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

Michael Schumacher fighting for his life, doctors say

Retired 7-time Formula One champ, 44, in critical condition after brain surgery following skiing accident in French Alps

• Dec 30, 2013

2nd suicide blast in 2 days kills 14 in Volgograd

Explosion a day earlier killed 17; attacks in city formerly called Stalingrad hike security concerns in Russia ahead of Sochi Olympics

• Dec 30, 2013

Volcano erupts in El Salvador prompting evacuations

A cloud of gas and ash shot 3 miles into the air; shelters set up for evacuees

• Dec 29, 2013

Reports: Racing legend Michael Schumacher in “critical” condition

Retired seven-time Formula One world champion, now 44 years old, suffered a severe head injury in a skiing accident in France

• Dec 29, 2013

Rockets from Lebanon land in northern Israel

On the same day Saudi Arabia pledges $3B to the Lebanese army, Israel shells Lebanon in response to a rocket attack

• Dec 29, 2013

South Sudan’s 25,000-strong “White Army” disbands

Leaders had feared a massive confrontation after two weeks of violence, as youth opposition militia appeared ready for conflict

• Dec 29, 2013

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