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George Lowe, legendary Everest mountaineer, diesGeorge Lowe dies: George Lowe and Edmund Hillary were the only New Zealanders on the famous 1953 British-led ascent of Everest. George Lowe was a lead climber in the expedition. His book, "Letters From Everest," is due out later this year.
Lebanese president accepts prime minister's resignationHe has asked the premier to stay on as a caretaker until a new government can be formed.
Pope Francis meets Pope Benedict in historic visitThe new pontiff met with his predecessor at the papal retreat of Castel Gandolfo, calling the pope emeritus "his brother."
Israel apologizes to Turkey for 2010 flotilla deathsWith an assist from President Obama, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan Friday to take responsibility for the deadly Israel naval attack three years ago on a group of ships headed for the Gaza Strip.
Syria: Suicide bombing kills top pro-Assad Sunni preacherThe religious leader's assassination was the first bombing inside a mosque in the two years of fighting. More than 40 were killed and dozens wounded in the bombing.
South Korea: Cyberattack traced to Chinese addressA cyberattack Wednesday shut down bank machines and crashed computers at TV broadcasters in South Korea. Fingers are pointing at North Korea, but initial findings have traced the attack to a Chinese computer. It will take several days for the affected computers to recover.
Syria: Obama skeptical of a chemical weapon attack by rebelsIn Israel on Wednesday, U.S. President Barack Obama reiterated his view that the use of chemical weapons in Syria would cross a 'red line.' The Assad regime would be 'held accountable' if they were to use chemical weapons, said Obama.
Will Obama's visit help 'turn the page' for Israel and the Palestinians?Following a warm reception in Israel on Wednesday, US President Barack Obama will fly to the West Bank Thursday morning.
British tourist in India jumps out hotel window fearing sexual assaultA British woman leaped from her third-floor hotel room in Agra, India when two men entered her room at 4 a.m.
Warlord surrenders: Congolese warlord surrenders at US Embassy in RwandaWarlord surrenders: Bosco Ntaganda, a veteran of more than 15 years of conflict in eastern Congo, presented himself at the embassy in Kigali Monday and asked to be transferred to the International Criminal Court, where he faces multiple charges.
- David Hasselhoff joins campaign to save Berlin Wall
David Hasselhoff says tearing down a piece of the Berlin Wall is 'like tearing down an Indian burial ground.' David Hasselhoff is hugely popular in Germany.
Iran launches destroyer, a made-in-Iran guided-missile shipIran launches destroyer: Iran launches a guided-missile destroyer, the Jamaran-2, in the Caspian Sea. Since 1992, Iran has been building a self-sufficient military, reportedly producing its own jet fighters, tanks, missiles and light submarines as well as torpedoes
Cardinal: pedophilia not a crime says cardinal, followed by swift apologyCardinal says pedophilia not a crime but an illness. South Africa Cardinal Wilfred Fox Napier apologized for the 'botched' interview. The cardinal now says pedophilia is "a heinous crime."
Pope Francis connects with crowd after first window appearanceThe new leader for the world's Catholics gave a short speech in Italian from his window, a traditional Sunday duty of popes.
Pakistan's government resigns, smoothing way towards electionsThis is the first time a democratic government has finished its term in the country, which has a history of coups.
Chavez' body makes final journey as government says he will not be embalmedThe former Venezuelan president's coffin made its way to the military museum that will be its final resting place. Officials ruled out a Lenin-style embalming of Hugo Chavez as too difficult.
In interviews, new Pope Francis confirms commitment to poor- Pope Francis stumbles, Vatican criticizes 'left-wing' media campaign
Pope Francis stumbles stepping down from a chair, but recovers. The Vatican was less worried about that stumble, and more concerned about media coverage of the role of Pope Francis during Argentina's 'Dirty War.'
Titanic violin found, authenticated by British auction houseTitanic violin found: the instrument, reportedly played by the ship's bandmaster the night the British ocean liner went down, has turned up, according to auctioneers Henry Aldridge & Son. The Titanic violin found was initially believed lost in the 1912 disaster.
- UN envoy says US drone strikes violate Pakistani sovereignty
Ben Emmerson, the UN special representative on human rights and counter-terrorism, said Pakistan confirmed at least 400 of its citizens have been killed in US drone attacks.
