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Out: Karzai bans US special forces from key provinceA statement from Afghanistan's National Security Council said that Afghans working with US forces have allegedly been 'harassing, annoying, torturing and even murdering innocent people.'
Pistorius' brother faces culpable homicide charge for 2008 car accidentCarl Pistorius, brother of Oscar Pistorius, currently faces a culpable homicide charge for a 2008 car accident in which a woman motorcyclist was killed. Olympic star Oscar Pistorius is charged with premeditated murder in the Feb. 14 shooting of his girlfriend.
West Bank tensions flare after Palestinian detainee's deathIsrael has called for a stop to anti-Israeli protests in the West Bank. Palestinians are angered by the death of a detainee who Israeli officials say died of a heart attack in an Israeli prison Saturday. Palestinian officials have called for an investigation into the death.
Suicide bombers target Afghan intelligence agency, policeThe insurgents launched four coordinated attacks today in the space of a few hours.
Economy at stake in Italian parliamentary electionsWhile investors and EU countries watch closely, Italians go to the polls on Sunday and Monday to vote for parliamentary representatives. Those elected could impact how Italy copes with its financial crisis.
Pope Benedict departs from script slightly in penultimate appearanceBenedict gave his pontificate's final Sunday blessing today. He has one more public appearance, a general audience later this week in St. Peter's Square.
Vatican calls reports of conspiracy by Italian media 'completely false'Since Pope Benedict XVI announced his resignation the Italian media has speculated there could be more to the story, and has written unflattering stories about the Vatican's administration. On Saturday, the Vatican accused the Italian media of spreading false reports.
Steenkamp family struggles with grief, Pistorius released on bailOscar Pistorius spent Saturday at his uncle's home after being released on bail. Pistorius, the double-amputee South African Olympic sprinter, is accused of murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. The Steenkamp family has been beset by grief.
For Taliban victims, Pakistani peace talks feel like betrayalRecently, the Pakistani government and Taliban forces in the country have expressed interest in peace talks. But for thousands of civilians who have been injured or lost a loved one at the hands of the Taliban, the idea is abhorrent.
North Korea warns US commander in South Korea, threatens 'miserable destruction'On Saturday, a top North Korean military official warned that if the US and South Korea continued with routine joint drills, which North Korea views as hostile, South Korea would face 'miserable destruction.'
- Hitler on Indian ballot? Frankenstein, Hitler among those running for election in Indian state
Hitler on Indian ballot: This 54-year-old father of three has won three elections to the state assembly with little controversy over being named after the Nazi dictator.
Judge frees Oscar Pistorius on bail as Steenkamp family watchesOscar Pistorius ruled to be no threat to society and not a flight risk. South African judge sets bail at about $114,000. Sprinter's hands trembling early but Oscar Pistorius' face unmoved in bail decision.
El Chapo killed? Details sketchy in Guatemala shootoutEl Chapo killed? Guatemalan officials say reports of drug lord, Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman being killed in shootout are premature. There is no confirmation of a body or an identification from police.
Three sisters killed in rape attack in IndiaThree sisters killed: Three young girls, all sisters, were raped and killed in a village in India. Initially, local police did nothing. Now 30 investigators are hunting for the killers.
Dozens killed in Damascus car bombingThe headquarters of Syria's ruling party was reportedly targeted in what the government once again described as a terrorist attack.
Zero Dark Thirty ban? Rumors of unofficial ban swirl in PakistanThe movie traces the arc of the CIA's decade-long hunt for bin Laden through the eyes of a young female analyst, who spends most of her time ostensibly in Pakistan.
Oscar Pistorius bail hearing: Is the prosecution's case unraveling?Oscar Pistorius, a South African Olympic athlete, has been accused of murdering his girlfriend on Valentine's Day. A bail hearing in the case is ongoing. Testimony so far has brought to light some mistakes in the police investigation following the woman's death.
Pope may change rules to speed up next pope selectionCardinals around the world have already begun informal consultations by phone and e-mail to construct a profile of the man they think would be best suited to lead the church.
Bulgarian government resigns after nationwide protestsBulgaria's government resigned today after violent protests, joining a long list of European administrations felled by austerity during Europe's debt crisis.
Oscar Pistorius defense says substance found in his home was not bannedParalympian Oscar Pistorius has been charged with premeditated murder in the shooting death of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. Officers reported finding a substance along with needles in his bedroom.
