Japan nuke radiation higher than estimated
Nuclear disaster released twice as much of a radioactive substance into the atmosphere as Japanese authorities estimated
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Saudi Arabia names new crown prince
Saudi state TV announced the naming of Prince Nayef bin Abdel-Aziz Al Saud as heir to the Saudi throne
Judgment due in Assange extradition case
WikiLeaks Julian Assange founder will learn of the verdict in his extradition fight over sexual misconduct allegations
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Turkish teen rescued 4 days after quake
18-year-old pulled alive from rubble of collapsed building, rushed to hospital suffering from dehydration
Egypt swaps jailed U.S.-Israeli for 25 prisoners
Egyptian prisoners swapped for U.S.-Israeli citizen jailed in Cairo for 4 1/2 years on suspicion of espionage
Afghan insurgents attack U.S.-run base
At least 3 storm base that serves as home to NATO troops, American servicemembers, reconstruction team; 2 attackers dead
Threatening floodwaters close in on Thai capital
Uncertainty over Bangkok's fate fuels exodus of thousands fearing the worst; Most of city's 9 million residents staying put
Official: Qaddafi spy chief in Mali; Son next?
Intel chief traveled overnight through Niger, presidential adviser says; Saif al-Islam Qaddafi reportedly en route as well
Queen passes along kangaroo stew
On Australian visit, British monarch offered dish made of kangaroo meat; She took it, then handed off to an aide
Italians seek survivors of deadly mudslides
Coast guard cutters called in to search for people possibly swept into sea after flash floods, mudslides inundate villages
EU forges debt deal to rescue Greece; Markets up
Leaders hope deal, which involves reducing Greece's loan debt by half and shoring up banks, marks turning point in debt crisis
Suspected U.S. strike kills 5 Taliban commanders
Five commanders loyal to notorious Taliban leader killed along Afghan border, officials say; Strike may be sign of renewed cooperation between U.S., Pakistan
U.N. votes to lift Libya no-fly zone on Oct. 31
Security Council votes unanimously to end its authorization of military action to protect civilians
Rival nations to play "ping-pong diplomacy"
North and South Korea, India and Pakistan among 10 nations in table-tennis event but Iran backs out of chance to play U.S.
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