of U.S. diplomat's wife after deadly crash

A 42-year-old American woman is being treated as a suspect in the investigation into a motorcycle crash that killed a 19-year-old man.