Witnesses say tival clan militias engaged in street battles in the town of Beledweyne following a dispute over tax collection
Kerry plans to meet with leaders from Russia, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Jordan later this week
Senior officials from six world powers, Iran and EU meet to monitor implementation of Iran's commitments
Toll rising from Sept. 24 disaster outside Mecca as countries identify bodies, work to determine whereabouts of missing pilgrims
Amid reports of frequent Taliban activity in province south of Kunduz, even security forces won't stray off road in certain places
Government's agreement to participate in talks came after Iran-backed Shi'ite Houthi leaders formally committed last week
Anonymous student describes himself to New York Post as marijuana smoker who backs the Palestinians
Government will require registering heavier, high-flying aircraft that pose threat to planes; rules expected by Christmas
Battalion of Sudanese troops arrives in southern port city of Aden to help curb growing presence of Islamist militants, officials say
Democratic candidates increasingly argue that fears of backlash from supporters of gun rights are overblown, particularly if issue is framed narrowly
It has been nearly a month since House Speaker John Boehner announced his departure effective at the end of this month; No successor has been identified, much less chosen
German Chancellor Angela Merkel makes the announcement Sunday in Istanbul; In return, Turkey is expected to sign an agreement to take back migrants returned by the EU
Domin Kari
