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November 7, 2016

Syria's SDF: a risky US ally to take Raqqa

A U.S.-backed campaign to take the Syrian city of Raqqa from the Islamic State group is underway under the banner of the predominantly Kurdish Syria Democratic Forces (SDF).

November 7, 2016

Brazil feds freeze state of Rio de Janeiro accounts for debt

Brazil's federal government has frozen the accounts of the state of Rio de Janeiro because of a large outstanding debt.

November 7, 2016

Israeli court punishes American for son's divorce refusal

In a first ruling of its kind, Israeli rabbinical authorities have seized the passport of an American businessman and barred him from leaving the country for more than a year — claiming he is responsible for his son's refusal to grant his wife a divorce.

November 7, 2016

Syrian Kurds push ahead in their offensive toward Raqqa

U.S.-backed Kurdish-led Syrian fighters are clashing with Islamic State militants north of Raqqa in Syria, a day after announcing the start of a campaign to liberate the city from the extremist group.

November 7, 2016

The Latest: Car bomber kills 9 at Tikrit checkpoint

The Latest on the battle to retake Mosul from the Islamic State group (all times local): 10: 45 a.m.

November 7, 2016

UN climate chief: No doubt world will shift to low emissions

Climate negotiators have started work on implementing the Paris pact on global warming amid uncertainty over how the U.S. election will impact the landmark deal as temperatures and greenhouse gases soar to new heights.

November 7, 2016

Israeli leader tells ministers to stay quiet on US election

An Israeli official says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered his Cabinet ministers to keep quiet about the American election.

November 7, 2016

The Latest: US-led coalition: 16 strikes near Syria's Raqqa

The Latest on developments in Syria, where U.S.-backed Kurdish-led fighters are pushing ahead in their offensive toward the Islamic State group's stronghold of Raqqa (all times local): 1:50 p.m.

November 7, 2016

Nissan's quarterly profit falls on weak Japan sales, yen

Japanese automaker Nissan Motor Co. says its profit fell 15 percent in the July-September quarter.

November 7, 2016

Nicaragua's Ortega appears headed for re-election - again

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega appears to have a clear path to a third consecutive term following recent moves that weakened the country's opposition.