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Greece election gives Europe scant breathing roomWhile Greece is unlikely to withdraw from the Euro zone, Europe still needs to get its financial house in order quickly.
Egypt election: Muslim Brotherhood claims victory as military consolidates powerHowever, recent moves by the Egyptian military leave the nation largely in the hands of the generals.
Aung San Suu Kyi accepts Nobel Peace Prize, 21 years laterThe Myanmar activist said the prize helped her keep going in captivity.
Saudi crown prince dies; successor uncertainCrown Prince Nayef was the interior minister responsible for cracking down on al-Qaeda after September 11.- Japan plans to restart two nuclear reactors. Will more follow?Concerns about Japan's summer energy demand and the impact on the economy factored into decision, which many see as a victory for the powerful nuclear energy industry.
Public anger spurs China to suspend 3 officials over forced abortionThe case of a mother who was forced to undergo an abortion seven months into her pregnancy sparked an uproar in China after graphic photos were circulated online.
German 'forest boy' is a hoax, authorities sayGerman police say the young man, who claimed he lived in the woods outside Berlin, is actually from the Netherlands and initially lied about his identity.
Coca-Cola to enter Myanmar for first time in 60 yearsFollowing the US government's decision to suspend investment sanctions. Coca-Cola says it will start selling its drinks in Myanmar.
Fighter pilot set to become first Chinese woman in spaceLiu Yang will be part of a three-person crew aboard a Chinese spacecraft set to launch Saturday night. She will become China's first woman in space.
UN Monitors find stench of death in Syrian townThe monitors were only just able to get to the town of Haffa after a week of attempts.
Egyptian high court dissolves parliamentSome commentators are calling the decision tantamount to a coup; the decision has put this weekend's elections on uncertain ground.
Assange loses again in UK court, extradition expected soonThe WikiLeak's founder could appeal his case to the European Court in Strasbourg, but legal experts say he has little chance there to stave off extradition to Sweden.聽
Australia to create largest marine reserveAustralia plans to protect 1.2 million square miles of ocean, which is聽a third of the island continent's territorial waters and home to more than 4,000 species of fish.
Suu Kyi tells investors to steer clear of Myanmar state oil & gas firmAung San Suu Kyi, in a European speech Thursday, said Myanmar's state-owned energy company needs to improve transparency and accountability before foreign investments come in.
Egypt Justice Ministry authorizes civilian arrests by militaryThe decision, published in the official gazette, would remain in effect until a new聽constitution聽is in place, but the process of writing a聽constitution聽has hit snags.
Russia defends arms sales to Syria, says US arming rebelsRussia's foreign minister said Wednesday there is nothing wrong with his country supplying arms under contract to the Assad government.
Mubarak stabilizes, but fears prison doctors are trying to kill himHis lawyer said he does not trust the doctors in the prison where he is serving his life sentence.
Peacekeepers attacked in Syria as U.S. accuses Russia of supporting regimeThe country spiraled closer to civil war as UN forces came under fire; meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton asserted that Russia was arming the Syrian regime with helicopters.
Three other dingo attacks helped solve mystery of Azaria Chamberlain's deathAfter 32 years and four inquests, an Australian coroner ruled a dingo killed baby Azaria Chamberlain. Three attacks on children in Australia countered original arguments that a dingo would never kill a child.
Yemen army takes back two cities from Al Qaeda-linked forcesYemen's Defense Ministry announced Tuesday that the army had driven fighters linked to Al Qaeda out of Zinjibar and Jaar.
