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Mahmoud Ahmadinejad rival is Iran's new presidentMahmoud Ahmadinejad sees his rival Hasan Rowhani elected as president of Iran. Is the political career of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad over?
Rumors swirl as Kate Middleton heads into royal baby seclusionKate Middleton last solo public appearance before the birth of her royal baby was Thursday. Speculation about the baby's name and Kate's plans for delivery are running rampant.
Turkey: Thousands rally in support of Erdogan while protesters continue sit-inWhile anti-government protesters continue their sit-in in Gezi Park, tens of thousands rallied in support of Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday.
Mandela's grandson says he is 'recovering very well and looks good'Mandla Mandela, the grandson of former South African President Nelson Mandela, said his grandfather is showing signs of improvement. Mandela is recovering from a lung infection.
Gunmen in control of Pakistan hospitalA bomb on a bus which killed 11 was followed by an explosion in the emergency room at a southwestern Pakistan hospital Saturday. Armed men have captured the hospital, while staff work to evacuate patients.
Nicaragua canal approved by Nicaragua's president, Chinese businessmanA Hong Kong-based development company has signed an agreement with Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega to build a channel across Nicaragua, similar to the Panama Canal.
Turkish government offers referendum: Will it quell protests?Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's government proposed a referendum on an Istanbul development project on Wednesday. Meanwhile, protests continued in Taksim Square's Gezi Park. Four people have died and more than 5,000 have been injured in the two-week-long protests.
- Teresita Barajuen: A world-record 86 years in a monastery
Teresita Barajuen: A cloistered nun who spent 86 years in a Spanish monastery, Sister Teresita Barajuan passed on at age 105.
Pope Francis confirms 'gay lobby' in confidential meetingIn a private meeting, Pope Francis said a 'gay lobby' was at work at the Vatican, which appears to confirm rumors swirling at the time of Benedict's resignation.
Gay pride fines: Russa passes anti-gay bill in 436-0 voteRussa's 'gay pride fines' impose hefty fines for providing information about the LGBT community to minors or holding gay pride rallies. Individuals will be fined up to 5,000 rubles ($156) and 1 million rubles ($31,000) for a company, including media organizations. Foreign citizens arrested under the new law can be deported or jailed for up to 15 days and then deported.
German WWII bomber raised from English Channel, only known Dornier Do 17 bomberGerman WWII bomber: The aircraft, nicknamed the Luftwaffe's 'flying pencil' because of its narrow fuselage, was shot down off the coast of Kent county in southeastern England more than 70 years ago during the Battle of Britain.
Erdogan calls Turkish protesters 'those who burn and destroy'Turkey's Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has visited several cities to verbally challenge the mass demonstrations against his rule.
- Pirate attack off Somalia thwarted by EU Naval Force
Pirate attack: The EU Naval Force says 14 Indian sailors aboard a dhow alerted officials Wednesday that their craft was under attack from 12 armed pirates.
- Suspect buried alive for rape in Bolivia
Suspect buried alive: In a case of vigilante justice, villagers in Bolivia buried alive a suspect in the rape and murder of a woman. They buried the man in the grave of the woman that he allegedly murdered.
165 rescued from house near US-Mexico border165 rescued: Mexican troops rescued 165 people held captive near the US border. Drug cartels have begun capturing would-be migrants for extortion or to used to carry drugs into the US.
Bikini ban at Miss World pageant. Why?Bikini ban? The Miss World pageant says no bikini contest this year. The ban comes amid hard-liner Islamic protests. Contestants must wear traditional Bali sarongs, instead.
Vladimir Putin, wife announce divorce on state televisionVladimir Putin and his wife Lyudmila made the statement on state television after attending a ballet performance at the Kremlin.
- A top cop in Kashmir arrested for recruiting - then killing - rebels for awards
Shiv Kumar Sharma had received India's highest gallantry honor in the past. Now he's accused of encouraging men to join rebel groups before killing them.
Russian Navy to deploy Mediterranean fleet in bid to protect national securityRussian Navy: Putin said the plan should not be seen as saber rattling, but it comes as Moscow is serving as a key ally and arms supplier to Syrian President Bashar Assad during that nation's civil war.
'Happy Prostitute' ads yanked from web by Brazil health officialHappy prostitute ads online were intended to encourage Brazilian sex workers to seek treatment for AIDs as part of International Prostitute Day. But criticism over the 'Happy prostitute' ads may be indicative of the growing clout of evangelical Christians in Brazil.
