22 killed in clashes between police, gunmen in Mexico

Fighting between drug cartel and federal police has been intensifying over past week; 6 bodies found in remote village

• Jul 24, 2013

Queen visits her new great-grandson

Monarch arrived at Kensington Palace to visit Prince William and Kate's new baby; Prince Harry has also been to visit, palace says

• Jul 24, 2013

Egypt's army seeks popular support to fight violence

Gen. Sissi says mass protests would give him "mandate" to do what is "necessary" against pro-Morsi violence

• Jul 24, 2013

General outlines options for U.S. intervention in Syria

Army Gen. Martin Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, listed several options for the U.S. military if the president approves intervening in Syria

• Jul 23, 2013

Explosion at Egypt security building wounds 19

Latest incident in one of Egypt's Nile Delta cities raises fears of deteriorating security after President Morsi's ouster

• Jul 23, 2013

Pope has sensitive task in Brazil after protests

Pope Francis' spiritual identification with the poor could inflame demonstrations against the government that broke out last month

• Jul 23, 2013

Beijing airport bomber's case draws spotlight to injustice

Ji Zhongxing said he was left paralyzed by a beating from city guards, which is why he detonated homemade bomb in airport

• Jul 23, 2013

Pope's visit to Brazil fraught with security issues

Pope Francis' vehicle repeatedly halted by surging crowds in Rio, but he refuses to change plans to use open-air cars

• Jul 23, 2013

In sync

Champion synchronized swimmers compete in the FINA World Championships in Spain

• Jul 23, 2013
• 23 photos

World waits to meet the new prince

Crowds at hospital hope to see Duke and Duchess of Cambridge emerge with new son as they embark on the adventure of parenthood

• Jul 23, 2013

Pomp and spectacle in Pyongyang

North Korea marks 60 years since end of Korean War with massive song and dance show

• Jul 23, 2013
• 12 photos

19 killed in fiery collision on Thai highway

Double-decker passenger bus caught fire after slamming into truck on one of Thailand's busiest highways

• Jul 23, 2013

Pope Francis arrives in Brazil

More than 1.5 million pilgrims are expected to join the pope for his visit to the Catholic Church's World Youth Day celebrations

• Jul 23, 2013
• 21 photos

Deadly earthquake in northwest China

Quake leaves dozens dead and more injured in rural region

• Jul 23, 2013
• 12 photos

Royal baby notice sees tech derail tradition

Palace planned to announce royal birth on paper but pressure of internet age forced a change, and highlighted royal family's adaptability

• Jul 23, 2013

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