Lawmakers warn Syria vote could fail

Some express optimism that Congress will authorize the use of force in retaliation for a Syrian chemical attack; others aren't so sure

• Sep 2, 2013

Suicide bombers hit U.S. Afghan base near Pakistan

Officials: Gunfight followed, key supply route closed, 3 assailants dead, no NATO casualties; Taliban claims responsibility for the attack

• Sep 2, 2013

Report: NSA spied on Brazilian, Mexican presidents

Latest documents leaded by Edward Snowden reveal that National Security Agency targeted the two leaders, according to journalist Glenn Greenwald

• Sep 1, 2013

Egypt's Morsi to be tried for inciting violence

Former Egyptian president will be tried along with 14 members of Muslim Brotherhood in criminal court

• Sep 1, 2013

Mandela discharged from hospital, heads home

Former South African president still in critical condition; intensive care set up in his Johannesburg home

• Sep 1, 2013

Many at U.N. welcome Obama's move on Syria

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon reiterated his belief that any punitive action on Syria should be taken through the Security Council

• Sep 1, 2013

Syrian state media: Obama's Congress request is a "retreat"

Obama's reluctance to take military action stems from his "sense of implicit defeat," Assad regime mouthpiece newspaper says

• Sep 1, 2013

Yemen premier unharmed after attack by gunmen

Attack comes after a senior intelligence officer was fatally shot in the country's south by unknown assailants

• Aug 31, 2013

India convicts youngest Delhi gang rape defendant

Juvenile court handed down the first conviction in the fatal gang rape of a young woman on a moving New Delhi bus

• Aug 31, 2013

France to await U.S. congressional decision on Syria

France will wait for its parliament to consider possible military action against Syria before President Francois Hollande decides whether to launch strikes

• Aug 31, 2013

Photos of the week

The best images from the week's news, Aug. 23 - Aug. 30, 2013

• Aug 31, 2013
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Egypt security forces arrest top Sinai militant

Also, authorities reported a failed attempt to disrupt traffic on the strategic Suez Canal but gave scant detail

• Aug 31, 2013

Why does Obama want Congress' approval?

President called advisers into Oval Office Friday night to tell them he was reversing course on seeking congressional approval

• Aug 31, 2013

Pope taps veteran Vatican diplomat to be his No. 2

Italian archbishop to replace Holy See's secretary of state who became divisive figure in church's hierarchy in recent years

• Aug 31, 2013

Inside Diana Nyad's new Cuba-Florida swim strategy

Swimmer intent on making 103-mile swim to wear full body suit, custom mask to protect herself from jellyfish that derailed her last attempt

• Aug 31, 2013

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