Human Rights Watch: Syrian forces torture kids
New report from rights group documents at least 12 cases of children detained under "inhumane" conditions
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Swedish sheep-herding bunny becomes viral hit
Five-year-old pet rabbit wasn't trained to herd sheep, but probably picked it up from watching dogs do the task
U.S. women kidnapped in Egypt freed
Two women were abducted by gunmen on Sinai Peninsula near St. Catherine's Monastery
Severe, deadly cold sweeps Europe
Sub-zero temperatures hit Central and Eastern Europe, causing more than 150 cold-related deaths
NATO mulls paying bulk of Afghan security costs
Alliance expects regional powers to contribute to multi-billion-dollar fund after Afghans assume full control of Army, police
Exhibit shows Queen Elizabeth's light side
Windsor Castle exhibit features 60 candid photos of the monarch at work and at play over her 60 years on the throne
2 Americans kidnapped in Egypt, officials say
Two women abducted by gunmen near St. Catherine's Monastery in the Sinai; Bedouin attackers demand release of fellow tribesmen
Iran helping al Qaeda? War "hysteria" builds
Some U.S. officials suggest Iran forging alliance with terror group - the latest dire, but unconfirmed warning as Iran lashes out, again
Khmer Rouge chief jailer handed life sentence
Cambodian court orders Kaing Guek Eav, aka Duch, to live out his days in prison for "shocking and heinous" crimes
Divisions within Taliban make peace elusive
While some elements of the Taliban may be amenable to peace talks, many younger members are not ready to stop fighting
2 dead in Egypt street clashes over soccer riot
Police shot and killed two protesters, the first to die in clashes that erupted after deadly soccer riot
U.N. diplomats fail to reach agreement on Syria
Diplomats failed Thursday to reach agreement on a U.N. resolution aimed at ending the bloodshed in Syria
U.S. worried over Israel's plans for Iran
Def. Sec. Panetta believes Israel could attack Iran this spring over its nuclear program, and the U.S. may be blamed
Swedish prosecutor demands Assange extradition
Not handing over WikiLeaks chief would wreck European extradition rules, lawyer for Swedish prosecution tells UK court
Prince William begins 6-week Falkland deployment
Prince William will work as search and rescue helicopter pilot; Argentina angry, claims his presence is a British threat over islands' ownership
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