Library at school for girls in Pakistan named for bin Laden

Preacher who runs the school wanted to honor memory of the al Qaeda leader

• Apr 18, 2014

Mount Everest: How climb has changed since the first summit

First American to reach summit recalls his climb -- a contrast, one expert says, from the present commercialization of Everest

• Apr 18, 2014

Insurgents in Ukraine not giving up weapons even after Geneva agreement

No change on the ground after Geneva agreement calls on insurgents in Ukraine to give up their weapons

• Apr 18, 2014

Massive illuminated park opens in England

Over 35,000 LED lights used to create six interactive illuminated worlds in Blackpool, England

• Apr 18, 2014
• 14 photos

Photos of the week

The best images from the week's news, April 11 - April 18, 2014

• Apr 18, 2014
• 28 photos

Powerful Mexico quake sends panicked people into the streets

"There is a crisis of panic," official says after earthquake was felt strongly in Pacific resort of Acapulco

• Apr 18, 2014

Good Friday around the world

Religious Christians across the globe mark Good Friday with processions and pageantry

• Apr 18, 2014
• 23 photos

Students' leader on doomed ferry found hanging from tree

High school vice principal had been rescued from sinking South Korea ferry where more than 200 of his students may have died

• Apr 18, 2014

Major changes underway for China's workers

Some dramatic economic and demographic shifts in the People's Republic have allowed the Chinese work force flex their muscle

• Apr 18, 2014

Good Friday ceremony at sea turns deadly in Indonesia

Overloaded boat capsizes in high waves during procession marking Catholic holiday

• Apr 18, 2014

Separatists in eastern Ukraine thumb noses at interim deal

Moscow, Kiev agreed on steps to reduce tensions but pro-Russian insurgents refusing to leave occupied buildings

• Apr 18, 2014

Ferry captain charged with negligence, abandoning ship

Desperation grows in search for hundreds of passengers, as ferry slips below wate;

• Apr 18, 2014

Mount Everest avalanche is its worst disaster ever

At least 12 guides killed, 4 missing as they prepared for climbing season on world's highest peak

• Apr 18, 2014

Iran hanging halted when victim's mother forgives murderer at last moment

Hanging in Iran did not go as planned when victim's mother stepped forward to save convicted killer's life

• Apr 17, 2014

Kerry denounces anti-Semitic leaflets handed out in Ukraine

Leaflets handed out in Ukraine demand Jews register with authorities; some believe leaflets are fake

• Apr 17, 2014

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