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Is the hijab part of the fashion world? H&M thinks so.

The clothing retailer has premiered its first Muslim model in an advertisement, perhaps revealing that there may be fashion money in less-revealing clothes.

Iran sends troops into Syria as Russia targets rebels with airstrikes

The Iranian troops are preparing for combat, while Russian planes bombed camps in western Syria.

As Russia enters Syria's war, Ukrainians ask what it means for theirs

Moscow has shifted its foreign policy gaze to the defense of Syria's regime amid a lull in the conflict in eastern Ukraine. Some worry that the US could downplay Ukraine's plight in order to cooperate with Russia in Syria.

Afghan forces retake Kunduz from Taliban, Ghani says

Defense Minister Masoom Stanekzai said that sporadic clashes were still taking place as government forces continue to battle pockets of Taliban insurgents.

Melissa Fink turned a struggling grade school into a national model

The principal of Jones Elementary School in Springdale, Ark., begins by addressing the needs of the 'whole child.'

US denounces Russian airstrikes in Syria. Will Putin prolong the war?

Russian officials say Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is crucial to fighting the Islamic State, while President Obama has called on the embattled leader to step aside.

Not just about cars: Volkswagen scandal pierces German identity

Volkswagen is a de facto German national icon, and so its deception is forcing Germans to rethink their most basic assumptions about their country.

Palestinian flag flies at UN for first time

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas raised the Palestinian flag at the United Nations for the first time. He vowed that the flag will be raised in Jerusalem, "the capital of our Palestinian state."

Introduce intelligence to your security operations

Lockheed Martin is working to address cybersecurity threats by developing more robust security centers.

Why is Finland a top destination for Iraqi asylum-seekers?

A large number of Iraqis have applied for asylum in Finland this year, many of whom believe that the country processes applications quickly, offers generous benefits, and has an abundance of jobs, but Finland is taking small steps to stem the flow.

The end of Oslo? Why Abbas dropped his promised 'bombshell' at the UN.

The Palestinian president's statement on the peace accords speaks as much to the eroding public support for him at home as it does a desire to pressure Israel.

Why has Japan's 'womenomics' plan been a flop?

A subsidy program that was part of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's ambitious 'womenomics' policy may have been too restrictive. The government says it will try again.

Pakistan PM Sharif proposes peace initiative with historical rival India at UN

Speaking at the UN General Assembly on Wednesday Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said, '[t]he two countries should address and resolve the causes of tension and take all possible measures to avert further escalation.'

China meddles in Hong Kong rejection of top university figure

Johannes Chan, the former dean of the university's law school, had been picked as its next vice chancellor. A university council rejected his candidacy on Tuesday in what critics say is a blow to academic freedom.

At least seven dead after multiple explosions in Chinese city

The Ministry of Public Security said it was treating the case as a criminal act, and not terrorism.

Can Sweden make the case for a 6-hour workday?

From tech start-ups to nursing homes, Sweden is experimenting with less time at work.

What are countries outside the EU doing to help Syrian refugees? (+video)

Though the majority of Syrian refugees have fled to Europe, many other countries have also provided support for asylum seekers.

Nepal may limit access to Mount Everest. A good idea?

Nepal's government announced that it plans to limit access to the world's highest peak to those with proven mountaineering ability. Do such rules make sense?

Australia denies US anti-abortion activist a visa after 'character' review

Australian politicians called for American Troy Newman to be banned from the country, calling him 'an anti-choice extremist.'

Russia kicks off airstrike campaign in Syria

Russia launched its first airstrikes in Syria Wednesday, in the vicinity of the city of Homs.