Is Syria in an "official" civil war?
Syria calls the term inaccurate, while the U.S. and U.N. peacekeeping department are not confirming that
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Russia answers charge of sending Assad choppers
Foreign minister denies claims made by U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton that Russian shipment will escalate conflict
Syria claims it has retaken key rebel village
Syrian forces are fighting rebels in Haffa region, 20 miles from President Bashar Assad's hometown of Kardaha
Scores killed as bombs hit Iraq pilgrims
At least 56 killed but toll expected to rise after series of attacks on religious processions across Baghdad
Admitted 9/11 plotter makes odd request for trial
Lawyers for admitted mastermind of Sept. 11 attacks ask judge to stop what they call attempt to break him down psychologically
New Egyptian law stokes civil rights concern
Decision comes during heightened tensions in Egypt, three days before a highly polarized presidential runoff election
German lawmakers tossed for neo-Nazi-linked garb
Eight far-right lawmakers were removed from Germany's Saxony state parliament after refusing to remove shirts popular among neo-Nazis
Powell: U.S. hands tied on Syria intervention
Former secretary of state acknowledges plans to quell violence in conflict "not working" but opposes military intervention
"Most Dangerous City" losing unwanted nickname
African capital enjoying rare peace draws renewed attention from foreign governments, residents who fled to neighboring countries
Netanyahu slammed for Gaza flotilla raid
Israeli gov't report accuses PM of "flawed" and "superficial" military response to Turkish flotilla, which left 9 dead
Germany releases photo of "Forest Boy"
Police in Berlin say English-speaking teen wandered into city 9 months ago, saying he'd lived in woods for 5 years
Tunisia's Ben Ali jailed for crackdown
Ex-president, ousted in Arab Spring, convicted of inciting violence when forces opened fire on protestors, given 20 years
Ahmadinejad limps towards last year in charge
Iranian president still finding way out of the dog house with the ruling clerics; Will soon be term-limited out of spotlight
Amnesty International blasts EU over migrants
A new report says European governments care more about reinforcing their borders than saving lives
Cops on alert for Brazilian Valentine's Day crime
Last year's 18 armed robberies have lead Sao Paulo state governor to ask for increased police presence on the Brazilian version of the lovers' holiday
Abdul El-Sayed, Mike Rogers make final pitch to Michigan voters
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Stevens endorses Rogers amid rift with El-Sayed
The issue that could tip the scales in the Texas Senate race
Jet from Texas crashes near homes in Palm Beach, Florida, killing 9 on board
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Creditor has "taken control" of forever cruise
U.S. sanctions push Cuba to the brink, with healthcare at risk
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Trump says Iran war will be put away very soon, "one way or the other"
