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Syria's downing of Turkish jet unlikely to pull NATO into Syrian conflictMilitary action is unlikely to get the support of either the UN Security Council or the Arab League, and outside intervention without the blessing of both of those bodies is all but unthinkable. And there is little appetite among the 28 NATO countries for another war in the Middle East.
Is Rafael Nadal ready for a third Wimbledon title?After his seventh French Open win, can Rafael Nadal defeat Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer at Wimbledon? Nadal says such talk is "arrogant."- Police arrest key Indian suspect in Mumbai attackAuthorities believe the man coached the militants involved in the 2008 Mumbai聽attacks by phone from Pakistan.聽
Egypt's Mohamed Morsi wants to renew ties with IranEgypt's president-elect Mohamed Morsi, a hard-line Islamist, says he wants tor restore ties to Iran. Iran hailed Mursi's victory as an "Islamic Awakening."
Syria insists downed Turkish plane was 'not an attack'This week NATO leaders will decide how to respond to Syria's downing of a Turkish jet, which Turkey argues was in international airspace.- Syrian fighter pilot defects to Jordan with his MiG-21 warplaneThe air force is considered fiercely loyal to Assad's regime, but the defection suggests some of Syria's most ironclad allegiances are fraying.
Prosecution urges psychiatric care, insanity ruling, for Anders BreivikThe attacks at Norway's government headquarters and a youth summer camp would then not be considered acts of political terrorism, but the work of a blood-thirsty madman.- Rescue operation under way for capsized boat of asylum seekers headed to AustraliaThe Australian Maritime Safety Authority reported that an Australian Navy ship and a cargo ship had rescued 73 survivors near Indonesia.聽
- Court issues arrest warrant for Pakistani prime minister nomineePakistan's ruling party chose its candidate to replace ousted Prime Minister Gilani, but the nominee was immediately hit with an arrest warrant linked to a drug importation scandal.
Economy casts shadow on Rio+20 environmental summitWorld leaders are gathering in Brazil for a three-day meeting on sustainable development, but the US election and Europe's economic woes are making the conference a subdued affair.
New Greek prime minister after month of uncertaintyAntonis Samaras is the fourth prime minister in eight months; he faces the daunting task of resolving Greece's economic woes.
With Mubarak's health in question, both candidates declare victory in Egypt electionsPolitical turmoil is rising in Egypt as a formal announcement of the winner of Egypt's presidential election may be delayed. Both candidates claim victory and allege election fraud.聽- Pakistan arrests French Al Qaeda leader amid turmoil with prime ministerThe arrest of a French national, reportedly linked to the 9/11 mastermind, highlights the challenges Pakistan is facing as it tries to pull itself out of a deepening political crisis.聽
Greece may form coalition government as soon as WednesdayThe New Democracy party, which came in first in the election, will likely ally with the socialist party PASOK to form a government.
WikiLeaks' Assange seeks asylum in EcuadorJulian Assange is currently in Ecuador's embassy in Britain. He has made a formal request for asylum, which is being considered.
Suu Kyi cheered by supporters in BritainThe Nobel laureate was greeted Tuesday by sustained applause and shouts during a speech at the London School of Economics.
Court in Pakistan rules prime minister disqualified from officeThe verdict by the Supreme Court was a major blow against Yousuf Reza Gilani, who has been hanging on to office for months in the face of opposition by the judges.
In hopes of steadying eurozone, G-20 leaders to advocate growth proposalsEuropean leaders' response to the economic crisis has failed to calm markets, but G-20 leaders are hoping that their strong backing of growth policies will bring some relief.聽
Second day of power-sharing talks begin in GreeceAt the core of any administration will be Antonis Samaras' New Democracy party, which came first in Sunday's vote and won 129 of Parliament's 300 seats 鈥� but not enough to govern alone.
Pakistan's Prime Minister Gilani 'disqualified' from office by top courtPakistani Prime Minister Gilani has not responded yet to a court decision that could touch off political turmoil in Pakistan.
