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Amid Syrian tensions, Lebanon elects new prime ministerLebanon's new Prime Minister Tammam Salam, pledged to protect his country from neighbor Syria's civil war. Salam may also struggle to unite politically divided Lebanon.
Iraq: At least 22 wounded, 60 injured in election-related suicide bombingOn Saturday, a suicide bomber blew himself up in a campaign tent near Baghdad. At least 22 people were killed, and dozens injured. The tent belonged to Muthanna al-Jorani, a Sunni politician, who was not injured.
North Korea: Fidel Castro warns Kim Jong-un against warWriting in Cuban state media, former Cuban leader Fidel Castro warned North Korea, a Cuban ally, against nuclear war. He called the situation on the Korean Peninsula 'incredible and absurd.'
2 dead at day care shooting in Quebec, all children unharmed2 dead day care shooting: On Friday, a man armed with a shotgun shot and killed an employee at a day care center in Quebec and then killed himself. All the children at the day care were evacuated safely.
Pope Francis: Women are 'fundamental' to churchPope Francis emphasized the importance of women in Catholic homes and churches in a speech Wednesday, but did not suggest they should be ordained.
Huge skyscraper fire engulfs unoccupied high-rise in RussiaHuge skyscraper fire: Emergency officials say 30 people were evacuated Wednesday but that no one was injured. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined.
U.S. readies for 'real and clear danger' from North KoreaNorth Korea has threatened the United States with a nuclear attack. In response, Washington has made plans to send a missile defense system to Guam, officials said Wednesday.
$5 million bounty offered by US for Joseph Kony$5 million bounty: The bounties are being offered by the State Department under a provision in the War Crimes Rewards Program authored by Secretary of State John Kerry when he was a senator and signed into law by President Barack Obama in January.
Parents moved to tears after Pope's careful embraceA U.S. couple says they were speechless when Pope Francis hugged and kissed their 8-year-old son with cerebral palsy, in St. Peter's Square on Easter Sunday.
Angelina Jolie funds Afghan girls' schools with new jewelry lineAngelina Jolie opens a school for 200-300 girls in Afghanistan, in an area outside Kabul that has a high refugee population. This is the second girls' school Jolie is funding, and she says she plans to fund more with proceeds from her new jewelry line.
Afghan teenager fatally stabs US soldierOnly one U.S. service member was killed in February, but the death toll climbed to at least 14 in March. The recent stabbing reveals the ongoing danger to troops, even as full withdrawal approaches.
Carla Bruni-Sarkozy album targets French presidentCarla Bruni-Sarkozy album: The singer-songwriter's new album features a song critical of French President Hollande. Clara Bruni-Sarkozy is the former 'first lady' of France.
Egyptian satirist released on bailAfter nearly five hours of questioning, Bassem Youssef, known as Egypt's Jon Stewart, was released on bail. In recent weeks he has been questioned after criticizing President Mohammed Morsi.
A step toward democracy: Privately owned newspapers return to MyanmarIn Myanmar the state has monopolized the daily press since the 1960s, but on Monday, privately owned daily newspapers will hit the streets once again. The change is part of reform efforts by President Thein Sein.
BJP in India could name controversial politician their prime ministerial candidateOn Sunday, India's Bharatiya Janata Party elevated Narendra Modi to the party's top decision-making bodies. Narendra has been accused of ignoring or stoking violence between Hindus and Muslims.
- Pakistani politician injured by roadside bomb
Malik Adnan Wazir, a politician associated with the Awami National Party, was wounded by a roadside bomb Sunday, and two of his supporters were killed. The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack.
In Easter message Pope Francis calls for peacePope Francis emphasized his concern for the poor and suffering, and delivered a plea for peace in the Middle East and on the Korean peninsula during his first Easter Sunday Mass.
Satirist arrested: Egypt's rulers not amused by Jon Stewart's kind of humorEgypt arrested Bassem Youssef, a popular TV comedian who modeled his show after Jon Stewart's Daily Show. His arrest is seen as aimed at silencing critics of Islamist President Mohammed Morsi.
At least 18 killed in Tanzania building collapseAt least 18 people were killed, with more than 60 believed to be trapped under rubble after a building collapsed in Dar es Salaam Friday. The building was under construction and most of those trapped were laborers, or people passing by.
Kenya's Supreme Court upholds election resultsOn Saturday, Kenya's Supreme Court upheld the election of Uhuru Kenyatta, who was declared the winner of Kenya's presidential elections earlier this month with 50.07 percent of the vote. Kenyatta is accused of human rights violations by the International Criminal Court.
