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Islamic Militants Fight in Iraq; War in Syria Spills Over

Radical Islamic militants linked to al-Qaida are tightening their grip on Iraq’s Anbar province, mounting a serious challenge to the government of Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki.

Polar Vortex Hits Northeast US

A cold, low-pressure system is freezing much of the United States. It’s called a Polar Vortex, and as the name suggests, it usually hangs out around the North and South Poles.

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French Interventions Leave British Lamenting Loss Of ‘Courageous Instinct’

As French troops deploy alongside their African counterparts to try to quell the religious violence in the Central African Republic, military analysts say a new strategic order is emerging in Europe.

US Senate OKs Yellen as Fed Chief

The U.S. Senate has confirmed Janet Yellen as the new head of the U.S. Federal Reserve, making her the first woman to head the central bank for the world's largest economy. She replaces Ben Bernanke who is leaving the post at the end of the month. VOA's Katherine Gypson reports.

Senate Set to OK Yellen as New Central Bank Chief

The U.S. Senate appears set to confirm Janet Yellen as the new head of the U.S. central bank, making her one of the most powerful figures in world economic circles. confirmation. VOA's Katherine Gypson reports.

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Bashir, Kiir to Meet as South Sudan Peace Talks Struggle

Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir is expected to travel to South Sudan's capital Monday to discuss that nation's ongoing violence, as negotiators representing President Salva Kiir and rebel leader Riek Machar struggle to hold substantive peace talks.

Record Cold Expected to Grip Much of US

The U.S. National Weather Service is warning that much of the United States this week will see the coldest temperatures in almost 20 years.

Kerry Cites Some Progress in Mideast Peace Talks

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is briefing has briefed leaders in Jordan and Saudi Arabia on his latest efforts to boost Israeli-Palestinian peace talks. Kerry said Sunday before leaving Israel that some progress has been made, but much work needs to be done.