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Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a signing ceremony in Mongolia at the national parliament building in Ulan Bator, September 3, 2014.
Conflict
President Putin calling for peace is like an arsonist offering to put out a fire, a reporter says
Bedouin loot barbed wire near a police checkpoint on the Egyptian border with Israel on the Sinai Peninsula.
Conflict
An Eritrean refugee endured brutal torture. But he may find hope on a ranch in California
The "Sliderman," Gael Monfils, in action against Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria during their fourth round match at the US Open on Tuesday.
Sports
Quirky French tennis star Gaël Monfils is wowing crowds at the US Open
A militant Islamist fighter waves a flag during in a military parade along the streets of Syria's northern Raqqa province.
Conflict
Turkey tries to amp up its border security as the threat from ISIS rises
An Israeli flag is painted on one of the walls on the Israeli side of the Kerem Shalom crossing into Gaza.
Conflict
At the only place where Israel will export things to Gaza, both sides remain at arm’s length
Music Heard on Air
Music heard on the air for Wednesday, September 3, 2014