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- Sarai Sierra missing in Turkey, police detain Internet contact
Sarai Sierra, a mother of two, went missing while vacationing alone in Turkey. Sarai Sierra went on a photography trip, but hasn't been heard from since Jan. 21. Police are questioning a man who had been in contact with Sarai Sierra during her stay in Istanbul.
- US Embassy in Turkey hit by suicide bomber
The US Embassy in Ankara, Turkey was struck Friday by a suicide bomber, killing at least two people. No group has claimed responsibility for the bombing.
- Mexico City explosion: What caused the deadly explosion at Pemex HQ?
In Mexico City, a powerful explosion rocked the headquarters of state oil giant Pemex, killing at least 25 and injuring 100 others.
- Pakistan's top court squashes rumors, orders elections as planned
The order comes amid rumor that the military and judiciary want to force out a civilian leader and delay the elections that will mark the first time a civilian government in Pakistan has completed a full term.
- A first step toward calming Egypt? Political leaders renounce violence
Many leaders at the meeting of Egypt's feuding factions in Cairo today expressed optimism that it would be a turning point in the country's political crisis.
- UN report: Israel's 'creeping annexation' of territory is illegal
The new UN Human Rights Council report, though not legally binding, declared that Israeli expansion into Palestinian-claimed territory is a violation of the Geneva Conventions.
- First Tibet 'self-immolation' convictions in China, as fiery deaths near 100
Chinese courts start to prosecute as more monks, nuns, and ordinary Tibetans protest policies to shun the Dalai Lama and absorb ancient culture.
- Timbuktu residents say 'Thank you God' that rebel Islamists are gone
Under watch of French soldiers, inhabitants of the ancient crossroads city turn on the radio, and start to breathe the freer air.
- Nuke fast track? Iran plans to up uranium-enrichment capacity
In a letter to the UN's nuclear watchdog, Tehran announced it was planning to replace its centrifuges, which experts worry could significantly speed up development of a nuclear weapon.
- A chance to unlock Lockerbie? Cameron sending UK police to visit Libya
During an unannounced visit to Tripoli today, the British prime minister said he was 'delighted' that British investigators would be able to visit Libya to 'look into the issues' around the 1988 bombing.
- Israel sends message with dawn attack in Syria
In an early morning air raid Israel targeted weapons being transfered from Syrian President Assad's military to Hezbollah. Official secrecy shrouded the event, which reportedly killed two in Jamraya (located between Damascus and Lebanon's border).
- Zimbabwe claims it only has $217 left
In an appeal Tuesday to foreign donors to help raise some $200 million, Zimbabwe's finance ministry announced that paying civil servants and government employees had bankrupted the country.
- Egypt liberals, Islamists pressure Morsi to form unity government
A hardline Islamist party normally allied to Egypt's president joined the liberal opposition Wednesday calling for a national unity government in an effort to end the violence.
- Australia's prime minister surprises Aussies with election announcement
Australia's prime ministers tend to give a month's notice on elections, in an effort to have an advantage. Julia Gillard just gave the country eight months' notice.
- Syrian activists: scores of bodies found in Aleppo
Intense clashes between rebels and government troops have raged since opposition forces launched an offensive on Aleppo in July. Between 60 and 80 bodies were reportedly found in a contested neighborhood there.
- Focus turns to safety in clubs across Brazil
Investigations into Brazil's nightclub tragedy reveal there was no alarm, working fire extinguisher, or sprinkler system. But the fire could mark a turning point in willingness to actively start addressing safety issues.
- Egypt's Army chief warns state could collapse amid political crisis
Thousands took to the streets Monday night in direct defiance of a night curfew and a state of emergency declared by President Morsi. Many worry the rioting could spread to other parts of Egypt.
- Kazakhstan passenger jet crashes, second in a month
At least 20 people died when the SCAT airlines jet crashed in heavy fog near Almaty, Kazakhstan. SCAT is banned from flying within the European Union.
- Brazil nightclub fire: No fire alarm, just one door
"Why couldn't they get out?" asks the mother of one of the 231 nightclub victims. Investigators have found that the overcrowded club had only one exit and no smoke or fire alarms.
- Missile caused 1980 plane crash: Italian court
Missile caused 1980 plane crash: Quoting from the Rome ruling on Monday, the Italian news agency LaPresse said the court upheld a Palermo appeals ruling that Italian radar systems didn't adequately protect the skies and Italy must compensate the victims' families.