Mavis Batey, British code breaker in World War II, dies
Mrs. Batey, 92, was regarded in England as a national heroine.
Glafcos Clerides, former president of Cyprus, dies at 94
The two-term president spent most of his 50 years in politics trying to reunify the ethnically split island.
Russia pursues artist who nailed himself to Red Square
Of course it was frightening and painful. That was the point.
On a wintry day, a radioactive last voyage
A deal to use Russian weapons-grade uranium to run American power plants reaches a successful end.
Egypt hosts top Russian officials, turning away from U.S.
Rift over Morsi coup, suspension of military aid are reordering the longtime U.S.-Egyptian alliance.
Iranian nuclear talks end without a deal
Secretary of State John F. Kerry says talks were “very productive.” Officials will resume discussions Nov. 20.
Kerry: Gaps remain in Iran nuclear talks
Officials say a breakthrough on an interim deal is possible after years of failed negotiations.
Manfred Rommel, son of WWII military leader, dies at 84
Mr. Rommel served for 22 years as mayor of Stuttgart.
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Asia / Pacific
- Indonesian leader deplores statement by Australian PM on wiretapping, will review cooperation.
- Australian foreign minister takes 'exceedingly seriously' Indonesia concerns over spying
- Oil slips nearer to $93 a barrel ahead of new round of Iran nuclear talks
- Confidence in extended Fed stimulus, China reforms pushes global stocks higher
- Philippine corruption magnifies effects of typhoon, from infrastructure to expat donations
Africa
- Niger arrests 30 people in connection with human trafficking cases after migrant deaths
- Prisoner, president and scribe: South African foundation pores over Nelson Mandela's writings
- Nigerian villagers say vigilantes killed herdsmen while hunting Boko Haram
- 4 Somali gunmen in Kenya mall attack ID'd; official says death toll could rise
Middle East
- AP Interview: Egypt Islamist leader warns army chief against running in presidential election
- No EU country comes forward as candidate to destroy Syria's chemical stockpiles
- UN envoy to Yemen says country's president will stay on for longer than 2 years transition
- Libyan army deploys forces in capital in bid to drive out powerful militias
Europe
- Wife of Greenpeace activist among 30 arrested in Russia urges more Australian government help
- AP Exclusive: Soldier ties Minnesota man to Nazi civilian massacre; Germany pursuing charges
- Video shows Russian plane hitting ground at near-vertical angle in crash that killed 50 people
- UN climate chief urges coal industry to leave most remaining coal reserves untapped
The Americas
- City strips mayor of most powers as Ford knocks over councilor at chaotic meeting
- US VP Biden on economic mission to Panama: plans tour of canal expansion, talks with president
- 8 stabbed to death in Mexico border city Juarez may have known their killer, officials say
- Argentine president returns to work, names hard-line economy minister in Cabinet shuffle
National Security
- US to train thousands of Libyan soldiers in basic combat, talking with Tripoli about details
- US officials: Nuke deal being discussed would offer Iran only minor relief from sanctions
- Thunderbirds, Blue Angels are back; but other military outreach programs remain grounded
- Kerry: Nuclear deal with Iran will be 'failsafe' so it will have no nuclear weapons capability