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The US reportedly declined to give France information after the Charlie Hebdo attack in January and hasn't responded to similar requests after the attacks around Paris last month.

The Democratic presidential hopeful joined interfaith leaders in Washington to decry rhetoric that vilifies those who practice Islam.

The European Union's new regulations are in direct response to recent plane disappearances such as that of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, which vanished in 2014, leaving very little information on its whereabouts.

A survey showed productivity in France's services sector took a hit after the Nov. 13 attacks in Paris.

Iran's test-firing of the Emad rocket in October, despite a major nuclear deal with Western powers earlier this year, could attract additional sanctions.

As Russian and U.S. officials meet to discuss the wars in Syria and Ukraine, the Kremlin has taken a step back on human rights.

As Russia's economy suffers from low oil prices, the Kremlin is still planning to modernize its forces with a focus on naval and air power.

Der Spiegel reported Defense Secretary Ashton Carter had sent a letter asking for a bigger military contribution from Germany.

Germany already has agreed to provide six reconnaissance jets, refueling aircraft, a frigate and as many as 1,200 troops, but it has not planned any airstrikes.

The Society for the German Language selected its Word of the Year as "Flüchtlinge," meaning "refugees," with "Je suis Charlie" coming in second place.

Analysts and political scientists say that if Marine Le Pen's National Front party wins the runoff Sunday, it will damage the country's economy.

The proposal, which will be revealed by the European Commission next week, is being pushed by Germany and France, according to reports.

The publishing group has reportedly been approached by several potential buyers for Quartz, amid a string of acquisitions and investments in media.

The Pentagon's proposal would ensure a U.S. military presence in some of the world's most volatile regions for the foreseeable future.

The mysterious bright spots on the dwarf planet's surface that have long baffled scientists may be a mixture of salt and water-ice, a new study suggests.

In his book "The Art of the Deal," Donald Trump laid out a how-to strategy for dominating headlines. It reads like a blow-by-blow recap of his presidential campaign.

Russia holds $3 billion in Ukrainian bonds and Kiev is refusing to pay it back.

Angela Merkel might be Time's Person of the Year, but domestically she faces low approval ratings as Germany tries to cope with a massive refugee influx.

Elite fighters from the U.S. and other nations are forming a unified military effort against the Islamic State group.

With oil prices at their lowest since 2009, an official warns Russians will have to adjust to new living standards.

Conditions at the Calais refugee camp, known as the "Jungle," have worsened throughout the year as it becomes overcrowded.