Cuba economic reforms felt at the dinner table

Many Cubans working in state jobs tell CBS News they're forced to spend up to 80 percent of their income just on food

• Dec 31, 2013

Israel frees 26 Palestinian prisoners despite protests

Israeli doves, hardliners up in arms; ex-inmates greeted back home as heroes; Sec. of State Kerry set to head back to region this week

• Dec 31, 2013

Ice-bound Antarctic ship awaits helicopter rescue

52 passengers on Russian exploration vessel to be airlifted off as soon as blizzard which thwarted icebreakers eases

• Dec 30, 2013

Blizzard stops rescue bid for ship trapped at Antarctica

Australian icebreaker forced to turn away for now; Russian ship's been trapped for week with 74 on board

• Dec 30, 2013

Flight from Key West to Cuba ends 50-year dry spell

The commercial flight landed safely in Havana, furthering efforts towards regular air service

• Dec 30, 2013

NSA can spy on offline computers wirelessly, says security expert

At a hacker conference, well-known security expert Jacob Applebaum stuns the audience with descriptions of NSA abilities

• Dec 30, 2013

The hunt for "white gold"

Four generations of truffle hunters in Italy have foraged for the prized gourmet mushrooms

• Dec 30, 2013
• 14 photos

Brazilians celebrate Goddess of the Sea

Worshippers honor Goddess of the Sea as part of New Year's celebrations in Rio de Janeiro

• Dec 30, 2013
• 22 photos

Russia beefs up security after bombings raise Olympic fears

Despite deadly bombings, Russia and the IOC insist site of Sochi Games, protected by layers of security, is completely safe

• Dec 30, 2013

U.K. plans to charge tourists, migrants for medical care

Emergency treatments in British hospitals and minor surgeries in doctors' offices will now carry fees aimed at reducing "health tourism"

• Dec 30, 2013

Lebanese army fired on Syrian planes, officials say

Syrian aircraft strayed into Lebanon’s airspace Monday and were shot at, officials say; Beirut moving to secure its borders

• Dec 30, 2013

Rafting in style

British charity race feature homemade rafts shaped like ducks, trucks and race cars

• Dec 30, 2013
• 19 photos

Russia bombings highlight terror threat ahead of Sochi Games

After deadly blasts, officials and analysts are growing more concerned about Russia’s ability to control security during Olympics

• Dec 30, 2013

Two deadly bomb attacks in Southern Russia

Two deadly suicide attacks in two days in the southern Russian city of Volgograd

• Dec 30, 2013
• 16 photos

Tunisia militant leader arrested in Libya

Tunisia says U.S. and Libyan forces nabbed Abu Iyadh in Libya; he was accused of inciting attack on U.S. Embassy in Tunisia a year ago

• Dec 30, 2013

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