U.S. troops nab Pakistan Taliban commander in Afghanistan

Capture of Latif Mehsud represents a blow to the Pakistani Taliban who have waged a decadelong insurgency against Islamabad

• Oct 11, 2013

Venezuela detains ship in waters claimed by Guyana

Ship with 5 U.S. citizens on board was conducting seismic survey when it was stopped by Venezuelan navy vessel

• Oct 11, 2013

In Cuba, murky light thrown by energy-saving bulbs

Despite the government's campaign to switch out incandescent bulbs several years ago, the issue now is finding energy-saving bulbs and at what price

• Oct 11, 2013

Obama meets Malala at the White House

Pakistani teen who was a target of a Taliban assassination attempt called for greater cooperation between the U.S. and Pakistan

• Oct 11, 2013

Who are the Syrian rebels accused of atrocities?

Human Rights Watch says rebels attacked civilians in province of Latakia in August, killing at least 190

• Oct 11, 2013

Deadly migrant shipwreck off Sicilian coast

Maltese prime minister says at least 27 dead after boat carrying more than 200 people capsizes

• Oct 11, 2013

Photos of the week

The best images from the week's news, Oct. 4 - Oct. 11, 2013

• Oct 11, 2013
• 30 photos

Ex-F1 test driver Maria de Villota, 33, found dead

Year after almost losing her life behind wheel of race car, former Formula One test driver found dead in Seville hotel room

• Oct 11, 2013

Nazi war criminal Erich Priebke dies at 100

Former SS captain evaded arrest for nearly 50 years after taking part in one of the worst atrocities by German occupiers in Italy

• Oct 11, 2013

Report: Jihadi-led Syrian rebels committed war crimes

Human Rights Watch releases findings of investigation into deadly offensive against pro-regime villages last summer

• Oct 11, 2013

Chemical weapons watchdog group wins Nobel Peace Prize

Hague-based, U.N.-backed Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons is overseeing destruction of Syria's chemical weapons

• Oct 11, 2013

Robo-dining in Japan

Laser beams, robots, outlandish outfits, and flashing lights complete the otherworldly atmosphere of a Tokyo restaurant

• Oct 11, 2013
• 8 photos

Mom visits detained American son in North Korea

Kenneth Bae reportedly tells his mother his health is improving in their first meeting since he was sentenced to 15 years' hard labor

• Oct 11, 2013

Some U.S. pilots finding the friendly skies of China more profitable

Asia-Pacific airlines are pushing to bring over American pilots to meet the increased demand for flights in the region

• Oct 11, 2013

Kerry makes unannounced Afghan visit for urgent talks

Secretary of state to discuss with Karzai looming deadline for completing security deal to allow American troops to remain in country

• Oct 11, 2013

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