U.S. detects failed North Korean missile test: Pentagon

Syrian bombing suspect in Germany spoke to IS contact about attack plans: newspaper


BERLIN A Syrian refugee arrested on suspicion of planning a major attack in Berlin spoke to a member of Islamic State in Syria by telephone about a possible target a day before German police discovered explosives in his apartment, a newspaper reported on Saturday.




Two Americans held in Yemen released and flown to Oman


LAUSANNE, Switzerland Two American prisoners held captive by Yemen Houthi rebels have been released and taken to neighboring Oman after Omani officials mediated their release, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Saturday.




Nearly 200 nations agree binding deal to cut greenhouse gases


KIGALI Nearly 200 nations have agreed a legally binding deal to cut back on greenhouse gases used in refrigerators and air conditioners, a major move against climate change that prompted loud cheers when it was announced on Saturday.