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Massacre in Tremseh? Syrians deny it but evidence mountsDeath toll estimates of 200 in the village of Tremseh are not confirmed. But eyewitnesses say, and amateur videos show, an attack. Syrian officials blame 'terrorists.'
Syrian army accused of attacking hundredsIn what may be the worst single incident of violence in 16 months of conflict in Syria, more than 200 people are reported dead. Due to restrictions on journalists within the country, the reports cannot be verified. People in the region say they're 'terrified.'
Mont Blanc avalanche: 'Scary and tragic'Nine hikers in France lost their lives in an avalanche on Mont Blanc in France, home to the first Winter Olympics in 1924. The dead include one of Britain's most famous climbers.聽
In Syria: Why is Turkey reluctant to take the lead?Turks hope that peace between the two countries can be restored. But Syrian refugees hope Turkey will take a more aggressive stance.聽- French Alps avalanche is the deadliest since 2008Nine climbers died in the French Alps avalanche near Mont Blanc: three Britons, three Germans, two Spaniards and one Swiss. Four climbers are still missing: two Britons and two Germans. Rescue efforts will begin again on Friday, weather permitting.
North Korea leader gives thumbs up to 'Rocky,' Disney charactersMini-skirts, guitars, a dancing Winnie the Pooh, and the theme song to "Rocky." Is this North Korea? A televised gala performance for North Korean leader Kim Jong-un marks a cultural shift.
Avalanche in French Alps leaves at least nine dead, several missingNine European climbers succumbed to an avalanche on the slopes of Mont Blanc. Nine climbers in a group of 28 were injured, and several are still missing, say officials.- South Korea unexpectedly lowers key interest rateSouth聽Korea's聽central聽bank lowered its benchmark interest rate on Thursday in the hopes of guarding against financial crisis.
Via illegal cellphone call, North Korean brother reaches out to his South Korean sisterTwo siblings reconnected when one took a huge risk to ask for financial help. It is estimated that about $10 million flows into South Korea each year as defectors reach out to try to assist their families.
US eases sanctions, allows companies to do business with MyanmarAfter 15 years of sanctions, the US will allow investment in Myanmar again. The move was the latest in a three-year push to normalize diplomatic relations with Myanmar.
Syrian ambassador to Iraq abandons Assad regime, defectsThe Syrian ambassador to Iraq announced he was resigning his post and joining the opposition, pointing to signs that Assad's regime may be deteriorating.
Romney says Obama 'naive' when it comes to ChavezMitt Romney slammed President Obama after he stated he didn't consider Venezuela much of a national security threat.
Egypt's President Morsi leaves for Saudi on 1st foreign tripMohammed Morsi of the Muslim Brotherhood has said his administration has no plans to 'export'聽Egypt'srevolution, an implicit reassurance to Saudi Arabia and its Gulf allies, who have been nervous over the possibility of Arab Spring revolts reaching their shores.
Spanish police clash with miners in MadridSix demonstrators were hospitalized after police fired rubber bullets. Police made seven arrests, and two officers were injured.
British cops work to solve 'unexplained' death of billionaire philanthropistEva Rausing, one of Britain's richest women, died Monday. British police are conducting more tests to shed light on her "unexplained" death. Hans Kristian Rausing, her husband, has been arrested. Rausing is an heir to the $6.7 billion TetraPak fortune.
Did the trial of Israel's ex-Prime Minister change the course of history?Olmert's case is one of several similar inquiries that have caused Israelis to question the trustworthiness of their government leaders in recent years. Olmert suggested that this case may have impacted discussions his government was having with the Palestinians.聽
Rausing London home sealed off by policeOne of the world's wealthiest families, the Rausings, of Tetra Pak fame, lost one of its members,聽Eva. Police are investigating her death and have detained a man in connection with it.
In Egypt: Will dialogue resolve the conflict?The standoff in Egypt between President聽Mohamed Mursi and the Supreme Constitutional Court over a ruling the court made last month is unlikely to end soon. The outcome of the conflict will undoubtedly have repercussions across the region. 聽聽- Former Israeli prime minister Olmert cleared of key corruption chargesFormer Israeli prime minister Ehud Olmert was cleared today of the central corruption charges that prompted his resignation in 2009, although some lesser charges were upheld.
In Egypt: Will parliament reconvene?Egypt's Supreme Constitutional Court upheld its earlier ruling that one third of the country's parliament was elected illegally. Following that ruling the country's military dismissed the government. Egypt's President聽Mohammed Morsi aims to reconvene the lower chamber of parliament in defiance of the court.聽
