CIA told Rice Benghazi "spontaneously inspired"

Secretary of State expected to testify before congress on fatal attack in Libya, but not until State concludes its own probe

• Nov 15, 2012

Bootlegging in Burma

Chinese copies flood the market allowing Thai shoppers and tourists to travel over the border to buy everything from fake iPhones, designer purses, watches and sunglasses

• Nov 15, 2012
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3 Israelis killed as Gaza clashes escalate

Gaza rocket strikes near Tel Aviv as Israel pounds Hamas targets for 2nd day; 13 Palestinians reportedly killed

• Nov 15, 2012

China's Xi Jinping faces daunting road ahead

Communist Party pick for president will face pressure to keep economy growing -- and his party in power

• Nov 15, 2012

"World's Biggest Liar" to be crowned at U.K. pub

Contestants in quirky annual competition have 5 minutes to impress judges with an entertaining -- but convincing -- tall tale

• Nov 15, 2012

Parents slam Irish abortion laws after woman dies

Parents of woman who suffered miscarriage and died after being refused abortion in Irish hospital assail country's abortion laws

• Nov 15, 2012

Egypt asks U.S. to stop Israel operation against Hamas in Gaza

Obama tells Egypt's new, Hamas-allied leader and Netanyahu that rocket fire from Gaza must stop, and Israel can defend itself

• Nov 15, 2012

Mexico rattled by 6.0-magnitude earthquake

U.S. Geological Survey says quake was about 105 miles south of Mexico City; No immediate reports of damage or injuries

• Nov 15, 2012

Burma to free 450 prisoners in amnesty ahead of Obama visit

Reformist gov't makes goodwill gesture ahead of historic visit; unclear whether political prisoners will be among 450 freed

• Nov 15, 2012

Israel, Palestinians in deadly clashes

Bloodshed escalates as Israel assassinates Hamas military chief, launches new offensive against militants in Gaza

• Nov 15, 2012
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Xi Jinping takes over as China's leader

As expected, he gets top posts in Communist Party and military; Succeeds Hu Jintao

• Nov 15, 2012

Desperate Spaniards protest austerity measures

As government tries to cut its debt, desperate citizens take to the streets

• Nov 14, 2012

Hamas militant chief killed in Israeli airstrikes

Senior official killed in intense Israeli attack on dozens of Gaza targets; Hamas reportedly says Israel "has opened the gates of hell"

• Nov 14, 2012

Austerity protests stall several European nations

Hundreds of thousands of Europe's beleaguered citizens went on strike or snarled the streets of several capitals Wednesday

• Nov 14, 2012

African Union seeks U.N. approval for Mali action

African Union takes plan for military intervention to wrest control of Northern Mali from Islamic extremists to U.N.

• Nov 14, 2012

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