Will U.S. free a spy to save Mideast peace talks?

Official says deal emerging that could see man convicted of spying for Israel freed in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners

• Apr 1, 2014

U.S. Navy captain: Without Flight 370 debris, we're depending on "luck"

U.S. Navy's Salvage Operations official discusses race against the clock to find black box beacons' electronic signal; find out why he says it's "certainly a possibility" plane may never be found

• Apr 1, 2014

Ukraine's new gov’t faces higher bills, clashes in Kiev

As Russia puts squeeze on smaller neighbor with gas bill hike, police in Kiev go after nationalist radicals who helped chase out Kremlin-backed president

• Apr 1, 2014

A look at the candidates for Afghan president

A descendant of royals, an eye doctor, and a former World Bank official appear to be the leading candidates to replace Hamid Karzai

• Mar 31, 2014

Ukraine: Russia “carrying out incomprehensible maneuvers”

Latest Russian troop movements leave Ukrainian officials baffled; diplomatic solution to crisis no nearer

• Mar 31, 2014

Brazilian security forces raid Rio slums ahead of World Cup

Police and Brazilian Marines roll into massive complex of slums near Rio de Janeiro's international airport in the latest security push ahead of World Cup

• Mar 31, 2014
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Cherry blossom season in Japan

Tokyo residents enjoy the first weekend of cherry blossom season

• Mar 31, 2014
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Jailed Al-Jazeera reporters plead for release in Egypt

Judge denies request of 3 Al-Jazeera English journalists accused of fabricating news reports and supporting terrorist groups

• Mar 31, 2014

11 ancient burial boxes recovered from suspected thieves in Israel

The 2,000-year-old boxes contain bone fragments and pottery likely buried with deceased; officials suspect they were to be sold on black market

• Mar 31, 2014

French government resigns; Manuel Valls named new prime minister

Reshuffle comes after Socialists suffer losses in nationwide elections seen as referendum on President Francois Hollande's leadership

• Mar 31, 2014

Uganda holds "thanksgiving" event for anti-gay laws

President Yoweri Museveni said he is "now mobilizing to fight" Western gays he accuses of promoting homosexuality in Africa

• Mar 31, 2014

Malaysia Flight 370 hunt ramps up with no end in sight

Australian PM vows to keep up search indefinitely as massive international effort is dealt another blow by floating junk

• Mar 31, 2014

Russian PM brings big promises to newly-annexed Crimea

In surprise visit, Dmitry Medvedev vows to ensure new Russian residents will reap benefits of "being part of a strong country"

• Mar 31, 2014

Brazil police raid slums as attention turns to Rio

Police, military move into impoverished areas where drug gangs rule the streets ahead of World Cup

• Mar 31, 2014

Pakistan's Musharraf indicted on treason charges

Former military ruler denies charges linked to strongman tactics during presidency, and many doubt he'll even face trial

• Mar 31, 2014

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