Pope Benedict to visit a Cuba on new terms with Catholic Church

Pope Benedict to visit a Cuba on new terms with Catholic Church

The church's position is owing to the diplomacy of a charismatic Cuban cardinal, the political ascension of Raul Castro and the revolution's declining fortunes.

Syria's capital is calm despite revolt, but life has changed

Syria's capital is calm despite revolt, but life has changed

Fear of the government persists in Damascus, Syria, but people are not afraid to talk openly about the yearlong revolt anymore.

Egypt military looking to keep its grip at least on economy

Egypt military looking to keep its grip at least on economy

As a power transition looms in Egypt, the military bargains with the Muslim Brotherhood to protect its widespread but murky business dealings.

Obama visits Korea's DMZ

Obama visits Korea's DMZ

The president, who is in South Korea for a nuclear security summit, says he will attempt to enlist help from China in dealing with North Korea. With the death of Kim Jong Il, Obama says: 'The situation in North Korea is still very unsettled.'

The Colorado River delta blues

The Colorado River delta blues

River deltas are among the most biologically productive...

Patt Morrison Asks: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar -- still hooked

Patt Morrison Asks: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar -- still hooked

Only his number is retired — 33, in the Lakers' purple...

L.A.'s unfair to Wal-Mart

L.A.'s unfair to Wal-Mart

Many members of the Los Angeles City Council think poorly...

Not the same old North Korea?

Not the same old North Korea?

Well, that didn't take long. Not even a month after the...

Turkey's foreign policy pivot

Turkey's foreign policy pivot

Turkey's foreign policy has come full circle in the last...

Iran then and now

Iran then and now

With the possibility of a confrontation looming with Iran,...

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Army general: Afghan case will be 'long process'

An Army general says the case against a soldier accused of killing Afghan villag...

An Army general says the case against a soldier accused of killing Afghan villagers is set to go through a "long process." Gen. Lloyd Austin would not discuss specifics of the situation during a visit to Joint Base Lewis-McChord on Friday. (March 23)

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In Mexico, last Aztec ruler inspires spirited celebration

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Few injuries despite strength of Mexico earthquake

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A teacher and three youngsters at a Jewish school in Toulouse, France, were gunned down Monday by a motorbiking assassin said to be armed...

In Mexico, extortion is a booming offshoot of drug war

In Mexico, extortion is a booming offshoot of drug war

No taco stand was too small for Juan Arturo Vargas, alias "The Rat."

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Syria's conflict has significance far beyond its borders

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Syria car bomb kills 2, injures 30 in Aleppo

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A car bomb explosion killed at least two people and injured 30 in the northern city of Aleppo, Syrian authorities said Sunday, raising fears...

India government responds bluntly to anti-nuclear push

India government responds bluntly to anti-nuclear push

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 Palestinians are up to ears in debt

Palestinians are up to ears in debt

 

China poised to limit use of mental hospitals to curb dissent

China poised to limit use of mental hospitals to curb dissent

 

Suspect in Afghanistan shootings identified

Suspect in Afghanistan shootings identified

The man suspected of shooting, stabbing and burning 16 sleeping villagers in a horrific attack that has sparked fury across Afghanistan...

Israel politician Tzipi Livni faces stiff Kadima primary fight

Israel politician Tzipi Livni faces stiff Kadima primary fight

 

North Korea plan to launch satellite may kill food deal

North Korea plan to launch satellite may kill food deal