Government shutdown: Some global perspective

Elizabeth II's solution to a deadlocked parliament; Ireland poised to ease financial woes in a way that may appeal to many Americans

• Oct 2, 2013

"End of a sad chapter": Armstrong returns Olympic medal

U.S. rider finally returns bronze medal from 2000 Sydney Games after IOC stripped him of medal in January in wake of doping admission

• Oct 2, 2013

Device explodes in Spain cathedral, triggers evacuation

Explosive device causes blast inside cathedral in city of Zaragoza while parishioners were inside but no one was hurt

• Oct 2, 2013

Shutdown prompts Obama to shorten Asia trip

Stops in Malaysia, Philippines called off of what was originally a four-nation tour still scheduled to start this weekend

• Oct 2, 2013

Condoleezza Rice: Iran "absolutely" cannot be trusted

Speaking from her personal experience in Iran nuclear negotiations, ex-secretary of state says recent overtures are only due to sanctions

• Oct 2, 2013

What does China's government have against singing shows?

New regulations prompt cancellations, suspensions of singing competition shows in China, decrees against "dazzling packaging"

• Oct 2, 2013

U.S. boots 3 senior Venezuela diplomats

Tit-for-tat expulsion follows Venezuela's expulsion of 3 U.S. diplomats from Caracas over sabotage claims

• Oct 2, 2013

Greenpeace says Russia charged 2 activists with piracy

Detained Brazilian activist, British photographer could face 15 years in prison for role in Sept. 18 oil platform protest

• Oct 2, 2013

U.S., S. Korea to beef up Seoul's ability to deter North

Defense Sec. Hagel, S. Korean counterpart also agree to mull another delay in transferring control of Seoul's troops from Washington back to Seoul

• Oct 2, 2013

Netanyahu: Don't believe Iran's "charm offensive"

Israel's PM tells U.N. General Assembly his country will never allow Iran to get nuclear weapons, even if it has to act alone

• Oct 1, 2013

Jellyfish shut down Swedish nuclear reactor

Blobby marine animals have menaced nuclear power plants in the past, and scientists warn that the problem could become more common

• Oct 1, 2013

Iraq attacks leave almost 1,000 dead in September

Country suffering worst surge in violence since 2008, with more than 5,000 killed since then as sectarian attacks rage on

• Oct 1, 2013

A U.S. college's delicate commune with Chinese communism

Wellesley College faculty urge administration to reconsider partnership with Peking University if it sacks outspoken pro-reform professor

• Oct 1, 2013

Chemical weapons inspectors arrive in Syria

Team of 20 experts from global chemical weapons watchdog begins mission to find and destroy Bashar Assad's deadly toxins

• Oct 1, 2013

Pope calls for "modern" church as reform summit begins

In lengthy interview, pontiff admits he was "invaded by anxiety" on getting job, says church must drop "Vatican-centric" ways

• Oct 1, 2013

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