World
Chinese Police Say Mayan Doomsday Fears Led to Chinese School Stabbings
23 children stabbed, but none killed
Philippine Congress Approves Birth Control Bill
Intended to approve access for the poor, has been tied up in battle with Catholic church
Iran's Supreme Leader Joins Facebook
Even though Facebook and other social media outlets are technically blocked in the country
Progress Falters in Battle Against Malaria
Death rate has fallen, but so have use of nets, pesticides to stop spread
British Prime Minister Warns of Al Qaeda Influence in Syria
Still says he supports the opposition
Ugandan President Speaks on Anti-Gay Bill
Doesn't think gay people should be killed or persecuted
Israel Moving Ahead With Settlement Construction
Hundreds of homes to be built in East Jerusalem
French Pressuring Algeria to Join Mali Intervention
Al Qaeda-linked militants in northern Mali causing concerns
Spanish Austerity Protests Expected Tonight
The government has pledged to implement 60 billion euros worth of cuts through 2014
Landmine Kills Ten Girls in Afghanistan
Mines are particularly common near the border with Pakistan
Iranian Media Praises Hagel Pick For Secretary of Defense
Calls the Nebraskan Senator "anti-Israel"
Greece Completes Controversial Wall
The razor-wire obstacle was constructed on the Greek land border with Turkey
Egyptian Opposition Calls For Protests After Referendum on Draft Constitution
Islamist-backed document received 57 percent of "yes" votes in a vote that some are saying was fraudulent
French Actor to Give up Passport Over Taxes
Says French government is punishing "success, creation and talent"
Taliban Take Responsibility for Blast Outside US Compound in Kabul
Killed at least two with a dozen injured
Newly Elected Japan PM Warns China Over Disputed Islands
Claims sovereignty over the uninhavited but resource rich islands in the East China Sea
Palestinian Refugees From Syria Flooding Lebanon
Clashes among pro- and anti-Assad Palestinians continue in Damascus
France Pushing Mali Intervention Resolution at U.N. Security Council
Want a multinational African force to enter the country
North Koreans Mark One Year Anniversary of Kim Jong-il's Death
The usual orchestrated ceremonial hoopla on display
Hungarian Jews Push Back Against Proposed List
Leader of the Jobbik party wants there to be a list of prominent Jews, citing national security concerns
Yen Falls To Eighteen Month Low After Election
Long ruling Liberal Democratic Party back in power in Japan
South African President Set to Be Renominated
One party rules means Jacob Zuma will likely be serving another term
Media Reports: Kerry Nomination to State Imminent
2004 Democratic nominee will replace 2008 Democratic hopeful at Secretary of State
iPhone 5 Sales To Top 2 Million in China Over Weekend
Device launched Friday on the mainland
Gerard Depardieu Slams French Government Over High Taxes
Threatens to shop for a new nationality after seeking refuge in Belgium
Conservative Coalition Wins Japanese Election
LDP and New Komeito win a powerful two-thirds majority
Japan Poised To Return Long-Dominant Conservatives to Power
Voters fret over economic doldrums, tensions with China
Pakistan, India Ease Travel Restrictions
Call it a historic step forward in their relationship
