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- Russia urges Damascus to talk with Syrian opposition
Russia, Syria's biggest international supporter, is leaning on President Bashar al-Assad to begin a dialogue with the Syrian opposition and take steps toward ending the conflict.
- China clamps down on Internet restrictions
The Chinese government issued new rules Friday handing Internet companies a greater role in Internet censorship in a country where the Internet offers a rare opportunity for debate.
- Pakistani Taliban capture 22 soldiers after government rejects terms
Pakistan's interior minister dismissed today Pakistani Taliban conditions for a cease-fire, including changes to the constitution and a break with the US.
- China's new leaders to tighten Internet restrictions
This week, China's legislature considered a measure that would require Internet users to register their real names, just one of several efforts by the new communist leadership to tighten control over the Internet.
- Putin plans to sign law banning Americans from adopting Russians
Despite criticism that the change will be harmful to orphaned children, Russian President Vladimi Putin indicated he will sign a bill banning Americans from adopting Russian children. He also promised a presidential decree to help Russian orphans.
- Assad sends envoy to Moscow for talks on ending Syria's conflict
The Syrian senior diplomat is expected to discuss the UN mediator's proposals for ending the conflict. Russia, meanwhile, has signaled growing acceptance of President Assad exiting power.
- Afghan bomber attacks near major US base near Pakistan border, killing 4
NATO forces and foreign civilians have been increasingly attacked by rogue Afghan military and police, eroding trust between the allies.
- Egypt's contentious constitution becomes law
After being approved by a 64 percent vote in a referendum, Egypt's Islamist-backed constitution was signed into law by President Mohamed Morsi Wednesday.
- Shinzo Abe officially chosen as Japan's next prime minister
Hawkish Shinzo Abe was voted back into office as prime minister Wednesday and immediately named a new Cabinet, ending three years of liberal party government.
- Egypt finishes constitutional vote, but irregularities delay final results
Egypt's opposition alleges fraud tainted the country's constitutional referendum. Results are delayed while Egypt's judiciary investigates.
- Dozens killed in air strike on Syrian bakery
Activists say dozens, possibly hundreds, were killed during an air strike on a bakery in central Syria Sunday. A large crowd had been waiting in line at the bakery to buy bread.
- Egypt's opposition alleges voter fraud in referendum on constitution
The Islamist group the Muslim Brotherhood has said Egypt's controversial new constitution passed with 64 percent of the vote, while opposition leaders have called for investigations of alleged voter fraud.
- Iraqi protesters block road to Jordan and Syria
Protesters have flocked to the streets in recent days in the western Sunni heartland. They say Shiite Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has marginalized them, and that anti terrorism laws are being used unfairly against Sunnis.
- Egypt's opposition moves toward forming single party
Egypt's opposition coalition has said they will continue to pressure Islamist President Mohamed Morsi through peaceful protests, and may organize under one political party.
- Thousands protesting gang rape clash with Indian police
Massive protests against gang rape have sprung up across India. Set off by the rape and beating of a 23-year-old student on a bus, protesters have faced police push back, tear gas, and water cannons.
- Egypt passes new constitution
According to the Muslim Brotherhood, Egypt's Islamist-backed constitution passed with 64 percent of the vote. The passage is a victory for Islamist President Mohammed Morsi.
- Egypt's charter headed for approval, but troubles loom
The close of Saturday's voting makes it likely that the Islamist-back new constitution will be approved.
- Pope pardons Vatican butler
Paolo Gabriele, the pope's former major-domo, was convicted of leaking confidential documents. The Pope pardoned him after a meeting at the Vatican jail.
- Steve Jobs' superyacht can't leave Netherlands until payment spat resolved
Jobs collaborated on designing the 256-foot all-aluminum 'Venus,' which has a minimalist aesthetic, with French product designer Philippe Starck.
- 39 people killed in clashes in Kenyan village
The tit-for-tat cycle of killings may be related to a redrawing of political boundaries and next year's general elections, the UN humanitarian coordinator for Kenya said in late August.