12 killed, 15 injured in rebel attack in India’s Assam state

U.S. jets pound ISIL in Libya
WASHINGTON — U.S. warplanes carried out airstrikes in Libya Monday, targeting Islamic State forces near their stronghold in the coastal city of Sirte, the Pentagon announced.

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Taliban truck bomb rocks hotel for foreigners in Kabul
A powerful Taliban truck bomb strikes a hotel for foreigners in Kabul, triggering a seven-hour gun-and-bomb assault that highlighted the deteriorating security situation in a capital still reeling from its deadliest attack for 15 years.

Waves hit Olympic broadcasting services building on Copacabana
A building constructed by the Olympic Broadcasting Services to house studios on Copacabana beach for various TV channels during the Olympic Games was hit by waves Saturday, resulting in light flooding of the premises. Video provided by AFP

Russian chopper downed over Syria; 5 dead
A Russian helicopter was downed over Syria on Monday, killing all five people aboard.

Tens of thousands rally in Germany in support of Erdogan
Tens of thousands of supporters of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan rally in the German city of Cologne, as tensions over Turkey’s failed coup put authorities on edge.

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Turkey protests at Germany’s barring of Erdogan address
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — An official says Turkey’s Foreign Ministry has summoned a German diplomat in protest at a court decision that prevented President Recep Tayyip Erdogan from addressing a demonstration in Germany.

Pope: Not right to talk about a ‘violent, terrorist’ Islam
“I believe that in every religion there is always a little fundamentalist group,” Pope Francis added.

Pope: I’ll wait to weigh in on cardinal’s case
Pope Francis said he will await Australian justice on cardinal’s molestation charges.

Blast shakes Kabul in possible attack, official says
A strong explosion occurred near a guesthouse for foreigners in Kabul, an official said.

How would a President Clinton handle Russia, China, Guantanamo Bay?
Her fans say she evolves, rejecting and embracing logical foreign policy initiatives based on the context at the time.

Turkish president tightens grip on military
Turkey’s government is set to conduct a major overhaul on various spheres of the country’s military after surviving a coup attempt on July 15 that highlighted the extent of the infiltration of the outlawed Fethullahist Terrorist Organization (FETÖ) i

Amid Chernobyl’s ruins, one thing of value remains
Land is cheap in the 1,000-square-mile zone left largely untouched since the 1986 nuclear disaster.

Pope wraps up visit to Poland with Mass for 1.5M
Pope Francis wrapped up an emotional, five-day visit to Poland on Sunday.

Trump to consider recognizing Russian control of Crimea
Republican tries to explain Russia policy

Ukraine prisoners held by Russia and separatists are forgotten
Distracted world no longer focuses on those captured in fighting in eastern Ukraine.

Syrian civilians begin leaving rebel-held parts of Aleppo
The government completely closed the main road on July 17, effectively besieging 300,000 people.

A look at the deadliest hot air balloon accidents
A hot air balloon crashed and caught fire Saturday morning in Lockhart, Texas, about 30 miles outside of Austin. Authorities say it’s unlikely the at least 16 people on board survived.

Belgium arrests 2 brothers suspected of plotting terrorist attack
BRUSSELS — Two brothers have been arrested in Belgium on suspicion of plotting a terrorist attack, the Federal Prosecutor’s Office announced Saturday.

Report highlights persistent problems hampering Afghan progress
Corruption continues to worsen, despite U.S. billion-dollar efforts.

Raw: Small canal found under Mayan temple
Archaeologists have found a small canal under the Mayan ruins of Palenque in Mexico.

Archaeologists make surprise find under Mayan temple
They find water tunnels, maybe in hope of helping ruler reach the underworld.

The silence was deafening when Pope Francis visited Auschwitz
The pope spent most of the historic visit to the former Nazi concentration camp in silent prayer and reflection. Video provided by Newsy

Activists: U.S.-led coalition strikes kill 28 civilians in Syria
U.S.-led coalition targeting a village in northern Syria held by the Islamic State group killed 28 civilians.