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Pakistani plane crashes, no sign of survivorsA Pakistani plane聽with 127 people on board,聽flying from Pakistan's biggest city Karachi,聽crashed in bad weather as it came in to land in Islamabad on Friday.
Mexico volcano Popocatepetl rumbles back to lifeMexico volcano: 'El Popo' shot ash and hot rocks into the sky Friday morning. Officials in Mexico are watching the Popocatepetl volcano but have not issued evacuation orders.
Dozens killed in Iraq bomb blasts ThursdayMultiple bomb explosions across the country also injured over 100 people.
Sudan threatens to unseat South Sudan government amidst clashesOmar al-Bashir said he would "liberate" the people of South Sudan if fighting over oil revenues continue.
Breivik wants freedom or death in Norway massacreThe accused killer said that the maximum of 21 years he could face in prison is "pathetic."
Popocatepetl volcano activity raises threat level in MexicoPopocatepetl volcano rumbling has Mexican authorities concerned. The Popocatepetl volcano had a major eruption almost 12 years ago.
Child brides: Will Saudi Arabia set age limit for marriage?Saudi Arabia Justice Ministry is considering setting a minimum age for marriage. In 2009, Saudi courts refused to nullify the marriage of an 8-year old girl to a 58- year old man.
Latest photo scandal: US soldiers pose with dead Afghan insurgentsAn American soldier gave the Los Angeles Times 18 photos of US soldiers posing with dead Afghan insurgents. US Ambassador in Afghanistan Ryan Crocker called the actions of these American soldiers "morally repugnant."
Syrian army shells Homs as government pushes back on UN monitorsReports out of the Syrian city of Homs have government forces firing mortars into an opposition neighborhood. Meanwhile, Syria has challenged the UN over its truce monitoring mission.- Syria: Secretary-General says UN may not go far enough with monitorsThe Security Council is expected to deploy 250 monitors to Syria on Wednesday when it considers the issue.
Restart of talks uncertain as Palestinian prime minister skips Israeli meetingSalam Fayyad did not attend a scheduled meeting Tuesday with Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Other senior Palestinian officials delivered a letter to Netanyahu with a list of demands before talks can resume.
Breivik tears up at anti-Muslim videoThe accused killer of 77 people gave a fascist salute as he entered the court in Oslo, Norway.- UN decries North Korean rocket launchThe Security Council strengthened sanctions and warned of further action if North Korea continued down its present course.
Militaries vie for Arctic edge as ice cap meltsBy聽Arctic聽standards, the region is already buzzing with military activity, and experts believe that will increase significantly in the years ahead.
Taliban storm Pakistani prison: nearly 400 freedTaliban militants armed with grenades battled their way into a prison in northwest Pakistan on Sunday, freeing close to 400 prisoners, including about 20 described by police as 'very dangerous.'- Disqualifications throw Egypt election into turmoilThe disqualification of several top presidential candidates would redraw Egypt's electoral map just ahead of next month's vote. Candidates say they'll appeal.
Iran nuclear talks: 'constructive' day yields plan for Round 2 in MayEU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton said negotiators will meet in Baghdad next month. Chief Iran negotiator Saeed Jalili said next round should focus on confidence-building measures.聽
Iran nuclear talks: atmosphere 'completely different'At the last meeting over Iran's nuclear program, the two sides could not even agree on an agenda. Meetings in Istanbul this weekend have gotten off to a better start.
Three fishing boats involved in standoff between China and the Philippines leave shoalThe standoff began Tuesday when Chinese ships prevented the Philippine navy from detaining Chinese fishermen who were allegedly caught poaching at the Scarborough Shoal off the northwestern Philippines.
North Korea's rocket launch draws anger, wounds prideIn a rare move, Pyongyang admitted that the rocket did not deliver a satellite, but it also pressed ahead with grandiose propaganda in praise of the ruling Kim family.
