Syrian forces assault defiant cities, killing 80

Assad regime races to crush dissent ahead of holy month of Ramadan, deploying tanks, snipers; Obama calls reports "horrifying"

• Jul 31, 2011

Official: Taliban didn't kill Karzai's kin

Western official says President Hamid Karzai's half-brother was gunned down by associate over personal issue, not killed by Taliban

• Jul 31, 2011

Verdict on US hikers expected within a week

Shane Bauer, Josh Fattal mark 2 years of being jailed in Iran with hopes dashed for immediate release after final court hearing

• Jul 31, 2011

"Issues with Pakistan" prompt CIA chief's exit

Undercover station chief in Islamabad leaves country unexpectedly as nations try to repair relationship, gov't official tells CBS News

• Jul 31, 2011

Famed el Bulli eatery closes doors in Spain

Virtuoso chef Ferran Adria earned world's best restaurant title five times at el Bulli; Eatery to become foundation

• Jul 30, 2011

Alleged consulate murderer cartel chief arrested

Mexico says alleged Juarez cartel chief, Jose Antonio Acosta Hernandez, accused of killing U.S. consulate employee arrested

• Jul 30, 2011

Afghan army officer arrested for aiding Taliban

Taliban infiltration has become a growing concern; Afghan army officer accused of taking bribes for information exchange

• Jul 30, 2011

Strong earthquake jolts northeastern Japan

Magnitude 6.4 temblor strikes in same region struck by March's massive quake; No immediate reports of injuries or damage

• Jul 30, 2011

Jet from N.Y. crashes in Guyana; no deaths

Authorities say it's miraculous that all 163 people aboard Caribbean Airlines jet survived crash landing; Dozens injured

• Jul 30, 2011

Pakistan puts travel curbs on U.S. diplomats

Move signals continuing breakdown in ties between Islamabad and Washington since the U.S. raid that killed Osama bin Laden

• Jul 30, 2011

Norway suspect eyed other government targets

Police: Breivik considered other targets linked to government, "showed no emotion" when told how many people he killed

• Jul 30, 2011

Iran could release 2 Americans, lawyer says

Attorney for Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal encouraged by fact that trial date coincides with 2nd anniversary of their arrest

• Jul 30, 2011

Jailed US hikers finally get day in Iran court

Shane Bauer, Josh Fattal trial set to start two years after capture; Released hiker Sarah Shourd hopes for compassion

• Jul 30, 2011

U.S. review: Iraq deadlier now than a year ago

Findings come during "summer of uncertainty" over whether American forces will stay past year-end withdrawal deadline

• Jul 30, 2011

Egyptians rally in Tahrir amid deep divisions

Protest for political unity turns into show of force for ultraconservative Islamists, highlighting rift with liberal activists

• Jul 29, 2011

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