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Benedict resigns papacy: 'I am simply a pilgrim'Benedict is keeping his papal name and white robes, along with the title 'Emeritus Pope,' but he has pledged his loyalty to his successor.
Titanic II: Billionaire launches plans for replica of doomed shipClive Palmer unveiled blueprints for the famous ship's namesake Tuesday at the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in New York. He said construction is scheduled to start soon in China.
Marijuana cannon: Mexican police confiscate improvised border drug cannonMarijuana cannon: Police told the Televisa network that the device was made up of a plastic pipe and a crude metal tank that used compressed air from the engine of an old car.
Bangladesh sentences Islamist party leader to death, riots leave at least 30 deadA special tribunal in Bangladesh today sentenced a leader of the Jamaat-e-Islami party to death for crimes during the nation's 1971 war for independence. Party supporters rioted.
- Vanuatu earthquake: Powerful quake rattles Pacific island Vanuatu
The magnitude-6.1 quake struck Thursday afternoon. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center did not issue a tsunami warning.
Thailand, insurgents sign first ever agreement to start peace talksViolence has occurred nearly every day in Thailand's three southernmost provinces since the insurgency erupted in 2004.
World powers soften toward IranWestern officials offered to ease sanctions in return for Iran reducing its uranium enrichment activities. Following talks on Wednesday, Iran's chief negotiator expressed appreciation that the other countries had moved 'closer to our viewpoint'.
Pope Benedict bids emotional farewellAmidst tens of thousands of supporters, Pope Benedict used his final weekly general audience to say goodbye. His resignation will become official at 8 p.m. Thursday. He will reside in the papal summer home for a couple of months before moving on to a quiet retirement in the Vatican Gardens. In the meantime, the Church's cardinals will pick a successor.
Iran nuclear talks conclude with plans for more talksWorld powers offered to lift some sanctions on Iran if it scaled back its nuclear activity. No deal was reached, but the two sides will discuss the proposal at talks next month.
Titanic II: Replica to repeat ill-fated cruiseTitanic II: The Titanic replica, complete with smokestacks (decorative) and lifeboats (improved), has already sold 40,000 tickets to re-attempt the 'unsinkable' ship's doomed cruise from England to New York.
19 dead in balloon crash near Luxor: How will this affect tourism?19 are reported dead after a balloon crash in Luxor, Egypt. The dawn hot air balloon ride over the Valley of the Kings is popular with tourists, even after the post-Mubarak tourism slump.
Global markets drop with no clear winner in Italian electionsSome election results in Italy are inconclusive, as of Tuesday. And world economic markets are reacting to the news in a negative manner.
Fatal hot air balloon crash in Egypt under investigationA hot air balloon crash near Luxor, Egypt, killed 19 foreign tourists. Two people, including one Egyptian, were also injured. Egyptian officials are investigating what cause the hot air balloon to ignite and crash.
Syrian government offers to meet with oppositionAgainst a backdrop of steady military gains for the opposition forces, Bashar Assad's government proposed a meeting. Critics call it a tactic to keep western arms out of opposition hands.
Iceland porn ban: Can a wired country go porn-free?Iceland's proposed ban on pornography has sparked a debate about the feasibility of such a ban, as well as how a porn ban fits the ideals of the liberal island nation.
- Iran response to Argo: The DVD sells for $1 in streets
Iran response to Argo: Iranian officials call Argo "an anti-Iran film" and are funding their own version of events. But the response by Iranian students is more positive.
Fidel Castro appears at parliament, leadership speculation continuesFidel Castro's surprise appearance added to expectations, fueled by his brother, that the usually routine session might shed light on future leadership of the communist-run nation.
- Greece helicopter prison escape plan foiled
Prison officials said that they recovered well over 500 bullets fired from the helicopter.
Why Cardinal Keith O'Brien is stepping downCardinal Keith O'Brien, Britain's highest-ranking Catholic leader, resigned. Cardinal O'Brien also will not be attending the conclave in Rome.
Raul Castro to step down: Who will run Cuba next?Raul Castro, president of Cuba, says he'll step down in five years. Who will replace Castro? Miguel Diaz-Canel has been tapped to be first in the line of succession.
