American missing in Iran was working for CIA
AP investigation finds Robert Levinson was on unapproved intelligence-gathering mission when he vanished nearly seven years ago
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Libyan accused in embassy bombings to stand trial next year
Abu Anas al Liby was captured by U.S. special forces; charged in connection with bombings in Kenya, Tanzania
North Korea executes Kim Jong Un's uncle
Leader's former mentor Jang Song Thaek, once considered No. 2 man in country, is called "worse than a dog"
Mexican Congress passes bill opening oil industry to U.S., others
Controversial measure would be country's most dramatic energy reform in decades if approved by majority of states
Official: U.S. drone attack in Yemen kills wedding guests
At least 13 people in a convoy heading to a wedding were killed when a drone slammed into the vehicles, Yemeni officials say
U.S. team in South Pole race bands together on uphill trek
Army captain wounded during Operation Iraqi Freedom describes pain from racing in Antarctica
Southeast Asian Game kick off
Burma hosts the games for first time in 40 years
China's smog problem
Heavy air pollution in China has become so common that pilots will now be trained to land in poor visibility
From Japan to Seville
Flamenco student, Maika Kubo, 24, began learning the traditional southern Spanish style of music and dance while at university in Japan
Vatican gets mixed report card on financial reforms
European watchdog praises new laws against money laundering, but questions whether they’re being enforced
Mandela memorial interpreter for deaf: I'm schizophrenic
Accused of using fake sign language during speeches, says he may have had schizophrenic episode on stage, but defends his performance
China tells pilots to master smoggy Beijing landings
With pollution helping make Beijing airport worst for delays, domestic pilots will now have to learn to cope
India gov't says it will fight law banning gay sex
Law minister urges "quick and firm action" to reverse Supreme Court's decision to uphold century-old anti-gay sex law
Surveillance and censorship: Inside Syria's Internet
Free speech and Internet access cannnot be taken for granted in a war zone
Thailand protesters cut electricity to PM’s office
Opposition demanding embattled Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra step down enter fresh standoff with police after weeks of unrest
Data center backlash fuels votes for change, stock market swing
Thomas Markle Sr., Meghan's father, arrested in Florida
DOJ official resigns amid questions about "grand conspiracy" probe
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Trump touts imminent decision on potential new attack on Iran
Top lawyer in DOJ's National Security Division abruptly resigns
3-year-old soccer star's mom speaks out about viral 911 call
Newly empowered Democrats could revive plans for court reforms
Employers added 165,000 jobs in October, soaring past expectations
