Parents of former Marine fight for his release

27-year-old Jon Hammar's mom, dad say they've lived nightmare since son, who brought shotgun over the border, was jailed

• Dec 13, 2012

Unknown Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale found

Expert on famed Danish author has no doubts handwritten tale found in box is likely one of Andersen's earliest works

• Dec 13, 2012

U.S. serviceman killed in Afghanistan

A suicide bomber targeting a U.S. armored vehicle killed one American and two Afghans; Karzai to visit D.C. for talks

• Dec 13, 2012

Spanish botched fresco artist sells work on eBay

Eighty-year-old Spanish artist whose botched restoration of a Christ fresco drew worldwide attention puts up painting for charity

• Dec 13, 2012

Syria denies using Scud missiles against rebels

Syria's Foreign Ministry says reports that government is using Scud missiles against rebels are nothing more than a conspiracy

• Dec 13, 2012

Pakistanis protest naming school after shot girl

Hundreds of students say naming college after Malala Yousufzai, Pakistani teen activist shot by Taliban, would be a security risk

• Dec 13, 2012

Syria opposition calls for "real support"

U.S. recognition of Syrian coalition welcomed, but group tells conference of Syria's "friends" they need much more

• Dec 13, 2012

Syrian opposition gains recognition, seeks more

Move further isolates regime of Bashar Assad; Spokesman calls U.S. recognition big step but also wants weapons, no-fly zone

• Dec 13, 2012

Highlights from the interview with Khatib

Newly appointed Syrian rebel leader discusses his exile, the international community, and the bloody civil war

• Dec 13, 2012

Mandela "recuperating," S. Africa president says

South African President Jacob Zuma honors anti-apartheid icon, says Mandela is recovering from a lung infection

• Dec 13, 2012

Sydney lights up for Christmas

The stunning illuminations are projected over the 246 feet high and 108 feet wide facade of the sandstone Cathedral

• Dec 13, 2012
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N. Korea's satellite said to be orbiting normally

U.S. and allies say launch is test of banned ballistic missile technology but N. Korea still years away from credible missiles

• Dec 13, 2012

Russia: Assad losing control as rebels make gains

Syria's most important international ally acknowledges for first time that opposition may win; Blast near Damascus kills 16

• Dec 13, 2012

VP: Chavez may be too ill for January inauguration

Tells Venezuelans president facing "complex and hard" recovery from 4th cancer surgery, in Cuba; Chavez's new term due to start Jan. 10

• Dec 13, 2012

U.S. failed to predict North Korea rocket launch

It's unclear whether North Korea deliberately hid its launch plans, or whether U.S. intel simply missed the clues

• Dec 12, 2012

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