France to recognize Palestinian state at U.N.
France becomes first major European country to come out in favor of recognizing Palestinian state, dealing setback to Israel
World
Syrian jets bomb rebel positions outside Damascus
Opposition fighters have staged hit-and-run attacks across the country, seizing military bases and munitions, but retreat under fire from Syrian warplanes
China paper falls for "Sexiest Man Alive" joke
The Onion crowns North Korea's Kim Jong Un world's sexiest, but People's Daily not in on the joke
Showdown in Egypt
Egyptian protesters and police clashed in Cairo as tensions build over President Mohammed Morsi's decrees granting him near absolute powers
Wal-Mart distances itself from Bangladesh fire
Giant retail chain said it did not authorize factory -- where 112 people died in weekend fire -- to produce merchandise for them
Morsi stands by decrees, prolonging showdown
Egypt's president tells judiciary he acted within rights in granting himself sweeping powers
Blood & ivory: Elephant poaching in Kenya
Images from CBS News contributor M Sanjayan's investigation of ivory poaching in Kenya
Israel, militants begin talks on truce details
With cease-fire in effect, Egypt mediates negotiations aimed at new border arrangements for Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip
At least 13 dead in Pakistan from toxic cough syrup
Victims were drug addicts who were drinking the medication to get high
U.S. defends climate efforts at U.N. talks
American rep claims "enormous" strides in combating climate change, including increased vehicle fuel efficiency standards
Israeli defense chief Ehud Barak quitting politics
Former prime minister and soldier quit politics weeks before general election; Often served as unofficial envoy to White House
Fire in German workshop for disabled leaves 14 dead
Organization employed 120 people with mental or physical disabilities; Six others were injured in the blaze
Egyptian official: Morsi, opposition near deal
Justice minister claims resolution to crisis sparked by President Mohammed Morsi's power grab is imminent
Timeline of recent Israel-Gaza violence
A chronology of the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians since Nov. 14 following the assassination of a Hamas military commander
At least 2 dead in U.K. flooding
Heavy rain floods areas already saturated by storms; Woman killed by toppled tree; England's West Country hit worst
Investigation
In Trump's pardon economy, victims lost out on $119M in restitution
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8-month Iran war looms large over Israeli election
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John Thune's balancing act: Inside his push to save the GOP majority
These factors could decide Netanyahu's fate in Israel's election
DOJ takes steps to charge James Comey again
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Trump's oil and gas stocks gained millions during Iran war
Court dismisses DOJ's request to force California to set aside ballots
Maurene Comey, James Comey's daughter, was unlawfully fired, judge rules
