14-year-old unrepentant after Pakistan bombing

Teen whose explosives vest failed to detonate tells police he wants to be a "martyr" and send them "to hell," after deadly shrine attack

• Apr 4, 2011

U.S. to withdraw fighter jets from Libya mission

Other NATO countries will now provide front-line airstrike capabilities, as U.S. continues to reduce role

• Apr 4, 2011

Chinese artist, dissident Ai Weiwei missing

Prominent contemporary artist and well-known critic of Communist Party's rule disappears while trying to leave China

• Apr 4, 2011

Qaddafi's sons offer to usher in democracy

New York Times reports two of Libyan ruler's sons propose plan that would see possible heir direct "transition" to democracy

• Apr 4, 2011

Yemeni police attack 1,000s of female protesters

Chanting "Peaceful!", large group of female protesters set upon and beaten by state security, leading to battle with male protesters

• Apr 3, 2011

Leak of radioactive water continues at Japan plant

Officials say it could be months before crippled nuclear complex is brought under control; Workers try plugging cracks in concrete

• Apr 3, 2011

Bits of Air France Flight 447 found in Atlantic

Air France Flight 447 went down in 2009, killing all 228 on board; Investigators still pressing for clues

• Apr 3, 2011

Softbank's Masayoshi Son giving $119 million to Japan quake victims

Softbank Corp. Chairman and CEO Masayoshi Son is donating his personal wealth to help victims, including orphans, and to assist in rebuilding the devastated country

• Apr 3, 2011

U.S. to extend Libya strikes per NATO's request

American air power still in demand as criticism of mission back home deepens; 48-hour extension of U.S. military efforts

• Apr 3, 2011

A military solution appears unlikely in Libya

Qaddafi's troops and the rebels have fought to a stalemate for now, meaning more defections are needed to sway outcome

• Apr 3, 2011

Qaddafi envoy seeks exit to crisis, says Greece

Libya's acting Foreign Minister holds talks in Athens with prime minister, pursuing diplomatic route to end airstrikes

• Apr 3, 2011

At least 40 killed in attack at Pakistan shrine

Officials tell CBS News more attacks in Punjab province are likely

• Apr 3, 2011

Militants kill 2 U.S. soldiers in Iraq

Rocket attack strikes unit in southern Iraq; Toll of Americans killed since 2003 invasion now 4,443

• Apr 3, 2011

Libyan opposition leader: Rebels seek democracy

Opposition council wants to install parliamentary democracy after toppling Qaddafi, would reject all forms of terrorism and extremism

• Apr 3, 2011

Afghan Quran-burn protests enter 3rd day

Gen. Petraeus, NATO rep condemn Florida pastor's desecration of Muslim Holy Book; Taliban says it's wrong to excuse as freedom of speech

• Apr 3, 2011

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