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Obama: Afghan 'combat role' still for US troops

Washington Obama PK Afghanistan

President Barack Obama has announced that US troops will pursue their combat and training roles in Afghanistan through most of next year. During his electoral campaigns, Obama had promised to end America's "longest war." 

VW to recall 8.5 million vehicles in Europe

Symbolbild VW Motor

Volkswagen will recall over eight million diesel cars registered in Europe to fix software designed to cheat in emissions tests. But the carmaker's new CEO is undaunted by the challenge and believes in a comeback. 

Germany orders mass recall of VW cars  

Pistorius to be released on parole next week

Oscar Pistorius Gericht Pretoria

Paralympian Oscar Pistorius will be released on parole on October 20, according to South African authorities. The sprinter was jailed last year for killing his girlfriend, model Reeva Steenkamp. He said it was a mistake. 

Media blackout in tense Turkey

An iPhone and a Turkish flag: The freedom of the press in Turkey is under threat (Photo: AFP)

Critical journalists have reacted harshly to Turkey's media blackout on the investigation of the bomb attack that killed 99 people in Ankara. Now legal experts have said the decision has no legal basis. 

Seeking to share Syria's dangerous skies

Luftangriffe der USA gegen IS

Russian jets have had a series of close encounters with American and Turkish aircraft. Western officials have called the situation dangerous and see a risk of conflict in Middle Eastern skies. Spencer Kimball reports. 

ECHR: Turk had right to deny Armenian 'genocide'

Dogu Perincek

The European Court of Human Rights has ruled it was not illegal for a Turk to deny the Armenian "genocide." The court ruled that a previous Swiss court ruling violated freedom of expression. 

Ukraine among new Security Council members

UN Security Council

Five countries have won non-permanent seats at the UN Security Council after running unopposed. The new members are likely to draw controversy amid regional tensions around the globe. 

US Boko Haram mission 'largest of its kind'

President Barack Obama

The US is to deploy up to 300 military personnel to Cameroon for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance operations against militant Boko Haram insurgents. 

Catalan Mas takes responsibility for split vote

Spanien katalanischer Generalsekretär Artur Mas

Artur Mas has had his first day in court over the 2014 Catalan independence referendum. He has taken "full responsibility" for the ballot, while simultaneously denying the charges against him. 

Poland signs gas pipeline deal with Baltic

Baltics states and Poland sign gas Pipeline deal backed by EC.

Poland has signed a deal to build the first gas pipeline connecting the Baltic states to the EU energy market. The pipeline will integrate EU and Baltic energy markets and reduce dependence on Russian gas. 

New Lockerbie suspects sought by prosecutors

Lockerbie Attentat

Scottish prosecutors say they have identified two Libyans as suspects involved in the bombing of a passenger jet over Lockerbie 27 years ago. Only one person has ever been convicted over the attack, which killed 270. 

ECJ boosts German rights to protest construction

Elbe River, Germany

German environmental groups welcomed a European Court of Justice ruling easing restrictions on environmental challenges to major building projects. 

Concussions an issue for elite rugby, but don't let that put you off playing

Rugby Tackle Verletzungen Sport Mannschaftssport

Rugby is a classic contact sport, and the rules of the game are designed to largely prevent serious injuries. Concussions remain serious issue in elite rugby, but amateur and hobby players are less affected. 

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Protests in Istanbul after the terror attack (Photo: AP)

Hear no evil - see no evil?

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Promo porkies - ads that stretched the truth

In more bad news for Volkswagen, US authorities have launched an investigation into ads trumpeting its green credentials. At least the firm can take comfort that it's not the first to be accused of dubious claims. 

Integrating refugee kids in German schools

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A German teachers association says too many non-German speaking kids in the same classroom spell trouble. They call for an equal distribution of refugee students. But that's easier said than done. 

Police: think before sharing photos of your kids

Hagen police say stop posting photos of your children to Facebook

Police from the German city of Hagen have struck a chord in calling on parents to respect their children's digital privacy. The post has reached millions and has sparked a debate. 

Live blog Social media's role in the unrest in Israel and Palestinian Territories

Palestinian West Bank

As violent attacks increase on both sides, Israelis and Palestinians are using social media to spread their message. Facebook and Twitter are being used to circulate words of hate but also calls for peace. 

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Inside Europe: Turkey holds the cards

Turkey is playing an increasingly pivotal role in the Syria crisis. German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Thursday that the Ankara government is key to solving Europe's migrant crisis. And Russia now says it's ready to co-operate with Turkey on tackling terrorism. So it seems Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is now the leader that everyone wants to negotiate with.

Inside Europe: corruption defeats Rome's mayor

Rome’s Mayor Ignazio Marino has handed in his letter of resignation in the wake of questions about 20 thousand euros worth of restaurant receipts. But Marino and his supporters say he’s been the victim of an orchestrated attack carried out after helping rid City Hall of corrupt officials. But it wasn’t just corrupt officials who had it in for him. Megan Williams has more from Rome.

Inside Europe: autumn sharpens refugee crisis

Greece is bracing for thousands more Syrian and other refugees to land on Lesbos, a key island crossing from Turkey, as those fleeing conflict remain undeterred by the worsening weather and colder temperatures. Greek officials and aid groups warn that the risk of deaths among refugees and other migrants trying to reach Europe could rise with the onset of winter.

Journalists, legal experts decry Turkey's media blackout

Critical journalists have reacted harshly to Turkey's media blackout on the investigation of the bomb attack that killed 99 people in Ankara. Now legal experts have said the decision has no legal basis.
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