Iran to give U.N. agency more access to nuclear sites
The pact with the IAEA is separate from talks in Geneva to ease sanctions, but it could help spur them.
Syrian opposition agrees to peace talks, with conditions
The main opposition group says it will attend discussions in Geneva if Assad plays no role.
Iranian nuclear talks end without a deal
Secretary of State John F. Kerry says talks were “very productive.” Officials will resume discussions Nov. 20.
Iraqi Kurds look to Turkey for path to independence
Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and the Obama administration have balked at the budding alliance.
Kerry: Gaps remain in Iran nuclear talks
Officials say a breakthrough on an interim deal is possible after years of failed negotiations.
Netanyahu combative as Kerry pushes on peace talks
The U.S. chief diplomat is in the region to bolster shaky negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians.
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Philippines struggles with typhoon’s aftermath, veterans remembered, Comet ISON heads toward the sun and more.
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Islamists in Egypt
Since ousting Mubarak, the Islamists and liberals have quarreled over Egypt’s religious tenor.
Palin makes trip to holy site in Jerusalem
Palin visited a Jewish holy site in Jerusalem soon after arriving in Israel.
Making demands across the Middle East
Demonstrations inspired by uprisings in Egypt and Tunisia quickly spread.
Making demands across the Middle East
Demonstrations inspired by uprisings in Egypt and Tunisia quickly spread.
Clearing Tahrir Square
Egypt’s army and military police try to clear the last protesters from Cairo's main square.
After Egypt’s regime change
Ruling council says it will run the country for six months, or until elections are held.
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Asia / Pacific
- Philippine typhoon survivors grow increasingly desperate
- Tons of aid in Philippines, but scale of typhoon, other problems keep it from typhoon victims
- China, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Vietnam, Cuba win seats on UN Human Rights Council, drawing scorn
- Oil drops near $93 a barrel as US crude stocks seen up again; average pump price at $3.18
- Aid trickling into hard-hit areas in Philippines
Africa
- Nelson Mandela's granddaughter, Zoleka, describes battles with cancer, drug addiction in book
- 2 dead, 3 injured in blast at store that gives cash for jewelry in South Africa, police say
- UN Security Council OKs African troop surge in Somalia to break stalemate against al-Shabab
- Member of Liberia president's motorcade accused of smuggling marijuana worth $4 million
Middle East
- Egypt court declares state of emergency expires, but government, security hold off on lifting
- Israel says it is halting plans to explore new settlement construction
- Saudi Health Ministry says MERS virus found in camel, discovery could help pinpoint spread
- Israel says it is halting plans to explore new settlement construction
Europe
- Administrator: Bosnia's leaders more interested in personal advantage than joining EU and NATO
- Huge orange diamond fetches $35.5 million at Geneva auction, setting a record
- Ban Ki-moon to make first visit by a UN secretary-general to infamous Auschwitz death camp
- Scotland Yard pursuing a criminal investigation following intelligence leaks to the Guardian
The Americas
- Cuba's hint it may reverse home-cinema ban seen as unusual, sign of entrepreneurs' influence
- Cuba's hint it may reverse home-cinema ban seen as unusual, sign of entrepreneurs' influence
- Guyana miner kills 2 police officers, 2 civilians during shooting rampage, then kills self
- Guyana miner kills 4 people, including 2 police officers, during shooting rampage in capital