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Spanish fishermen protest Gibraltar reefOn Sunday, about 60 boats filled with Spanish fisherman protested an artificial reef near the disputed British territory of Gibraltar. The fisherman claim the reef snares their nets, and they lose money by not fishing there. Gibraltar's government says the reef protects the fish.
Koreas will hold talks on reuniting families separated by warNorth Korea has agreed to a proposal by South Korea and the Red Cross to discuss resuming a family reunion program halted in 2010. North Korea also proposed talks on resuming joint tours of Diamond Mountain, which were a source of revenue for the isolated country.
Bo Xilai trial to begin Thursday, but is it already decided?The outcomes of criminal cases in China against senior figures like Bo Xilai are usually decided in advance in secret negotiations aimed at securing the defendant's cooperation.
Saudi King Abdullah states support for Egypt's militaryOn Friday King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia voiced his support for the military leadership of Egypt and spoke of fighting against terrorism, a reference to the Muslim Brotherhood. Saudi pledged $5 billion in aid to Egypt after the ousting of President Mohamed Morsi.
Sunni leader: Hezbollah taking Lebanon 'into Syrian fire'Responding to Thursday's car bombing in Beirut and Hezbollah's response, former prime minister and leading Sunni politician Saad al-Hariri, accused Hezbollah of dragging Lebanon into Syria's war.
Egypt: Brother of al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri arrestedEgyptian authorities say they've arrested Mohammed al-Zawahri, the leader of the ultraconservative Jihadi Salafist group and an ally of ousted President Mohammed Morsi.- Why Mahmoud Badr is pro-Army, anti-Muslim BrotherhoodInterview: Mahmoud Badr, the activist whose online campaign helped to bring down Egypt's president, now supports the army attacks on the Muslim Brotherhood. Why?
Resting place of Richard III's remains a bone of contentionThe British government and surviving family members of deposed monarch King Richard III are in a legal tussle over the final resting place of the royal remains. A skeleton found last year was identified as the king through DNA testing.
Egypt's prime minister considers disbanding Muslim Brotherhood, bloodshed continuesAs supporters of deposed President Mohamed Morsi exchanged gunfire with the Egyptian military at a Cairo mosque, Prime Minister Hazem el-Beblawi considered legally dissolving the Muslim Brotherhood. Following Friday's 'Day of Rage' the death toll rose to almost 800.
In frustration, Zimbabwe opposition drops challenge to Mugabe reelectionFacing doubts of a fair hearing, and difficulties obtaining crucial evidence from authorities, on Friday Zimbabwe's Movement for Democratic Change withdrew it's challenge to President Robert Mugabe's reelection.- 40 pythons in motel room seized by police40 pythons in motel room? Police in Canada seized 40 pythons brought into a motel room by a couple, who checked in as guests.
At least 17 dead after Philippine ferry collides with cargo shipAlmost 700 people were on board a ferry that collided with a cargo vessel Friday night in the Philippines. Hundreds have been rescued following the deadly accident.
Marion Bartoli retires from tennis weeks after winning WimbledonMarion Bartoli, who was runner-up at Wimbledon in 2007, clinched her career-defining victory when she beat Sabine Lisicki in the final at the All England Club in July.
Egypt in turmoil: How the world is respondingOfficials from around the world react to the deadly clashes between Egyptian security forces and supporters of ousted President Mohammed Morsi.
Egypt's violence fells cameraman and writersAmong the scores killed in Wednesday's violence were three journalists: a veteran cameraman for Britain's Sky News; a journalist for the XPRESS and a writer for Egypt's AlAkhbar. Several others were injured.
Typhoon Utor: Hong Kong hunkers down as deadly typhoon passesAs typhoon Utor approached, Hong Kong closed offices, schools, and transportation services; shut down the stock market; and canceled or delayed 200 flights. Utor was this year's strongest typhoon before it crossed the Philippines earlier this week, where it left at least six dead.
US-based rail company will lose license after Quebec explosionCanada will suspend the operating license of the US-based rail company whose runaway oil train derailed and exploded in Lac-Mégantic, Quebec, killing 47 people, officials announced Tuesday.
44 shot in mosque, 12 other civilians killed: Boko Haram claims creditGunman shot people praying at a mosque in northeast Nigeria, while another 12 civilians died in an apparently simultaneous attack, security agents said Monday.
India aircraft carrier: Nation joins elite naval groupIndia aircraft carrier: India has built its own aircraft carrier. Only the US, Russia, France and Britain can make the same claim.
Typhoon hits Philippines, with at least two dead and dozens missingTyphoon update: A large storm battered the northern part of the archipelago Monday. Winds of over 100 m.p.h. from Typhoon Utor hit the islands.
