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Field Marshal Fathi Abu-Taleb, a former chairman of the joint chiefs of staff of the Jordanian military, has died, his family said Sunday.

As secretary of state, Hillary Clinton routinely asked her maid to print out sensitive government e-mails and documents -- including ones containing classified information -- from her house in Washington, DC, e-mails and...

Claims 'key Democratic polling locations' were kept open late.

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump began a final, frenetic dash as the presidential campaign entered its last weekend, with the Democratic nominee defending her lead against a late effort by her Republican opponent. Clinto...

An 8-year-old girl, 11-year-old boy and 23-year-old woman were killed, and two 13-year-olds and a 29-year-old woman were killed, a prosecutor said

Sunday's Washington Post/ABC presidential poll gives Hillary Clinton a 5 percent national lead over Donald Trump. Both candidates are lagging in affirmative support: Just 55 percent of Clinton voters and 43 percent of Tr...

The Latest on the Syrian conflict (all times local): 3:15 p.m. Syrian activists say a rocket or mortar barrage struck a preschool in an opposition-controlled suburb of the capital, Damascus, …

A Kurdish militant group has claimed responsibility for a car bomb attack in Turkey's southeast, following a claim by the Islamic State group for the same attack. TAK, also known …

AIN ISSA, Syria

Syrian Democratic Forces call for help "in the operation to exterminate ISIL" from its defacto capital.

Recent increase in attacks by the Taliban and ISIL have compromised advances in rights, Afghans say.

Germany is to investigate all military recruits amid fears Islamic State (ISIS) jihadists are trying to join its armed forces.

FBI director James Comey made a mighty effort to keep the negatives, both real and manufactured, on Clinton in play. First there was the supposed new revelations about possible misuse of her emails. Next, he doubled down...

View Greg Palast's complete film, "The Best Democracy Money Can Buy," for free until 2 am on election night. The film features Rosario Dawson, Shailene Woodley, Ed Asner and Willie Nelson.

Drastic UN cuts to food rations, healthcare and education programmes have added to Gaza's financial woes.

In August, Seattle Democrat Pramila Jayapal was the top vote getter in the all-party primary for a U.S. House seat left open by the retirement of Rep. Jim McDermott, who has represented the state of Washington for the la...

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has thrown political tradition aside to make her support for Hillary Clinton clear for all to see.

Israel's leader says he expects the next American administration to back Israel's approach to peacemaking regardless of who is elected president. Benjamin Netanyahu tells his Cabinet Sunday he expects to …

Beijing must intervene in a Hong Kong political dispute to deter advocates of independence for the city, China's top legislative panel said, calling their actions a threat to national security. …

Advantages on qualifications and temperament are holding firm for Clinton.

When Americans go to the polls on Tuesday to elect their new president they'll also be voting for members of Congress.

Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Kaine accused people in the FBI of “actively working” in support of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign on Saturday, becoming the most prominent politician yet to level the...