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Syrian chemical weapons threat not escalating, says PanettaSecretary of Defense Leon Panetta said that intelligence on Syria's alleged chemical-weapon activity has 'leveled off,' with no indications of new 'aggressive steps' toward deployment.
Mali's ex-rocket-scientist prime minister forced to quit by armyCheikh Modibo Diarra's forced resignation at the hands of the military complicates African efforts to challenge Al-Qaeda-linked Islamists that hold the country's north.
The ship 'The Simpsons' bought: Anti-whaling activists add vessel to fleetThe anti-whaling group Sea Shepherd, has built a fleet of four ships to rival Japan's whaling fleet. The latest addition was purchased from the Japanese government by the producer of 'The Simpsons' for $2 million.
Police attacked as protests intensify in Northern IrelandOn Monday loyalists, angered over the removal of the British flag from Belfast City Hall, protested, throwing rocks, fireworks, and in one case a homemade bomb, at police.
North Korea extends window, plans for rocket launchFaced with technical problems, North Korea extended the window during which they plan to launch a long-ranch rocket. It will be the country's second attempt to launch a rocket this year.
7.1-magnitude quake reported off Indonesia, but no tsunamiThe 7.1聽 earthquake, south of Indonesia, did not create a tsunami. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said it was not issuing a warning because the quake was too deep to trigger one in the Indian Ocean.
Romanian government sweeps parliamentary elections, but power struggle not overPolitical feuding between Romania's top leaders could harm its reputation as a functioning democracy and deter foreign investment.
Italian Prime Minister Monti's surprise resignation shakes investorsAnalysts fear Prime Minister Monti's聽unexpected resignation could spark a new round of Italian political turmoil and slow efforts to shape up the eurozone's third largest economy.
Egypt's opposition: Morsi is risking 'violent confrontation'President Mohamed Morsi rescinded a decree that gave himself sweeping powers, but has not budged on a Dec. 15 date for a constitutional referendum that opponents want delayed.
Netanyahu and Hamas leader both vow no compromiseHamas leader Khaled Mashaal's vow to take Israel 'inch-by-inch' justifies Israel's renewed pledge to settle the West Bank, said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Sunday.
Who is Nicolas Maduro, possible successor to Hugo Ch谩vez?With his health declining, Venezuelan leader Hugo Ch谩vez has urged his supporters to vote for his vice president if he becomes too ill to remain in office.聽
Tsunami warning lifted after 7.3 earthquake shakes JapanA powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake shook Japan's northeastern coast, triggering a small tsunami and causing buildings to sway as far away as Tokyo. Japan officials report no fatalities from the earthquake or small tsunami.
Egypt's Morsi offers nothing to defuse crisisIn a speech following a night of violent protests, Egyptian President Morsi invited opposition leaders to begin a dialogue on Saturday. However, he did not give any indication that he is prepared to make concessions to his opponents.聽
Detained wife of Nobel winner Liu Xiaobo speaks outAs China celebrates Mo Yan's Nobel Prize in literature this year, 2010 Peace Prize winner Liu Xiaobo remains in prison and his wife under house arrest. She spoke to AP reporters today.
Syria calls chemical weapon reports 'pretext for intervention'Bashar al-Assad's deputy foreign minister said that even if Syria had chemical weapons, it would not use them on its own people. 'We would not commit suicide,' he said.
Egypt's army moves to clear demonstrators from presidential palaceThe military deployed tanks around the palace this morning, and ordered both supporters of President Morsi and protesters to leave the area, in an effort to prevent further violence.
Greece seen as most corrupt European nation, survey saysTransparency聽International ranks Greece, along with other European countries racked by the financial crisis, poorly in its 2012 Corruption Perceptions Index.
US, Russia set for surprise meeting on Syria. Is compromise in works?Secretary Hillary Clinton and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will discuss Syria with UN envoy Lakhdar Brahimi today, amid reports that Syria is deploying its chemical weapons.
Cargo ship sinks in North Sea, search continues for survivorsSearch planes, helicopters and聽ships聽were heading to the area to resume the search Thursday morning, but the icy conditions made survival virtually impossible.
Typhoon kills nearly 350 in PhilippinesOfficials in the southeast Asian nation announced Thursday that even emergency shelters were no match for the large storm.
