Ex-police chief charged in China political scandal

Charges against Wang Lijun include defection, power abuse and bribe taking for allegedly covering up details of Bo Xilai scandal

• Sep 5, 2012

U.S. aid to Syrian refugees reaches $100M

Washington providing additional $21 million to help Syrians displaced by ongoing conflict

• Sep 5, 2012

Carat meal: Man swallows diamond in Sri Lanka

Man who was said to have swallowed the $13,000 stone was caught and taken to the hospital for a dose of laxative

• Sep 5, 2012

Afghan business owners see bleak future

When U.S. troops leave, some Afghan business leaders may get out too, fearing the "artificial" economy's collapse

• Sep 5, 2012

U.N. largely united on Syria, to little effect

While full General Assembly shows broad consensus that action needed, "acrimonious fault lines" in Security Council

• Sep 5, 2012

Gunman kills one at rally for Quebec premiere

Police: Two people shot, one fatally, by 62-year-old suspect during speech by separatist leader Pauline Marois after election win

• Sep 5, 2012

McDonald's to beef up in India with meatless menu

World's biggest hamburger chain opening vegetarian-only restaurants in India because of customer preferences

• Sep 5, 2012

All clear after U.S. Embassy in Belgium evacuated

Suspicious vehicle prompts bomb squad investigation; Area declared safe

• Sep 5, 2012

Hundreds of Afghan troops sacked, detained

Defense Ministry says soldiers came under suspicion amid probe into "insider attacks"; Pace of dismissals "intensified in recent months"

• Sep 5, 2012

Iraq wants evidence Iran flying weapons to Syria

Baghdad says Iran is ferrying supplies through Iraqi airspace, but calls on U.S. to back up claims of weapons on planes

• Sep 5, 2012

Honduras to allow private cities

Gov't overwhelmed by corruption, crime and instability signs deal with investors for 3 cities with own legal, tax systems

• Sep 5, 2012

Japan to buy islands claimed by China

Japanese gov't reportedly agrees to buy 3 islands from private owners for $26 million; Seen as move to block Chinese purchase

• Sep 5, 2012

Colombia's FARC releases stunning rap video

Ahead of peace negotiations with the government, Colombia's most notorious rebel group appears to be trying to soften its image

• Sep 4, 2012

Colombian cops: "Queen of Cocaine" shot dead

Griselda Blanco, 69, gunned down in Medellin, police say; Blanco ran massive trafficking operation in 70s and 80s

• Sep 4, 2012

Vietnamese police seize 4 baby tigers in car

Two men detained after cops find live tiger cubs and 100 scaly anteaters

• Sep 4, 2012

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