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Deadly Iran earthquake strikes close to nuclear plantThree people have reportedly been killed as a moderately strong temblor hit the southern part of the Middle East nation.
CSI: Ancient Egypt? Investigating the 'Gospel of Judas'Scientists reveal how they verified that the text known as the 'Gospel of Judas,' which paints Judas and Jesus as collaborators, dates to about 280 A.D.
Poet's body exhumed: Was Pablo Neruda poisoned?A judge ordered a poet's body exhumed to look for evidence that Nobel laureate Pablo Neruda was killed by agents of Gen. Augusto Pinochet's brutal dictatorship.
Mexico brewery accident leaves seven deadMexico brewery accident leaves seven fatalities at a Groupo Modelo factory. The accident occurred while workers were cleaning a tank at a Mexico City brewery owned by the Corona beermaker.
Margaret Thatcher, Iron Lady, transformed BritainFor admirers, Margaret Thatcher was a savior who rescued Britain from ruin and laid the groundwork for an extraordinary economic renaissance. For critics, she was a heartless tyrant who ushered in an era of greed that kicked the weak out onto the streets and let the rich become filthy rich.
Margaret Thatcher dies, leaves legacy as 'Iron Lady'Margaret Thatcher dies: The 'Iron Lady' earned a reputation for toughness both in taking on labor unions as well as Argentina in the Falklands War. Margaret Thatcher died Monday.
Syrian army launches counteroffensive, calls on rebels to lay down armsThe Syrian army targeted rebels with heavy airstrikes in at least seven cities and regions Sunday, killing at least 20 people. The government also called on rebel fighters to surrender their weapons.
New clashes erupt between Coptic Christians, Muslims in CairoCoptic Christians, Muslims, and Egyptian police fought in Cairo Sunday, following a Coptic Orthodox funeral. On Friday, in El Khusus, north of Cairo, Coptic Christians and Muslims shot at each other.
Kerry mourns young US diplomat killed in AfghanistanThe US Secretary of State met Anne Smedinghoff weeks before her death.
China will open disputed islands to touristsThis month, China will allow tourists to book cruises to the Paracel Islands, a cluster of 40 islets, outcrops and reefs in the South China Sea. Vietnam and Taiwan also claim the Paracels as their own.
Report points to worldwide rise in anti-Semitic incidentsA report by Tel Aviv University and the European Jewish Congress found a 30 percent jump in anti-Semetic violence and vandalism in 2012. Researchers saw a correlation between extreme right-wing parties and high levels of anti-Semitic incidents in certain countries.
British woman killed in Kashmir, Dutchman arrestedA British tourist in her 20s, who had been staying on a houseboat in the Indian portion of Kashmir was found dead on Saturday. Police are holding a Dutchman who was also staying on the boat.
Egyptian court urges top prosecutor to step downEgypt's highest court issued a statement Sunday, urging Talaat Abduallah, the top prosecutor appointed by President Mohammed Morsi, to step down. Many judges and prosecutors have protested his appointment, calling it illegal.
Stay or go? Embassies in North Korea weigh warning.North Korea is warning that it can no longer guarantee diplomats' safety in Pyongyang as international tensions mount.
Egyptian court dismisses lawsuit to ban comedy showOn Saturday a Cairo court dismissed a lawsuit against the popular Egyptian comedy show by satirist Bassem Youssef. Youssef has been under fire for criticizing Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi.
Bangladesh: Hardline Muslims rally in support of anti-blasphemy lawsHardline Muslims rallied in Bangladesh Saturday, demanding harsher punishments for those who insult Islam. They've also targeted a group of bloggers who want to ban Jamaat-e-Islami, the country's largest Islamic party.
Egyptian official calls economic situation 'worrisome'After two years of political turmoil Egypt faces an economic crisis, and has been in talks with the IMF for a multi billion-dollar loan. Egypt's planning minister said the country needs to act quickly to restore the economy.
6 Americans and Afghan doctor killed in attacksIn two attacks in southern and eastern Afghanistan three US service members, three US civilians, and an Afghan doctor were killed Saturday, the same day the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff arrives in Afghanistan.
World powers and Iran at a stalemateAfter two days of talks over Tehran's nuclear program, the EU foreign policy chief said Iran and world powers remained far apart. A breakthrough deal will not be on the table.
On the mend: Nelson Mandela released from hospitalAccording to statements by the office of President Jacob Zuma, former South African President Nelson Mandela was discharged from a hospital on Saturday, where he had been treated for pneumonia.
