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- Why is Google chairman Schmidt heading to North Korea?
Two people familiar with the plans told The Associated Press that the trip was a 'private, humanitarian mission.'
- Argentina's Pres. Fernandez asks UK to return Falklands
Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner published an open letter in the Guardian newspaper urging Prime Minister David Cameron to honor UN resolutions which she says backs her case for the return of the islands, which Argentina calls the Malvinas.
- Authorities formally charge five men in India gang rape case
The rape and murder charges were filed against the five men in a new Indian court, specially set up to handle crimes against women.
- Argentine president wants to negotiate with Britain over Falkland Islands
Cristina Fernandez has written to British Prime Minister David Cameron about starting talks to settle the dispute over the South Atlantic island chain.
- Why Gerard Depardieu became a Russisan citizen
Gerard Depardieu, the French actor, is opposed to paying 75 percent of his earnings above $1.33 million to the French government. Depardieu may avoid the proposed French tax hike if he is a Russian citizen.
- Will Indian gang-rape death lead to reforms?
In response to the death of a young woman after a violent sexual attack in India, protestors are taking to the streets. They have also submitted a petition asking for politicians facing charges of similar crimes to be removed from office.
- Chavez opponents demand 'the truth'
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez remains in Cuba following an operation he had there last month. His critics expressed concerns that the Venezuelan people aren't getting the full story about the president's health.
- Ivory Coast stampede survivors blame barricades for deaths
The nation's president has ordered three days of national mourning to commemorate the 61 people killed in Monday night's tragedy.
- Venezuelan VP says Chavez remains in 'delicate' condition
Vice President Nicolas Maduro traveled to Cuba this week to meet with Hugo Chavez following his cancer surgery last month.
- 5 female teachers killed in Pakistan: Another anti-polio vaccine attack?
5 female teachers killed in latest attack that may be related to an anti-polio vaccination campaign. The 5 female teachers and two health-care workers were buried Wednesday.
- The world begins celebrating 2013
Australia and Asian nations are celebrating the New Year in style, from fireworks in Sydney and Hong Kong to a street party in Indonesia. Around the world, people are greeting 2013 with optimism.
- Afghan violence falls, but insider attacks up in 2012
Insider killings by uniformed Afghans against their foreign allies rose dramatically in 2012, eroding confidence between the two sides at a crucial turning point in the war.
- Italian Nobel winner, Montalcini, dies at age 103
Italian Rita Levi Montalcini, who won the Nobel Prize in 1986 with American Stanely Cohen for their discovery of nerve growth factor, died Sunday. Montalcini was a well-known figure in Italy, known for encouraging young women to study science.
- UN Envoy warns of mass death next year in Syria
The international envoy to Syria emphasized the deteriorating situation in the country, and called for a quick end to the conflict, warning hundreds of thousands could die next year.
- Pakistan militants attack Muslim pilgrims
More than 320 Shiites have been killed this year in Pakistan and attacks are on the rise, which suggests the government is 'indifferent,' according to New York-based Human Rights Watch.
- Plane crash puts Russia's airline industry in spotlight - again
A Russian plane carrying only crew slid off the runway and crashed yesterday, the latest in a steady stream of such incidents that has given Russia one of the world's worst air traffic safety records.
- Israel allows gravel into Gaza for first time since Hamas takeover
The gravel shipment was part of the cease-fire deal brokered between Israel and Gaza last month, and may be followed with additional building materials.
- Gang-rape victim dies, India transfixed
The brutal attack on the young woman touched off protests - as well as a national conversation on rape and the safety of women that could intensify with her passing.
- Drone use surges in Yemen, the frontline against Al Qaeda
Drone strikes in Yemen skyrocketed in 2012, as much as tripling in frequency when compared to 2011.
- Pakistan Taliban chief says TTP will negotiate, but not disarm
'We believe in dialogue but it should not be frivolous,' Pakistan Taliban chief, Hakimullah Mehsud said in a 40 minute video. 'Asking us to lay down arms is a joke.'