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BBC director resigns under fire, chairman says overhaul still neededGeorge Entwistle resigned as director general of the BBC this weekend to take responsibility for a mistaken child sex allegation on the flagship news program Newsnight.聽
Israel fires warning shots into Syria for first timeErrant fire from Syria into the Israeli-held Golan Heights prompted the retaliatory move and warnings from Israel.
A dozen feared dead after quake rattles MyanmarA magnitude-6.8 earthquake struck northern Myanmar, damaging structures in small towns and injuring people. Official reports as to the exact number killed have conflicted, but about 12 are thought to be dead.聽
Argentines flood the streets in antigovernment protestsIn the largest antigovernment demonstration in years, Argentines protested the crime, corruption, and inflation they attribute to President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner's administration.
Iran targets unarmed US droneA Nov. 1 attack was the first time Iran has attempted to hit an unmanned US aircraft. It is unclear whether the Iranians intended to shoot down the drone, but the Pentagon's 'working assumption' is that they did.聽
Obama to visit Myanmar: White House confirms Asia trip detailsPresident Obama, newly re-elected, will visit Southeast Asia this month. His itinerary will include stops in Thailand, Cambodia and Myanmar. His visit to Myanmar will be viewed as an endorsement of that country's recent transformation.聽
Iran fires twice at US drone aircraft, missesAn Iranian warplane fired at least twice at a US spy drone 16 miles off the coast of Iran, says a Pentagon official. It was the first time an US Predator drone was shot at in international airspace over the Gulf.
Greece pushes through more austerity, awaits next bailout paymentThe Greek Parliament narrowly pushed through the new, unpopular austerity measures, a key step for the release of more bailout funds from Europe.
Assad: 'I will live and die in Syria'In an interview broadcast on Russian television, the Syrian president said he would not leave the country to end the conflict there, despite British offers of safe passage if he did so.
Shoddy construction behind Ghanaian shopping center collapse?The five-story building, located in a working-class neighborhood in the capital city of Accra, collapsed early Wednesday, killing at least four people and trapping dozens more in the rubble.
Pakistani Taliban claim suicide attack on Karachi barracksThree Pakistani soldiers were killed and 20 more injured when a suicide bomber drove an explosive-packed truck into a paramilitary compound.
Guatemala earthquake: Rescue efforts underway, at least 48 deadGuatemala earthquake: Crews worked through the night, searching rubble for survivors following the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck Wednesday near Guatemala's border with Mexico. The earthquake collapsed 30 homes in San Marcos, Guatemala.
Ahead of austerity cuts, Greek protests get violentAthens descended into violence Wednesday when a few hundred protesters clashed with riot police ahead of a crucial parliamentary vote on new spending cuts.
Guatemala earthquake: Strong 7.5 quake shakes region, at least one fatalityGuatemala earthquake: The 7.5 magnitude quake collapsed houses and a school building, injuring eight people. The earthquake, off the Guatemala coast, was felt as far away as Mexico City. .
After winning re-election, Obama faces Iran, SyriaPresident Obama's聽re-election ensures continuity in US foreign policy, he now faces the governments of Iran, Syria, and possibly China.
Britain to reach out to Syrian oppositionBritain's Prime Minister聽David Cameron is set to tour a Syrian refugee camp on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Britain plans to reach out to the Syrian opposition, but will not be providing military advice.聽- Greeks strike over spending cuts before crucial austerity voteThe strike has brought public transport to a virtual standstill and shuttered schools, banks, and local government offices in Greece the day before Parliament votes on a new round of wage and pension cuts.
British PM Cameron says Assad could leave SyriaBritish Prime Minister David Cameron told the Arab news network Al Arabiya arrangements can be made to move the Syrian president out of the country.
Iran's proxy war?From Iranian hackers suspected of damaging Saudi oil facility computers to a suspected Hezbollah drone shot down over Israel, the largely hidden war between Iran and its foes seems to be heating up.
Bahrain bomb attacks kill two migrant workersActivists and government officials blame each other as the government has stepped up efforts to quell an uprising that has crippled the economy.
