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- In Syria, UN searches for clarity
An alleged chemical weapons attack occurred with United Nations investigators nearby in Syria early Wednesday. Following an emergency meeting to discuss the allegations, the UN Security Council determined it will follow the situation closely.
- Egyptian court orders Hosni Mubarak be released
The former Egyptian president has been detained since April of 2011. It is not certain if and when Mubarak will be set free.
- Nazi camp: Merkel pauses campaign to visit Dachau
Nazi camp: Merkel is the first German chancellor to visit the Dachau concentration camp. Angela Merkel spoke with survivors and talked of the 'deep sadness and shame' the Nazi camp engendered.
- Gay weddings begin in New Zealand, including one at 39,000 feet
Gay marriage was legalized in New Zealand in April, and the law took effect Monday. One high-profile and high-altitude wedding took place on a plane, with witness Jesse Tyler Ferguson.
- Usain Bolt: The most successful athlete in world championships
Usain Bolt won three gold medals at the World Championships, bringing his career medal count to 10 (eight golds, two silver). Usain Bolt took gold in the 100- and 200-meter races, as well as the 4X100-meter relay.
- Why Hosni Mubarak could be set free in Egypt
Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, who faces a retrial for the killings of hundreds of protesters during the 2011 uprising, could be released from custody this week, judicial officials said Monday.
- U.N. investigates use of chemical weapons in Damascus
The Syrian government vowed full cooperation as U.N. inspectors arrived in Damascus to investigate allegations of chemical weapons use. The US, Britain, and France have charged President Bashar Assad's government with using chemical weapons.
- Mexico drug war: Drug boss nabbed near Texas border
Mexico drug war: The US State Department had been offering a reward of $5 million for the capture of Mario Armando Ramirez Trevino, a Gulf Cartel leader.
- Spanish fishermen protest Gibraltar reef
On 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 war
North 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 military
On 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 arrested
Egyptian 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 Brotherhood
Interview: 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 contention
The 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 continues
As 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 reelection
Facing 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 police
40 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 ship
Almost 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.