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What to know about the Hajj, Eid al-Adha and their significance to Muslims around the world

By Mariam Fam, Associated Press

Once a year, large numbers of Muslim pilgrims converge in Saudi Arabia, uniting in religious rituals and acts of worship as they perform the Hajj.

All-women Senate delegation heads to the Arctic to reassure U.S. allies in the region

By Stephen Groves, Associated Press

Seeking to reassure U.S. allies, a bipartisan group of senators is departing for a tour of Arctic nations. And this time they're leaving the men behind.

Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump's national intelligence director

By Meg Kinnard, Will Weissert, David Klepper, Associated Press

Tulsi Gabbard resigned as President Donald Trump's director of national intelligence on Friday, saying she needed to step away as her husband battles cancer. She is the fourth Cabinet official to depart during Trump’s second term.

NATO allies bewildered by Trump's about-face on U.S. troop moves in Europe

By Mark Carlson, Lorne Cook, Associated Press

The apparent change of mind came after weeks of statements from Trump and his administration about reducing — not increasing — the U.S. military footprint in Europe.

UK police renew call for witnesses as they broaden inquiry into former Prince Andrew

By Danica Kirka, Associated Press

British police appealed for witnesses Friday as they sought to broaden their investigation into potential offenses by the former Prince Andrew, including sexual misconduct.

At NATO meeting, Rubio embarks on another mission to ease tensions with allies

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

The Trump administration had decided to cancel the deployment of thousands of U.S. troops to Poland and Germany, but then the president posted on social media Thursday that “the United States will be sending an additional 5,000 Troops to Poland.”…

Everest record-holder Kami Rita Sherpa urges limit on climbers as crowds swell on the peak

By Binaj Gurubacharya, Associated Press

A renowned Mount Everest guide who this week scaled the peak a record 32nd time urged authorities on Friday to limit climbers on the summit.

WHO chief says Ebola outbreak in Congo is 'spreading rapidly' and upgrades risk assessment

By Associated Press

The head of the World Health Organization said Friday that the Ebola outbreak in Congo is “spreading rapidly” and now poses a “very high” risk at the national level.

U.S. says 'slight progress' in Iran talks amid uncertainty about whether war will resume

By Samy Magdy, Sam Mednick, Associated Press

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday there was “slight progress” during talks with Iran amid uncertainty about whether a deal will be reached or war will resume.

U.S. and Mexico pledge ongoing joint security efforts during DHS Secretary Mullin visit

By Fabiola Sanchez, Associated Press

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum said that she and the U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin agreed Thursday to maintain bilateral cooperation rooted in mutual respect.