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

U.S. Gen.: Qaeda "linkages" to Benghazi attack

Gen. Carter Ham, head of U.S. Africa Command, says some who attacked U.S. consulate in Libya "clearly" linked to terror group

• Nov 14, 2012

Ireland woman denied life-saving abortion?

Irish hospital refused to end pregnancy for woman who was suffering painful miscarriage, saying it was illegal in "Catholic country"

• Nov 14, 2012

Female athlete declared a man after rape claim

Indian investigators conclude women's relay medal winner Pinki Pramanik actually a man while probing partner's rape claim

• Nov 14, 2012

Pakistan frees Taliban militants for peace talks

Officials say handful of fighters released as tentative "1st phase" of Pakistani backing for nascent talks with Afghan gov't

• Nov 14, 2012

Turkey clears villages, warns Syria over strikes

Syrian jets hammer rebels near border for 3rd day as Turkey warns military will retaliate if airspace violated

• Nov 14, 2012

Russia broadens definition of treason

Critics say vague new law may allow gov't to label all dissenters treasonous as Putin's office walks back vow to review it

• Nov 14, 2012

China's president clears way for VP to take helm

President steps aside as Communist Party leader so VP can take nation's reins; Next leadership lineup takes shape as congress concludes

• Nov 14, 2012

U.S. boosts Syria aid, hedges on new coalition

Clinton promises additional $30 million in humanitarian aid, but says new opposition leadership must still prove its worth

• Nov 14, 2012

Can Mouaz al-Khatib unite the Syrian opposition?

Newly elected coalition leader a moderate Sunni cleric who has always preached unity, but he has his work cut out for him

• Nov 14, 2012

In Cambodia, quality wood makes for murder

Cambodia's fast-shrinking forests are rich with timber that can sell for a lot of money, meaning logging leaves a violent trail

• Nov 13, 2012

France 1st in West to legitimize Syria rebel group

While U.S. has recognized legitimacy of new Syrian rebel coalition, it hasn't said they are the "sole" legitimate group in Syria

• Nov 13, 2012

Archduke Joseph Diamond fetches record $21.5M

Price was well above the expected $15 million and more than triple the price paid for it at auction almost two decades ago

• Nov 13, 2012

Diwali: Festival of lights 2012

The festival of lights, dedicated to the Goddess of wealth Lakshmi, is being celebrated across India

• Nov 13, 2012
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Syrian war planes strike near Turkish border

Officials and witnesses say Syrian jet bombs Ras al-Ayn region for 2nd straight day -- leaving an estimated 31 dead total

• Nov 13, 2012

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