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Malaysia opposition leader Anwar acquitted of sodomy chargeAfter a two-year trial filled with explicit sexual allegations that captivated and polarized the country, a High Court judge took only two minutes to deliver the verdict Monday.
Lisa Trainer films the remarkable return of the 'Lady of the Loch'For more than two decades an osprey known simply as 'Lady' has returned to Scotland, drawing attention to the country's role as a wildlife haven.
Kate Middleton celebrates quiet 30th after gala premiereKate Middleton聽turned heads 鈥� and dominated Britain's Monday morning front pages 鈥� by attending the London opening of Steven Spielberg's 'War Horse.' Her husband, Prince William, used an umbrella to keep her glossy brown hair drizzle-free.
Why Musharraf is risking a return to PakistanPakistani prosecutors say former President Gen. Pervez Musharraf will be arrested the moment he returns, but the Army might prevent his arrest.
Nigeria's double trouble: nationwide fuel strike and 'ban' on 海角大神sAttacks by Islamist group Boko Haram are 'worse than civil war' of 1960s, Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan says, but a nationwide fuel strike sparked by a cut in subsidies presents him with his toughest challenge.
Iran is not the only 'pariah' looking to Latin AmericaTaiwan courts continued recognition as an independent country from select Latin American nations, while Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad tries to bolster ties to regional allies.
As Syria unravels, prices soar for guns, grenades, and RPGsThe cost of an AK-47 has nearly doubled, from $1,200 to $2,100, since the Syrian uprising began in March. The armed opposition says weapons are necessary to hasten the fall of Assad's regime.
Iran sentences American to death for spyingIranian-American Mirzaei Hekmati was sentenced to death in Iran today after being accused of spying for the US 鈥� a charge leveled against Americans in Iran many times before.聽
US foes unite: Nicaragua's Daniel Ortega cozies up to Iran's AhmadinejadPresident Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of Iran will be the guest of honor at the inauguration of Nicaragua's newly-reelected president, Daniel Ortega.
'Occupy Nigeria' emerges ahead of mass strikeTalking of '1 percent cabals,' opponents of Nigeria's government are angry about its removal of a fuel subsidy and its weak response to ongoing attacks by a radical Islamist sect.
As economies teeter, leaders in Europe warn against extreme populismResponding to a question on the latest European economic crisis in Hungary, Italy's minister of economic development warned: 'Our worst enemy right now is populism.'
Thirty ideas from people under 30: The Change Agents They are explorers and activists, artists and educators, farmers and faith leaders 鈥� even mayors. And they have trenchant suggestions on how to improve the world.
Q&A: What's with the war talk surrounding Iran? Tensions over Iran鈥檚 nuclear program have escalated in recent weeks as the US and Europe ramp up sanctions against the Islamic Republic.
Report: Iran fires up new uranium enrichment plantA leading newspaper in Iran says the country has begun enriching uranium at a new underground site, ratcheting up Western concerns about Iran's nuclear program.
Syria on edge as monitors prepare to give initial reportThe Arab League monitors will make their report on Syria today as critics worry the mission is not credible.聽
Iran responds to US rescue of captured fishermenThe Iranian foreign ministry thanked the United States for rescuing its sailors, but Iranian news outlets linked to the Revolutionary Guard called the move a publicity stunt.- The Monitor's Weekly News Quiz for Jan. 2-6, 2012
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Joran van der Sloot may be ready to confess to Peruvian murderJoran van der Sloot said he wanted to confess to the murder of聽Stephany Flores in Peru in 2010. 聽Van der Sloot is still a suspect聽in the disappearance of Natalee Holloway in Aruba in 2005. 聽 聽
Democratic Republic of Congo: Another atrocity in the making?Democratic Republic of Congo incumbent president Joseph Kabila and challenger Etienne Tshisekedi in protracted dispute over November 2011 election results.
US democracy NGOs in Egypt still shutteredMaking life hard for NGOs, particularly foreign ones, has long been a sport in Egypt.