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- Buddhist mob torches more Muslim homes in Myanmar
A thousand people went on a rampage following rumors that a Muslim man tried to sexually assault a young woman.
- Zimbabwe's Mugabe threatens foreign-owned companies over Western interference
Angry over what he perceives as Western influence in Zimbabwe's politics, President Robert Mugabe said the time would come 'tit for tat' retaliation against foreign-owned companies.
- Lance Armstrong settles with Sunday Times in libel case
Lance Armstrong and The Sunday Times have reached a final resolution in a libel suit and counter-suit based on 2004 claims the disgraced cyclist was using performance-enhancing drugs.
- Yemen: Bombing of air force bus kills at least one officer
On Sunday, a bus carrying Yemeni air force personnel was bombed, killing at least one, but possibly as many as six. Yemeni police also say they uncovered a plot to bomb a US language institute, though institute officials have not confirmed the report.
- Syria: UN inspectors can go to suspected gas attack site
Confirming whether chemical weapons were indeed used last week carries enormous stakes, and could play a huge role in determining the future course of the conflict.
- Bo Xilai blames wife, forgets details in Chinese trial
Testimony concluded today in the trial of the disgraced leader of Chongqing. Closing arguments are expected tomorrow.
- Syria says US military intervention could 'inflame' Middle East
As US naval forces are repositioned in the Mediterranean to give President Barack Obama options, Syrian and Iranian officials warned Washington should not cross the 'red line' on Syria.
- Indian police nab last gang rape suspect
A fifth man was arrested today in connection with the gang rape of a photojournalist in Mumbai, the latest in a series of high-profile rape cases over the past year.
- Syria: Doctors Without Borders reports 355 dead from chemical attack
International aid group Doctors Without Borders says they have received roughly 3,600 patients with 'neurotoxic symptons' from an alleged attack earlier this week in eastern Damascus. On Saturday, Syrian media accused rebels of using chemical weapons.
- Pakistan: Militants at odds after government's offer of peace talks
The Pakistani government's offer to facilitate peace talks with the Taliban has caused a rift in the organization's leadership. The leader of a side-group reportedly welcomed the offer, infuriating the main Taliban organization.
- Bo Xilai admits fault in police chief's defection, but says it wasn't a crime
Ousted Chinese politician Bo Xilai said he made mistakes that lead to his former police chief's defection to the US, and his revelations that Bo's wife killed a British businessman. Bo denied trying to cover up the murder.
- Mumbai police arrest second suspect in gang rape of photojournalist
Police say a second suspect, arrested Saturday, has confessed his involvement in the gang rape of a 22-year-old photojournalist. The journalist, and Indian woman, was on assignment with a male colleague when they were attacked. She was repeatedly raped by five men.
- Russia: Syria must cooperate with U.N. chemical probe
Russia and other allies have urged Syrian President Bashar Assad to cooperate with the U.N.'s investigations into the use of chemical agents. On Saturday, Syrian media reported the alleged use of chemical weapons by rebel groups. Rebels accused government forces of an alleged gas attack that killed more than 130 people Wednesday.
- Helicopter crashes off Scotland, killing 4
A helicopter carrying 18 people from an offshore oil platform to Sumburgh airport in Shetland, Scotland, crashed in the North Sea, about two miles from the airport. Four died in the crash, and 14 were taken to the hospital, though their injuries were not serious.
- Will changes to Egypt's constitution favor Mubarak-era politicians?
Egypt's military has set up a constitutional committee, which has proposed scrapping changes made to the constitution under ousted President Mohamed Morsi, and reinstating some Mubarak-era policies, like a return to an old voting system.
- Doctors work hard for a Mandela turnaround
South African doctors say former President Nelson Mandela remains in critical but stable condition. Government officials say Mandela has demonstrated a great resilience.
- Suspect arrested in Lebanon double bombing, death toll at least 47
Lebanese authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with a set of coordinated explosions Friday, outside two mosques in Tripoli. Police say at least 47 were killed in the attack and more than 500 wounded.
- Third gender option now allowed on German birth certificates
Third gender option: Babies born in Germany can now be designated male, female, or neither. The law seeks to protect babies from gender-assignment surgery, which has been the standard treatment for babies born without distinguishing genitalia.
- Robert Mugabe sworn in amid election fraud charges
President Robert Mugabe has ruled Zimbabwe since 1980. On Thursday, Mugabe was sworn in for a new five-year term. Opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai boycotted the ceremony.
- Bo Xilai political scandal: Why a guilty verdict is likely
After Bo Xilai's wife admitted to murdering a British businessman, the former political leader was accused of misusing his position. A court will consider his case beginning on Thursday.