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Poland's new president to visit Estonia, Germany, Britain and US, where he will meet Obama
Italian, Belgian divers reported missing off Indonesia's Sangalaki island
Civic obligation: Donald Trump takes a detour off the campaign trail, reports for jury duty
Greek minister indicates government likely to call confidence vote following bailout dissent
Music hit maker David Foster on the lookout for fresh talent; says Asia's got a lot of it
Pakistani military says airstrikes kill 65 militants in tribal regions near Afghan border
Deadly weekend after two men drown at Halifax-area lakes
Tropical depression is expected to weaken over the Pacific; no threat to land
China frees soccer association from government in hopes of improving the sport in the country
Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says fate of nuclear deal with world powers still unclear
Johnny Depp quietly steps out to rock with Gene Simmons at MendingKids fundraising concert
Afghan police: German national kidnapped in Kabul by 2 gunmen
Early Briefing: Nearly $500,000 in crashed Indonesian plane; fighting flares in Ukraine
South Sudan's leader refuses to sign peace deal, says he needs more time
Sergio Ramos to sign new contract with Real Madrid through 2020
Five stories in the news today, Aug. 17
Egypt opens border with Gaza for first time in 2 months, temporarily allowing two-way travel
UN humanitarian chief says he is 'horrified' by attacks on civilians in Syria
Iranian and Russian foreign ministers present united front on mediating Syrian conflict
Thunderstorms complicate recovery effort following huge explosions at China's Tianjin port
Egyptian president approves broad anti-terrorism law criticized by rights groups
Feds again put off gun-marking regulations aimed at helping police trace weapons
Seoul: N. Korean loudspeakers blare propaganda messages in response to S. Korean broadcasts
LG Display to focus on OLED over LCD as Chinese rivals narrow the gap
Chung Mong-Joon of South Korea announces bid to run for FIFA president, promising reforms
USC freshman quarterback Ricky Town says he will transfer after just 1 week of fall camp
US midfielder Johnson tears calf muscle in 'Gladbach training, likely to miss several weeks
Half of post-secondary students worried about debt, job after graduating: poll
Definition of a lie tossed around during Mike Duffy trial
Actor Emile Hirsch pleads guilty to misdemeanour assault in attack on studio executive in Utah
Indian airline makes biggest-ever order of Airbus jets: 250 planes worth $26B at list prices
Western wildfires: Wind, heat fuels blazes chasing people from homes; 1 dies in Idaho
From presidential campaign to courthouse: Trump summoned for jury duty in Manhattan
S. Korea military court upholds death sentence on soldier involved in deadly shooting rampage
Allrounder Stuart Binny named as additional member of Indian test squad in Sri Lanka
Lacking down payments and job security, more young adults renting for years before buying home
Ottawa studies Saudi power shift as arms deal hangs in the balance
Tulsa Shock finally end 10-game skid still in playoff hunt
Defending champion Giants sweep Nationals, head to St. Louis in another post-season rematch
Day wins a major: 5 things we learned at the PGA Championship
Angels fall short against Royals, 4-3 in 10 for 17th loss in 23 games
General strike called to protest new draft of constitution cripples daily life in Nepal
Trump: Finish wall, deny citizenship to babies of immigrants living illegally in US
Longtime US civil rights activist Julian Bond dead at 75