Syrian rebels break siege of Aleppo by government forces
The rebels hailed the breach as a major collaborative achievement a week after launching their counteroffensive. But Syria's war, now in its sixth year, is raging beyond Aleppo, claiming dozens of lives every day.
Police officer shot dead in Georgia
When police arrived at the scene, they were met by a man armed with knives, Suffolk County Police Department said in a statement. Tim Smith, 31, was shot after answering a call at about 9:30 p.m., according to a Georgia Bureau of Investigation release.
Five commissioners to probe missing, murdered indigenous women in Canada
The enormity of the situation was visible on Wilson-Raybould's face Wednesday, as she fought back tears. Marilyn Poitras, constitutional and Aboriginal law expert at the University of Saskatchewan.
Robert De Niro compares Trump with "Taxi Driver" character
Share with Us - We'd love to hear eyewitness accounts, the history behind an article, and smart, constructive criticism. The 22nd Sarajevo Film Festival (SFF) officially opened on Friday night with a red carpet ceremony.
Upstart Puig, confident Kerber meet in Olympic tennis final
She comes up against Monica Puig who has also had a year to remember in 2016. "She's really found her game", Keys said. When Williams was upset in the third round of the women's tournament, the second-seeded Kerber became the favourite.
Zika in Puerto Rico now a health emergency
The health emergency declaration allows Puerto Rico to apply for more federal resources to help fight the outbreak on the island. Researchers say they've identified two proteins in the Zika virus linked to the severe birth defect microcephaly.
LEADING OFF: O's Vs Jays for 1st Place, Davis Goes for MRI
What I like about this team is the consistency of our starting pitching. "Because you are going to need those runs". The pinch-hitter's game-ending RBI triple with two out in the ninth inning helped the Miami Marlins beat the St.
Swiss police report stabbings, fire on train; suspect held
The attack comes just one month after an Afghan asylum seekers carrying an axe boarded a train in Bavaria, injuring four people. The attack occurred at 2:20 p.m.(1220 GMT) as the train neared the Salez station on a trip between Buchs and Sennwald in St.
US men's basketball team gets tested, beats Australia 98-88
His teammate and 2013 graduate from WSU, Brock Motum, only played three minutes and recorded one rebound. Anthony knocked down nine 3-pointers - one shy of his US record - and finished 11 of 21 from the field.
Trump 'crossed the line' with his gun comment
Trump's ambiguous comments drew instant rebukes from Democrats and raised eyebrows among Republicans . For the NRA , " Second Amendment people" are God-fearing, law abiding, patriots.
Claudio Ranieri: 'Leicester City are ready to defend title'
Promotion back to the top flight at the first attempt, albeit via the play-offs, could have been used as a platform for progress. City will invariably start the season as favourites, but will be pushed all the way by Chelsea.
Messi says he will again play for Argentina's national team
Five Ballons d'Or, four Champions League titles and three Club World Cups have prompted many to rank Messi the best player ever. Bauza is expected to return to Argentina on Friday, which is the deadline to submit squads for the September qualifying matches.
Rio Olympic Games: People really loved Olympic trampolining
Rosie MacLennan is the first Canadian summer athlete to successfully defend an individual Olympic gold medal. She has been a member of the national team since 2009 and competed in the last five world championships.
Rio 2016 Olympics: Helen Glover, Heather Stanning extend unbeaten run
New Zealand's Rebecca Scown and Genevieve Behrent left it late to make their mark but moved up in the last stretch to take silver. The victories mean Team GB is now up to fourth in the overall medals table, with six golds, six silvers and six bronzes.
Florence Foster Jenkins Curtain Call
You can see Streep on the big screen this Friday, when her latest film, Florence Foster Jenkins , opens in theaters. She's gone, so we have the pleasure of laughing at her (perhaps a little smugly) without hurting her feelings.