Opponents say new Icelandic road would disturb elves

And they're not kidding: Elf advocates fearful of disturbing the "hidden folk" join environmentalists in urging that project be abandoned

• Dec 22, 2013

Apple reaches deal to bring iPhone to China Mobile

Deal could boost sales of the iPhone in China, where rival smartphones have been dominating the market; China Mobile has 750M accounts

• Dec 22, 2013

Obama warns of possible military action in South Sudan

President tells Congress he may order further action to protect Americans in violence-plagued nation

• Dec 22, 2013

3 core members of 2011 Arab Spring jailed in Egypt

Egypt’s military government shifts from prosecution of Muslim radicals to other critics using controversial new anti-protest law

• Dec 22, 2013

Al Qaeda apologizes for hospital attack in Yemen

Terrorist group says a lone fighter disobeyed orders and attacked a hospital during a Dec. 5 assault that killed 52; promises blood money for victims' families

• Dec 22, 2013

U.N. begins evacuating its South Sudan mission

A day after U.S. military aircraft were hit with gunfire during evacuation efforts, U.N. begins moving all non-critical staff to Uganda

• Dec 22, 2013

Released Putin foe vows to help other political prisoners

Ex-oil tycoon released after a decade behind bars thanks media and says there are still many political prisoners in Russia

• Dec 22, 2013

Israel joins anti-NSA chorus after new revelations

For the first time, Israeli officials speak up against America’s sweeping intelligence program, calling it “not legitimate”

• Dec 22, 2013

U.S. military aircraft attacked in South Sudan

Four servicemembers wounded when aircraft on evacuation mission was hit by gunfire from the ground

• Dec 21, 2013

Somber memorials mark Lockerbie bombing anniversary

Pam Am 103 tributes held in U.S., Britain for victims of attack 25 years ago; Libya says it will cooperate to reveal "full facts"

• Dec 21, 2013

Pan Am 103 bombing: A look back

On December 21, 1988, 270 people were killed when a 747 exploded over Lockerbie, Scotland

• Dec 21, 2013
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U.K. safety inspectors check all 52 London theaters

Investigators are looking at whether intense rain storm might have caused collapse at Apollo Theater in London, injuring 79 people

• Dec 20, 2013

Photos of the week

The best images from the week's news, Dec. 13 - Dec. 20, 2013

• Dec 20, 2013
• 32 photos

Report: U.S., U.K. spies targeted Israeli prime minister

Leaked documents from Edward Snowden reportedly show NSA, British counterpart targeted Ehud Olmert, German government buildings

• Dec 20, 2013

Canadian court strikes down anti-prostitution laws

Prostitution isn't illegal in Canada, but many activities associated with prostitution are classified as criminal offenses

• Dec 20, 2013

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