An Egyptian soldier lays barbed wire near presidential palace.
In Egypt, tanks deployed around presidential palace after clashes
Five dead in worst violence of political crisis; supporters, opponents of Morsi to face off again Thursday.
Americans fatter, but not lazier, than Europeans
Among the underlying causes of Americans' sky-high obesity rates, an overabundance of beer and a lack of childhood exercise are probably not the main ones.
Clinton, Russian foreign minister to meet with U.N. envoy on Syrian crisis
Meeting could mean Russia’s support for Assad has softened, adding to international pressure on Syria.
Liu Xiaobo’s wife describes his imprisonment
Nobel Prize winner’s wife speaks in a sneaked interview.
Afghan intelligence chief injured in suicide bomb attack
Asadullah Khalid, a controversial former governor and cabinet minister, was severely wounded.
He wanted to be a macho, macho man but now Putin may sing different tune
A Russian newspaper suggests Kremlin wants to rebrand president as wiser and gentler statesman.
Pentagon planning for multinational military intervention in Mali
Pending U.N. approval, a regional military force could enter African country to fight al-Qaeda next year.
U.S., allies look to expedite Syria transition planning amid rebel gains
Recent rebel advances have increased the urgency of developing a political alternative in Syria.
John McAfee arrested in Guatemala
Tech giant, wanted in Belize for questioning in neighbor’s death, was detained for illegal entry.
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Typhoon Bopha strikes Philippines
Bopha unleashes heavy rains, winds on the southern Philippines, killing over 300 people.
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- 2 years after revolution, Tunisia's interior still suffers, endangering democratic transition
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Life and war in Afghanistan
Photos of everyday life in Afghanistan as coalition forces attempt to transfer responsibilities to Afghan troops.
Protests roil Egypt
Riot police beef up security as supporters and opponents of President Morsi clash in Cairo.
Spain’s austerity crisis
The number of people registered as unemployed edges up toward 5 million as the recession shows few signs of abating.
Typhoon Bopha strikes Philippines
Bopha unleashes heavy rains, winds on the southern Philippines, killing over 300 people.
War in Syria
As battles between the government and the opposition rage on, fears of a regional war grow.
Hungarians rally against far-right politician’s list
Civic groups gather in Budapest to protest lawmaker’s call to screen Jews for security risks.
Living poor in Saudi Arabia
In a country with vast oil wealth and lavish royal spending, an estimated quarter of Saudis live in poverty.
Images from around the world
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Tunnels between Gaza and Egypt are back in business
Primary commerce of Rafah, Egypt, focuses on tunnel network that circumvents the Israeli blockade of Gaza.
Mexico’s new president is sworn in
Enrique Peña Nieto takes the oath of office, while protests against him go on outside.
In Mali, musicians flee south
Radical Islamists have driven artists from northern Mali, where playing music can bring beatings, and even prison time.
Strife in Congo
Hundreds of rebel fighters have pulled out of Congo’s city of Goma, raising hopes for negotiations to end the insurgency.
Missing in Mexico
More than 25,000 adults and children have disappeared since the drug war began six years ago.
Demonstrations in Cairo
Protests continue at Tahrir Square against Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi.
Battle in eastern Congo
As rebel and government forces battle for control of portions of eastern Congo, civilians flee their homes for safety.
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Asia / Pacific
- Thai former prime minister to be charged with murder over violent suppression of 2010 protests
- Afghan intelligence chief wounded in assassination attempt, officials say
- Rights groups urge Uzbekistan to release political prisoners on constitution anniversary
- Senior Afghan official says country's intelligence chief wounded in assassination attempt
Africa
- African treaty to aid the internally displaced comes into force 3 years after it was adopted
- Congolese youth rally against impotent army, passive UN force in Goma
- Peace talks between Congo and M23 rebels to begin in Uganda this week
- South African military aircraft crashes en route to area near Mandela's village, killing 11
Middle East
- Egyptian army moves to restore order after deadly protests amid constitutional crisis
- Syrian official criticizes NATO's move to deploy Patriot missiles along Turkish border
- Netanyahu: Israel will keep planned settlement corridor under any future peace deal
- Newly formed party of former Israeli FM gets boost with defector who joins after leaving Labor
Europe
- Police: Ancient sculpture of sphinx in Italy was headed for black market; now to go to museum
- Publicist Max Clifford arrested on suspicion of sexual offenses as part of UK's Savile inquiry
- Austrian bus driver finds ?390,000 on his vehicle, hands it to police _ but no reward
- Protestant militants in Northern Ireland attack middle-ground party; offices, home damaged
The Americas
- Brazil mourns death of architect Niemeyer, the man who built its capital
- Mexican Supreme Court rules in favor of same-sex marriage in southern Oaxaca state
- Photo Package: Cubans honor Saint Barbara, Santeria deity Chango
- Oscar Niemeyer, nature-inspired architect who designed Brazil's modernist capital, dies at 104
National Security
- US now says whereabouts of missing Syrian foreign ministry spokesman unknown
- US, Japan, South Korea to seek Security Council action if North Korea launches rocket
- Proponents for abortion coverage for military women press to end restrictions
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