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Family of 7 kidnapped in Cameroon, including four childrenFamily of 7 kidnapped: Cameroon officials say a Nigerian Islamist sect kidnapped the French family of 7 vacationing in the country. Is the kidnapping connected to France's Mali military operations?
Tunisia PM resigns, dashing hopes of quick resolution to political crisisTunisia's prime minister announced his resignation today after his own party rejected his plan to replace the current faltering government with one made up of technocrats.
N. Korea threatens 'final destruction' for South at UNThe comments drew quick criticism from other nations, including South Korea, France, Germany and Britain, whose ambassador Joanne Adamson said such language was 'completely inappropriate' and the discussion with North Korea was heading in the wrong direction.
US security firm accuses Chinese military unit of cyber espionageAlthough hacking accusations against China are nothing new, the report by US-based Mandiant Corp. includes some of most extensive and detailed accusations of cyber espionage to date.
Thieves pull off multimillion dollar diamond heist in BelgiumThe robbers, dressed as policemen, breached the security fence at Brussels Airport and stole the diamonds from the cargo hold of a Swiss passenger jet.
Exit poll: Armenian president reelectedJust over 60 percent of Armenia's 2.5 million eligible voters cast ballots in the election today, reelecting President Serge Sarkisian, according to an exit poll.
Israeli lawyer sheds some light on 'Prisoner X' mysteryPartially lifting a gag order on the case, an Israeli court said a dual-nationality citizen had been imprisoned secretly under a false name for 'security reasons,' and found dead in his cell in what was ruled a suicide.
UN investigators urge ICC trials for Syria's war criminalsThe Syrian conflict has seen nearly 70,000 people killed since March 2011. Both sides have committed war crime violations such as murder and torture, investigators say.
North Korea: EU approves tighter sanctionsThe sanctions expand those approved by the UN Security Council in January, adding measures that prevent trading in North Korean government bonds, gold, precious metals, and diamonds.
Family of slain girlfriend seeks answers, Pistorius to face bail hearingThe family of Reeva Steenkamp, the South African model shot on Valentine's Day, is asking why she died. South African Olympian and double-amputee Oscar Pistorius, who is accused of murdering Steenkamp, his girlfriend, will face a bail hearing on Tuesday.
- Foreign workers abducted in Nigeria
An Islamist group claimed responsibility for kidnapping seven foreigners in northern Nigeria - the worst case of foreigners being kidnapped there since an insurgency by Islamist militants intensified two years ago.
Pope makes one of his final appearances, Rome braces for changeOn Sunday, upward of 100,000 people attended a blessing by Pope Benedict XVI in St. Peter's Square, one of the pope's final public appearances. Rome and Vatican City are bracing for large crowds of pilgrims and tourists expected for the election of the new pope.
Venezuela: After months in Cuba, Hugo Chavez returns homeChavez's homecoming will fuel supporters' hopes he could return to active rule in Venezuela, though he may be simply hoping to smooth a power transition.
British PM David Cameron begins India trade trip as graft scandal eruptsCameron's trip underlines how Europe's debt-stricken states are competing to tap into one of the world's fastest-growing economies. But Friday India said it wanted to cancel a $750 million deal for a dozen helicopters made by an Anglo-Italian company due to bribery claims.
Ecuador's Correa wins reelection, eyes investmentPresident Correa won by more than 30 percentage points, allowing him to deepen his socialist revolution even as he courts foreign investment for the resource-wealthy Andean nation.
Pakistan anger grows after sectarian terrorist attack kills 81After the latest bomb by a Sunni militant group killed dozens of Pakistan's minority Shiites in western Pakistan accusations the government is turning a blind eye rang out.
- In wake of Russian meteor, a scramble for new windows
The meteor that exploded in Russia's frozen Chelyabinsk region Friday blew out windows in more than 4,000 buildings. Replacement is a top priority for a small army of recovery workers.
Pope approves new head of Vatican scandal-plagued bankOne of Benedict XVI's last decisions elevates German 'Knight of Malta' to head bank at heart of Vatileaks storm and money-laundering probe.
Pistorius weeps in court amid charges of premeditated murderOscar Pistorius wept in court as prosecutors filed premeditated murder charges Friday. Oscar Pistorius, aka the 'Blade Runner,' is charged with slaying his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, a model. His family issued a statement disputing the criminal charge the 26-year-old athlete faces.
- Meteor explodes over Russia, injuring hundreds
A 10-ton meteor exploded over Russia on Friday, creating a shockwave that blew out windows and injured some 400 people. What you need to know about meteor strikes.
