Syrian rebels target regime forces in capital
Three regime officers killed in separate attacks around Damascus as violence persist despite international efforts
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Official: FBI director in Yemen for talks
Yemen says Robert Mueller held talks with Arab nation's new president on the fight against al Qaeda militants
South Sudan: Sudan continues aerial bombardment
South's rival drops more bombs overnight, prompting new nation's president to say attacks amount to declaration of war
Iran: Oil industry safe after cyberattack, virus
Industry's computer systems working well despite attack from hackers, computer virus, government minister says
Latest Syria sanctions hit key Assad supporters
European Union slaps ban on luxury good sales to Syria, appearing to take direct aim at wealthy classes loyal to leader
Aid groups: Funds needed to fight Africa hunger
A growing hunger crisis across western and central Africa threatens 1 millions children, aid groups say
The world's enduring dictators
The "Arab Spring" appears to have ground to a halt for now, perhaps giving the world's many dictators a sigh of relief
Some Japanese towns face decade of radioactivity
The towns nearest the Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan to be dangerously radioactive until at least 2022, a report states
Europe's latest craze: Chessboxing
The European sport of chessboxing is 11 alternating rounds of boxing and chess, with the victor winning by knock out or checkmate
Pentagon ends 12 security clearances over scandal
Defense Department suspends security clearance of military members linked to Secret Service sex scandal in Colombia
Chavez calls in, scotches rumors of his death
Ailing Venezuelan president had been out of sight since April 14
Sarkozy to woo far-right to try to win re-election
Socialist challenger Francois Hollande won slim lead in first round vote, followed by Sarkozy and surprise National Front candidate Marine Le Pen
400-year-old diamond to fetch up to $4M at auction
The pear cut Beau Sancy, one of the world's oldest diamonds, weighs 34.98 carats and will be auctioned in Geneva on May 14
Breivik claims "racist" plot to cast him as insane
Confessed Oslo mass murderer underwent two psychiatric examinations, both reaching opposite conclusions on his sanity
Pentagon reorganizes intel into new spy shop
Defense Clandestine Service officers to work alongside CIA operatives gathering intel in Africa, Asia
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Trump asking advisers if Hegseth should go, sources say
Democrats' election rout is poised to reorder federal health policy
Huge space telescope plunges back to Earth after 22 years in orbit
Mamdani says Democrats must keep their "foot on the gas"
Dow posts biggest gain of the year after Democrats sweep Congress
Trump touts White House ballroom after GOP midterm losses
House Republican who voted to impeach Trump loses reelection
Outcome of Alaska Senate race could take weeks to determine
