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Mexico wins gold in soccer final against BrazilMexico won its first gold after a very early goal that Brazil was never able to overcome.- Strong earthquakes hit northwest IranTwo earthquakes struck 11 minutes apart in northwest Iran Saturday. The US Geological Survey measured the first quake at 6.4 magnitude, while the second quake measured 6.3.
Mass of volcanic rocks, 'size of Belgium,' floating off New ZealandScientists say the floating field of golf ball-sized pumice probably came from an underwater volcano and not from the eruption of Mount Tongariro.
4 Chinese police officers on trial for helping Bo Xilai's wifeOne day after Gu Kailai did not contest murder charges against her, a quartet of senior police officers are facing charges of assisting Gu to cover up the homicide.
Syria: U.N. says no one will winThe possibility of a drawn out civil war in Syria looms, as fighting continues across the country. Assad's army has ceded ground elsewhere in order to focus its resources on fighting in Aleppo. In the meantime, the U.N. may name a new envoy to replace Kofi Annan next week.聽
Libya celebrates first peaceful transition of powerLibya's interim post-Qaddafi leadership handed over power to the newly elected national assembly yesterday. Security promises to be an immediate, ongoing challenge.聽
Scandal in China: Bo Xilai's wife does not contest murder chargeThe trial of Gu Kailai, the wife of a Communist Party elite, is the most sensational since the conviction of the Gang of Four more than 30 years ago for crimes during the 1966-76 Cultural Revolution in China.
Tropical Storm Ernesto races across Yucatan PeninsulaThere were no immediate reports of storm deaths or major damage, though聽Ernesto聽ripped down billboards, toppled trees and cut electricity service as it hit the cruise ship port of Mahahual shortly before midnight Tuesday as a hurricane.
Neighborhood fighting between Syrian forces and rebels continues in AleppoSyrian army soldiers moved into the Salaheddine district of Aleppo on Wednesday, pushing rebel fighters back as they attempt to control the north Syrian city.
Syria's Assad gets Iran backing as fighting continuesIran pledges support for Assad's government in Syria. In the meantime, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton warns against聽'sectarian warfare' and hundreds more deaths mount.- Nigeria church Bible study shooting leaves 19 deadTwo gunmen sprayed the windowless sanctuary Monday night with fire from Kalashnikov assault rifles, said Lt. Col. Gabriel Olorunyomi, the head of a local joint army and police unit.
Prosecutors ask for 3 years in Russian punk band Pussy Riot hooliganism caseDefense lawyers and an influential聽Russian聽Orthodox cleric warned that jail time for the women could backfire by severing trust between ordinary聽Russians聽and the country's institutions.
'Lord of the Rings' volcano erupts in New ZealandThe dormant volcano erupted Monday night in a New Zealand national park, where many scenes from the 'Lord of the Rings' movies were filmed.
Iranian officials dispatched to Turkey, SyriaThe Iranian foreign minister is traveling to Turkey, where he is expected to request Ankara's help securing the release of 48 Iranians being held in Syria by rebel forces.
Torrential rains in Manila cause deadly landslideHeavy rains have flooded a portion of the Philippine capital, resulting in a landslide that has killed at least nine people.
Syria: Despite prime minister's defection, Assad鈥檚 inner circle intactOn Monday, following the defection of Syria's Prime Minister Riad Hijab to Jordan fighting continued, particularly in Damascus and Aleppo. Though Hijab's departure聽was high-profile, it does not appear to be a threat to Assad's closest allies.聽
Greece: Thousands detained during raids on immigrantsOver the weekend, 6,000 people were detained by Greek police during raids in an attempt to stem the tide of illegal immigrants into the struggling country. Some were sent to holding centers to prepare for deportation.聽
Syrian prime minister defects from Assad regimeSyrian Prime Minister Riyad Hijab, a Sunni in Bashar al-Assad's Alawite-dominated government, is among the highest profile defectors to the opposition.聽
Usain Bolt frustrated by London's 'weird' Olympic security rulesSecurity聽has been the only major problem area for games organizers. Thousands of soldiers, sailors and air force personnel had to be drafted to plug the gaps left by the failure by private聽security聽contractor G4S to supply all the guards it had promised.
Sudan allows aid into border areas after oil deal struck with South SudanThe border areas are facing an impending famine. An oil transit fee deal between Sudan and South Sudan is a move toward ending conflict between the two nations.聽
