Iraq begins battle to oust Islamic State militants from Mosul; top U.S. and British diplomats increase pressure on Russia to stop fighting alongside Syria's Assad in civil war; U.S. commentator Ellis Henican previews Wednesday’s final presidential debate between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton; China sends two astronauts to Tiangong-2 space lab.

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump says the upcoming election is rigged and he may not concede to Hillary Clinton if she wins. The successor to Thailand's king is in question as the country mourns. BRICS member economies vow to strengthen their ties. Tennis in Shanghai. A documentary bout life in a Syrian refugee camp.

Is the Islamic State a key player in Syria's civil war? Retaking the Iraqi city of Mosul from IS fighters. Choosing the next US president. Something new from Bruno Mars.

Islamic State militant group under pressure in its Iraqi power base of Mosul amid report of internal revolt; death of Thailand's king raises questions about the future of Thai monarchy; some space experts say humans should return to the Moon before attempting Mars mission; Nobel committee’s award of literature prize to American songwriter Bob Dylan triggers debate in the United States.

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Thailand mourns the death of its king. A British town welcomes migrants. A call for better natural disaster preparedness. Russia tries to move past Olympic doping. Bob Dylan becomes a Nobel laureate.

Remembering Thailand's king. "No-go zones" for migrants in Europe. Preparing for natural disasters. Singer/songwriter Bob Dylan wins Nobel Prize for Literature.

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Donald Trump vows to continue his bid for the White House as international concerns grow about his candidacy. International aid groups appeal for hurricane aid in Haiti. Creepy clowns prompt McDonald's to put its clown mascot on hiatus. The Country Music Association turns 50.

International Edition delivers insight into world news through eye-witnesses, correspondent reports and analysis from experts and news makers. We also keep you in touch with social media, science and entertainment trends.