NATO: Key Figure From al-Qaida-Linked Group Captured
A militant who led operations in Afghanistan for an al-Qaida-linked terror group has been captured in the north where his fighters joined forces with the Taliban to step up attacks against Afghan and...
View Article32 More Corpses Found in Mexico Pits, Total at 177
Mexican authorities say another 32 bodies have been exhumed from clandestine graves in the northeastern border state of Tamaulipas, bringing the total to 177 this month.
View ArticleGrowing Discontent, Armed Attacks in Tripoli
Moammar Gadhafi's opponents unfurl a rebel flag from a highway overpass in the dark and speed away. On the outskirts of the capital, masked protesters denounce the Libyan leader, then quickly disband....
View ArticleDozens Killed in Deadliest Day of Syria Uprising
Syrian security forces fired bullets and tear gas Friday on pro-democracy demonstrations across the country, killing at least 49 people — including a young boy — in the bloodiest day of the uprising...
View Article2 Afghan Police Die, NATO Chopper Crashes in East
Militants ambushed an Afghan police vehicle, killing two on Saturday and a coalition helicopter crashed in eastern Afghanistan with no fatalities, NATO and Afghan officials said.
View ArticleHopes Fade for 21 Buried in Philippine Landslide
Filipino rescuers who dug by hand to save people buried by a landslide were losing hope of finding 21 still missing in the disaster that killed at least three people in a remote gold mining village,...
View ArticleTwo US Soldiers Killed in Southern Iraq
The U.S. military says two American soldiers have been killed while conducting operations in southern Iraq.
View ArticleSwiss Flock to Watch Giant Stinking Flower Bloom
Thousands of plant lovers have flocked to the northern Swiss city of Basel to see a giant, stinky flower bloom for the first time.
View ArticleBeckham, Elton, Mr. Bean to Attend Royal Wedding
The full list of confirmed guests attending the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton was released by Britain's monarchy Saturday.
View ArticleRebels in Besieged Libyan City Claim Victory
Rebels in Misrata battled pockets of withdrawing government troops on the outskirts of the western city on Saturday, claiming victory after a decision in Tripoli to pull back forces loyal to Moammar...
View ArticleChristians Around World Celebrate Easter 2011 [PHOTOS]
See photos of Christians around the world commemorating the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ in advance of Easter.
View ArticleCareful Search for Mementos Slows Japan Rebuilding
Sakuji Funayama watched intently as a giant steel claw tore chunks off the remains of his two-story home, ripped open like a dollhouse by last month's tsunami and washed up onto a pile of debris....
View ArticleSony Chairman Credited With Developing CDs Dies
Opera singer Norio Ohga complained about the quality of Sony tape recorders before he was hired by the company, developed the compact disc and championed its superior sound. Love of music steered the...
View ArticleUK Woman Dropped Into Sea in Botched Rescue Dies
A 73-year-old British woman who was accidentally dropped into the Norwegian Sea as rescue workers took her off a cruise ship late last month has died, the hospital where she was treated said Saturday.
View ArticleHeavy Fighting Rages in Libyan City of Misrata
Heavy fighting raged anew in Misrata and killed 24 people Saturday as Moammar Gadhafi's forces gave up more ground inside Libya's third-largest city. The U.S. said its first Predator drone attack in...
View Article120 Dead After 2 Days of Unrest in Syria
The death toll from two days of violence in Syria reached 120 Saturday as security forces fired on tens of thousands of mourners who shouted for the regime's downfall during funeral processions, a...
View ArticlePope: Humanity Isn't Random Product of Evolution
Pope Benedict XVI marked the holiest night of the year for Christians by stressing that humanity isn't a random product of evolution.
View ArticleYemeni President Agrees to Step Down in 30 Days
Yemen's embattled president agreed Saturday to a proposal by Gulf Arab mediators to step down within 30 days and hand power to his deputy in exchange for immunity from prosecution, a major about-face...
View ArticleRoadside Bombs Kill 3 NATO Troops in Afghanistan
Roadside bombs killed three NATO service members and a gunman shot dead a prominent local official in southern Afghanistan, where thousands of Afghan and international troops are bracing for an...
View ArticleLibyan Tribal Leaders Push for Rebel Ceasefire After Fierce Clashes
Libyan tribal leaders are trying to get rebels in the city of Misrata to lay down their arms within 48 hours, a government official said early Sunday, after a day of fierce clashes between opposition...
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